My Ctek trickle charger has packed up and I need to replace can anyone recommend a good quality current model
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I picked up one of these from Aldi a couple of years ago. https://manualsbrain.com/en/manuals/796066/
No complaints so far but can’t find that exact model anywhere - not sure if it got an Aldi part number? Seems a pretty generic specification
Edit - found equivalent on eBay here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143614831325Last edited by Ian_C; 29-05-2020, 09:02 PM.
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UI think I can use the charger from my carcoon so will try this first.
https://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-power-and-charge-unit
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After a bit of advice. Getting the MC back from the garage on Monday and will keep it off the road for a month or so. I have a NOCO Genius G3500 already which seems to indicate that it will trickle charge. Should I keep the car battery connected and run the G3500 to the terminals under the bonnet? Never uses a trickle charger before.....
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Originally posted by jamesduncan View PostAfter a bit of advice. Getting the MC back from the garage on Monday and will keep it off the road for a month or so. I have a NOCO Genius G3500 already which seems to indicate that it will trickle charge. Should I keep the car battery connected and run the G3500 to the terminals under the bonnet? Never uses a trickle charger before.....
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Why not just do what I do and disconnect the battery. They hold charge for months on end (at least 6) in this state.----------------
David
1999 M Coupe (S50)
>>Read my journal here<<
2005 Smart Roadster-Coupe Brabus
2022 Range Rover Evoque PHEV
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Originally posted by jamesduncan View PostAfter a bit of advice. Getting the MC back from the garage on Monday and will keep it off the road for a month or so. I have a NOCO Genius G3500 already which seems to indicate that it will trickle charge. Should I keep the car battery connected and run the G3500 to the terminals under the bonnet? Never uses a trickle charger before.....
I find it easier to connect to the terminals under the bonnet than messing around in the boot and having to remove the trim and boot tray, any cables can be run down and out of the wheel arch so the bonnet can still be closed.
Good thing about leaving the battery connected is you wont have any potential issues with radio codes and the car is still alarmed.
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Thanks. Makes sense to keep the battery connected, plus I will be taking it out here and there so don't want to faff around in the boot each time.
Everything I have read suggests the G3500 can maintain the battery (only supplying voltage when the battery voltage drops) but perhaps I need a dedicated trickle charger? What do others use?
James
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Originally posted by jamesduncan View PostThanks. Makes sense to keep the battery connected, plus I will be taking it out here and there so don't want to faff around in the boot each time.
Everything I have read suggests the G3500 can maintain the battery (only supplying voltage when the battery voltage drops) but perhaps I need a dedicated trickle charger? What do others use?
James
I have a BMW branded C Tek
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I get what you’re saying about the alarm but it takes me less than a minute to reconnect the battery in order to take the car out - and another 30 seconds to enter the radio code!
It really is no faff whatsoever - certainly less faff than having to rig up a charger!----------------
David
1999 M Coupe (S50)
>>Read my journal here<<
2005 Smart Roadster-Coupe Brabus
2022 Range Rover Evoque PHEV
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