trendkill Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Looking for a new 12v battery charger for the workshop as my Gunson jobbie has packed in. Willing to spend around £50 What would anyone recommend? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Ctek http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/?gclid=CKiHypmyp64CFQ8gfAodvmJUPg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Second a ctek based on my recent experience after a purchase. Well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco-dad Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 3rd vote for ctek.excellent product that not only charges but reconditions tired batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 +1 for Ctek. got one on the garage wall. Ace piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Another vote for Ctek, great little unit, mine came with a battery connector and croc clips so I have the battery connector permanently wired into the 110 battery so I can just plug the unit in to charge without lifting the seats. Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I rate the Halfords fully auto chargers very highly. They are better value than the Ctec's (£ per Amp) but every bit as good in terms of charge profile. Also, you probably have a branch near you that is open at the moment! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I have a ctek, great as you can leave it on all the time and it'll keep topping the battery without over cooking it. I also have one of the clark mains 12/24v jump start types for if i need an instant boost, not as easy to use or as well made and claims to need a 25 amp supply for full chat which is basically direct into your consumer unit which limits its portability. A lot of people rate the ring chargers that have a battery reconditioning mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trendkill Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Might try a Ctek out then. Which model would people recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Like Si, I have a fully auto Halfords battery charger which has done sterling service over the last couple of years. I'd buy another one. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I too have the Halfords, has given 3 years service at home with no problems. On special at the moment too http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_210939_langId_-1_categoryId_255205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 CTEX 3.6 should do you fine...just bought one myself. Check your battery Ah against the spec on the CTEK website.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have been happy with my CTEK but it sometimes refuses to look at a discharged battery so it is necessary to give it an hour on a simple charger before putting the CTEK on it. For the money it is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovernut Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I also have a Ctek installed in my 110. They are excellent but sometimes you need a much less complicated charger in the workshop. With the Ctek being one of the "intelligent chargers" you won't get any output unless connected to a battery. This in itself is not a bad thing but it makes it impossible to test components on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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