Apologies to jump in on this thread with a question...but...
Is it possible to attach two batteries to the one charger...? I would want to keep both main and auxilliary battery topped up. (I don't particularly want to buy 3 of these - two for teh D3 and 1 for SWMBO car)
Unless (if anyone knows) will the main battery keep topping up the auxilliary battery whislt it is attached to something like a CTEK charger...?The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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2nd Feb 2010 11:23 am
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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I was thinking about this the other day as my intention is to either stick some Anderson connectors or just charge via the permanent live in the 7-pin towing connector.
As I'm about to install a double battey, then I had assumed that once the main battery is fully charged, then the split charging system will allow the auxiliary battery to start charging in much the same way it does via the alternator when the engine is running.
Does this sound correct?2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
maybe a PM to Tim (drivesafe) from Traxide is called for...I'll see what he says.The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
2nd Feb 2010 11:34 am
1784
Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Almunge
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It's not a good idea to charge two batteries at the same time.
The CTEK monitors the charged battery voltage during charging and adapts it's output voltage and current based on that. If two batteries are connected in parallel, the result might be that one is overcharged while the other is not fully charged.
It's much better to make use of the CTEK quick connectors and charge one battery at the time to get best benefit of the CTEK's charging strategy and get the maximum life from your batteries.
2nd Feb 2010 12:03 pm
Ocsid
Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 255
I have two XS3600s which I have had for some years and leave my Disco3 charging/serviced by one via my white towing socket for convenience. [Otherwise its a struggle getting to the battery in my garage. I also tie a white rag on the steering wheel because I am old and forgetful]
It keeps the vehicle battery in excellent state of charge and has never done any harm to the current Disco3, the earlier Disco3 or my Defender 110.
Excellent kit.
2nd Feb 2010 12:30 pm
FISHY
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: BRISTOL
Posts: 97
Bushwanderer wrote:
Hi FISHY,
Just to answer your question, I've had the XS7000 for about 15 months and it has both the crocodile clips and the "ring connectors".
Took the plunge and got an XS3600 today plus some extra cable and a weather proof plug so I can easily plug/unplug the unit...
Just need to the time to take it out of the box and set it up...The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
3rd Feb 2010 8:37 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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I received my XS25000 today too.....
It is a bit bigger than I expected - it's like a large hardback book size - the photos on the website make it seem much smaller, but I guess it is relative.
The build quality is very good. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
3rd Feb 2010 9:43 pm
cold_n_wet
Member Since: 05 May 2009
Location: Bergen
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I was going to publish a photo of the 3600 contra 25000, but never got round to it....
Yeah the 25000 is a solid bit of kit, compare it to other charger/starter's/supply unit's it not too big
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3rd Feb 2010 9:50 pm
FISHY
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: BRISTOL
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JF Lux wrote:
Took the plunge and got an XS3600 today plus some extra cable and a weather proof plug so I can easily plug/unplug the unit...
Just need to the time to take it out of the box and set it up...
Hi JF
I just wanted to check where you bought the extra cable from?
I want to connect my XS3600 via the eyelet terminals but I want a longer lead than the one supplied. It seems that CTEK only do the one length.
If you just bought your own cable, what type of cable do I need to extend the supplied length?
Any help would be great, as I really am a dummy with auto electrics.
8th Feb 2010 8:59 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
What about this new accessory lead, it has indictor lights on the end so you can read the charge from the battery and is only a tenner, in fact you could use the old lead to extend this one, I soldered my joints and which may be a good idea for you
*The above link seems to charge £5 pus for delivery, there is however another store on a well known auction site that does it all in for £10.99 incl delivery, try searching for CTEK COMFORT INDICATOR EYELET (56-382)
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Fishy - I got a small length of normal 6mm cable from the automotive outlet that was selling the CTEK kit.
DiscoTrois - I have bought the same lead as well. Haven't installed it yet, though, as I was away this weekend.
I will be putting a lead in the D3 and the (now) spare in SWMBO car.The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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