Rossy43

Lads,

Ive had a search but carnt really find a definitive answer. I'd like a battery conitioner to keep my 3 door cosworth up and running. Dont want to spend more than £50.

Also dont bother saying I got one from aldi/lidl ages ago coz i want one I can get/order today.

One question, can I run it on thecar while everything is still hooked up? So like clamp it on as if im jump starting?

Thanks in advance!

the_frozen_one

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Ctek mxs 5.0, been keeping my escos tip top for a year. Comes with a little loom you fit to the batt terminals and then everytime you get home you just pop the bonnet and plug the conditioner in, no pikey clamps, no arcing, no fiery inferno. 100% fine with everything left connected how it should be. There's also and optional adapter that charges through the fag lighter socket, and it's only about £10. No need to pop the hood, very simple

The mxs 3.6 is just as got but cheaper, only down side is it takes a tad longer to charge a dead battery, but if its just for topping up/ storage there's no difference

gtir1281

lidl had them in stock on the 17 jan so u might be lucky

only £13

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/l...ndex_38025.htm

ajamesc

My sierra is on a halfords maintainer with an extended by me lead as the cars in front of the garage! It plugs on to the battery while its still on the car and its tops up the battery charge when it sees a drop in volts.
It's been in use now for about 2 years with out a problem

RSLUBBY

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ctek are the bollocks and the little loom thing is dead handy. Although how long does it take to put two crocks on lol got mine for £50

martysmartie

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I am considering the "Ctek", you can get the 3.6 for around £55, the number just denotes the rate of the charger.

Being that it will only be trickle charging generally anyway, yes you just connect to the battery, you can even get a cigarette lighter connection, so you don't need to open the bonnet, as said (only works if permanently live, which your car is)

Martin

slammedorion

Theres a New recommend a battery conditioner thread on here every other day .

FletchCossie

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I'm using the Optimate 4 which has been connected to my Escort for about 3 years without issue and has not failed to charge a battery to good condition yet

grant_xr

oxford oximiser

Rossy43

So these 2 should do me perfectly.....?

Conditioner...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTEK-Multi...8e9daf8&_uhb=1

Cigarette adaptor....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTEK-Cigar...c4414f4&_uhb=1

Cheers lads.

mattcroft

see posts...
https://passionford.com/forum/genera...iner-help.html

https://passionford.com/forum/genera...ce-please.html

the_frozen_one

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Indeed. That my friend, is the sloppy swallowy blowjob of battery conditioning set ups

Rossy43

A situation for a 'like' button. Thankyou.

BRAMMER

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I think this is the one i have and works well CTEK MXS 3.6

1374lee

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I have an Optimate 4 and it's super,had it on the car now for 3 yrs.I think it was around £42 when I purchased mine,so under your budget aswell.

Thanks.Lee.

Rossy43

Just got the Ctek 3.6 with the cigarette lighter adaptor so i can keep the bonnet closed and the car alarmed. Cheers lads.

RichieST

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Don't forget to check your cig lighter stays live with the ignition off, it won't work if it doesnt!

Rossy43

According to Marty a 3 door Cosworth does.

Im nearly sure it does myself.