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Subject Topic: 240 > 12v charger
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PersonDiscoverystu
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Anyone ever used a 240v to 12v convertor / charger ? There are some shocking products on amazon reading some of the reviews even amazon recommended ones.

Any recommendations ?

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Person664DaveS
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I have a smart charger from Halfords which is very good as it conditions the battery. Other makes are available. Machine Mart do them too. I believe CTEK are a good make too,Halfords sell them too. I don't work for them!

Post last edited on 25/05/2022 10:27:16

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A vote for CTEK here. Specifically I have the MXS 5.0 and works well either as a charger, maintainer and reconditioner. Also has an AGM/Leisure setting.


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It was a charger for my 12/24v fridge i was after to run it off the mains. sorted now thanks to gusy at MGD. I had a ctelk mxs 5 it killed off 3 batteries ! my friend had 2 that both packed up within 6 months. Not sure if ctek dont have QA issues now. I have since moved over to NOCO chargers.

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I have a 5amp Ctek charger that I use to maintain the starter battery on my car and van. It's okay. I watched a couple of people take them apart and then compare them to the NOCO ones and personally, I think the NOCO ones look much better quality.

If it's for charging your leisure batteries (we're having to guess here) then I fitted a Victron Bluesmart to our van which is very good. Bluetooth as well so you can keep a record of your charges.


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Quote: Originally posted by Discoverystu on 26/5/2022
It was a charger for my 12/24v fridge i was after to run it off the mains. sorted now thanks to gusy at MGD. I had a ctelk mxs 5 it killed off 3 batteries ! my friend had 2 that both packed up within 6 months. Not sure if ctek dont have QA issues now. I have since moved over to NOCO chargers.


You have a rechargeable fridge????


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Quote: Originally posted by SoggySteve on 02/6/2022
Quote: Originally posted by Discoverystu on 26/5/2022
It was a charger for my 12/24v fridge i was after to run it off the mains. sorted now thanks to gusy at MGD. I had a ctelk mxs 5 it killed off 3 batteries ! my friend had 2 that both packed up within 6 months. Not sure if ctek dont have QA issues now. I have since moved over to NOCO chargers.


You have a rechargeable fridge????


My thoughts exactly.
It sounds as though you may be using the wrong thing for this job. A charger is for re-charging a battery.
To run your fridge on 12 volts from a mains socket, you require a 240 to 12 volt adaptor.
I bought one for my awning pump and tyre pump from ebay.
This type of thing but you need to ensure it supplies sufficient current for your fridge.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233884607265?hash=item36749be321:g:il4AAOSwarFgHHN6

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PersonG#Winger
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To run your fridge on 12 volts from a mains socket, you require a 240 to 12 volt adaptor.
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also the output would have to be DC

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I have the halfords one, works ok.

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