Battery charger recommendation

[rar110]

I’m in a secret Santa and need to buy the FIL a gift up to around $100. He needs a better battery charger. I was thinking of one of the lower amp CTEK chargers eg MXS5.0 or XS0.8.

However, I know there are other brands out there such as Projecta, and am happy to here experiences and recommendations.

Thanks

[Eevo]

both are good.

[p38arover]

I was thinking of one of the lower amp CTEK chargers eg MXS5.0 or XS0.8.

I have both of those. The XS0.8 is permanently on my bike whenever it is garaged.

The MXS5.0 I use on the L322 for topping up, in AGM mode, the two AGM deep cycle batteries in the rear. It also gets used on the starting battery although I have a bigger 7-stage charger I generally use on it.

I suspect I should have bought the MXS7.0 but it's much dearer than the MXS5.0

Have a look at this bloke as his prices seem better than most: CTEK Battery Chargers , FREE SHIPPING AUSTRALIA WIDE (http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/battery-station-ctek-battery-chargers-c-94_207.html)

I see the MXS5.0T is the same price as the 5.0 CTEK MXS5.0T BATTERY CHARGER 12 VOLT 5A 8 STAGE AUTO CH (http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/ctek-mxs5.0t-battery-charger-12-volt-5a-8-stage-auto-charger-p-3156.html)

[Tombie]

Spend the extra $29 and get a far better unit..


Let’s try that again!!! [emoji6][emoji12]

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[rar110]

I should clarify, he has a Porsche 911 1986, a bmw 330, and Subaru. None of which has a big battery.

Is the XS 0.8 sufficient?

[rar110]

Spend the extra $29 and get a far better unit..
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What is this for Toombie?

[bee utey]

I should clarify, he has a Porsche 911 1986, a bmw 330, and Subaru. None of which has a big battery.

Is the XS 0.8 sufficient?

The 0.8 is a bit small to charge a vehicle battery, it can really only trickle charge one. The 5.0 would be a real charger capable of getting a decent charge into a medium to large 12V battery, leaving it on for a few hours. Ebay has them for a little over $100.

[p38arover]

I should clarify, he has a Porsche 911 1986, a bmw 330, and Subaru. None of which has a big battery.

Is the XS 0.8 sufficient?

No. Get the MXS5.0

The XS0.8 is better for a motorbike or similar.

[p38arover]

What is this for Toombie?

The RRC delayed courtesy lamps I guess.

Another thread.

[sierrafery]

That CTEC MSX5.0T looks like a really good one, i have this https://www.amazon.co.uk/RSC612-Battery-Vehicles-Functions-Diagnostic/dp/B00S8969OG which is brilliant as well

[Tombie]

What is this for Toombie?

It’s what happens when the phones Cut and Paste goes haywire.. sorry!!!!

Check my post again - link fixed.

[rar110]

Thanks Tombie. Have you got one of these?