Narpy
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I didn't know where to post this so thought here was as good as anywhere as the advice given will probably be uselful across a range of vehicles.
A friend of mine has an MGF, which he keeps garaged and uses on nice days only.
This will be it's first winter in his ownership and he's looking for advice regarding keeping his battery in tip-top condition, without the need to run the engine every week.
I'm looking for opinions on which battery charger will best suit his needs please and would he need to keep his car constantly plugged in to maintain the battery efficiency?
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Go for a CTEK. Plenty of advice on here, they are ideal. ____
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| 12th Oct 2012 7:20 am |
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DiscoDunc
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CTEK
I have a couple of MSX7.0 (7 Amp)
use one to keep the car topped up via the tow socket when its needed and the other planning to use to charge and/or supply 12v to the camping trailer Duncan
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:00 am |
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ebygum32
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How do you connect the ctek to the tow socket, never thought of that to keep it charged up
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:09 am |
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DiscoDunc
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connect it to the +ve and -ve of the White plug - cant remember offhand what the pin numbers are - i'll have to look them up later for you. Duncan
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:22 am |
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DiscoDunc
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http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...ockets.jpg Duncan
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:26 am |
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Flack
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Narpy
Lidl are doing one at the moment that will suit his needs for £15.00 and it has the same features as the £100.00 plus CTeks.
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:34 am |
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disagree...but
I was told years ago that a normal lead acid battery that isnt in use (i.e. subjected to regular discharge & charging routines) was best kept dormant in a charged condition.
The next criteria was it had to be kept away from frost....
The optimum Lead Acid Battery cycles are:
- no overdischarging (running the battery right down to empty)
- no opportunity charging (a quick boost charge then back into use)
- ensure that battery topped with distilled (at least de-mineralised, clean water...if it isnt sealed)
- Allow the battery to be recharged from where it is to full....[i]then allow a period for the battery to "sit" - no further charging or discharging.[/i]
- Measure the amount of charge between each cell with a hydrometer...with this you can see weak cells, those that wont hold a charge.
Sadly all the above cant relly be done with the Standard LR disco Battery..maybe someone will explain the chemistry in these...whatever it is - it isnt any better than a good quality standard Lead Acid BREXIT - done properly.
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cold_n_wet
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The Ctek's have a dedicated winter program, if you shop around you can find them cheaper, not as cheap as £15 Lidl chargers though.
Charging technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last 10 years.
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| 12th Oct 2012 8:57 am |
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J@mes
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I've got an Optimate 4, had it for around 5 years and it keeps the batteries in tip-top condition! Only around £35 off ebay too IIRC! 2014 D4 XS
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| 12th Oct 2012 9:00 am |
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DiscoDunc
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cteks are also waterproof (ish) Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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| 12th Oct 2012 9:04 am |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Flack, top advice there.
For £15, I'll have one of those bad boys too.  Mods:
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Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 12th Oct 2012 9:08 am |
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amazing
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Glad this question popped up as i have a related one.
If I buy a car in the uk to use when I pop over (prob a d4 but new ffrr a poss) will the car electronics fade and die if I remove the battery totally for months maybe 11 at a time?
A bit worried about fire risk leaving it alone charging months on end. It is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
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| 12th Oct 2012 9:14 am |
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maplecottage
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+1 for CTek charger
+1 for Lidl charger
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