Flex Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 Dudes, I'm gonna purchase a charger of some description, ideally one that will dual up for my motor bike too (if poss). Obviously I could trawl web but it's nice to stay in touch with y'all. Cheers, Craig Quote
rabbitstew Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I bought 2 of these for 2 of my project cars last year from ALDI... on offer for about a tenner each. Big saving over the 30quid i paid for a brand name one a few years back. I keep my bikes & cars on them permanently. Quote
glrnet Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 These were highly rated in a thread not long ago but if there's an Aldi near by I'd have a look in there first:- http://www.ctek-chargers.com/?gclid=CLT ... tAodxXIACQ Quote
Watshot Posted October 5, 2012 Posted October 5, 2012 I use the Accumate. Proper float charge rather than a constant trickle charge which can do more harm eventually. Comes with waterproof connections which are ideal for bikes and useful to locate in the scuttle of the car so you don't have to open the bonnet to connect up every time. Think it was around £40 or so and highly recommended. I've used it for years with no problems whatsoever. Quote
Flex Posted October 6, 2012 Author Posted October 6, 2012 Cheers fellas, I'll have a look in Aldi if and get a cheapo for now and look at the better model as Crimbo pressie. Quote
geoff-r Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Cheers fellas, I'll have a look in Aldi if and get a cheapo for now and look at the better model as Crimbo pressie. To be honest the ones in Aldi are good enough, no point in paying extra cash. I've used them on my 370, no problem! Quote
Flex Posted October 7, 2012 Author Posted October 7, 2012 Thankyou ^ Does anyone know if they'll be suitable for my motorbike? Apols for beiong lazy! Quote
DoogyRev Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 What do they do? Once connected up they provide electrical stimulation to any area you so desire Quote
rabbitstew Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Thankyou ^ Does anyone know if they'll be suitable for my motorbike? Apols for beiong lazy! Yep, i use an aldi one on my R1 all the time, I leave it perminantly connected. I wired it to the battery and you get a connector which ive put under the pillion seat, so when i want to plug it in I dont have to mess about clipping it onto the battery. As far as I know it monitors the battery and if its getting low tops it up. Not had any problems yet and its been connected for about 18 months! Quote
Beavis Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 What these type of trickle chargers do is they cycle the battery, they charge them slowly and when they reach a certain voltage they then start to drain the battery very slowly to approx 11.5volts then start recharging the battery again. This cycling of the battery makes for a more healthier unit instead of just constantly charging it. Quote
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