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peter1474

28/1/2017 at 5:06pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Parody on 28/1/2017
I'll be ordering the charger next month so still got time to deside if it needed let me know how you get on with the charge if possible. Just hope it can stay connected to the battery when the other item are connected as that would be easyier from my point of view if you find out also please let me know :)

Btw, the add ons will fit to the batt clamps, I take it your looking to fit the add ons into your van? That won't be a problem if it is the case. Release the clamps and you can remove the battery and charge it at home using the indicators on the ctek. Honestly you do not need the battery sense, it's expensive for what really is just a toy. The other lead if to fit in the van, is a very good idea.

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might be a bit late but lidl has some in. just bought one for 6.99 and they trickle charge as well

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Parody

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do you have the link, as i cant find it on there website

andy monty

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First off will you be fetching the battery home in a discharged state (ie caravanning without electric hook up?)

If so look for a larger output charger as the longer the battery is left discharged the shorter its working life will be....

If a 85ah battery is 50% discharged =42.5 amp hours need to be put back in....

Now a 3a basic battery charger will take about 15 hours to charge it fully

I got a big bench charger from lidl which immsmc charges at upto 10ah and will take about 4.5 he's

Lots more info here:

http://batteryuniversity.com

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Parody

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im looking to buy the CTEK 5.0, does that alright for the battery ?

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Peter.... CofSD, made me chuckle 😄

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sorry Parody, didnt reply to you. I dont think they have them now. Mind, i have used same battery for 5 years and never charged it yet.Yes when were on site, its getting charged via ehu but havnt spent silly money on charging devices. Let me know if im doing something wrong as every time i test battery by switch in van, it goes well into the green

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