Optimate type battery chargers in Aldi - ?13

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

As per the subject.

I've bought myself one, seems pretty decent. Does the fast charging/ trickle charging/ recovery malarky all automatically like the Optimates.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_4632.htm
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Thanks, https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=134500&highlight=

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Balls - I even did a search for the word Aldi!

Still, take this as a reminder that they're in the shops now. Wink

P.S. Thanks for not being a knob about 'resposts'!
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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

F'kin reposts. Rolling Eyes

Had to.

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Couldn't care less about the repost, it was a good reminder. The pointer to the other thread was only to pass on the spec. You tried it yet? Might get one tomorrow if it looks ok.

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Yeah I've got it on my battery at the moment, the light comes on to say it's charging, so hopefully it's working!
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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

Thanks for the repost. I need a charger so will pop down to Aldi in the morning.
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big d · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Karma :

are they ok for moped batterys
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Gonna pop out and buy one when they open cheers dude Thumbs Up

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andycee2007 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Karma :

just bought me one, seems really decent, and doesnt feel cheap either Thumbs Up

CaNsA_old · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Karma :

Bought one today, gonna see how my battery likes it.

Cheers for the reminder matey Thumbs Up

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Trust me

I brought one today. First bike I tried had a completely dead battery but that's OK, the charger has a recovery mode. Charger refuses to stay on for more than 90 seconds.
Try my optimate on the same battery, no problem.
Try another battery, auto detects at 6V, its not, and says its charged despite it being on a shelf for 6 months. Connect it to a fully charged battery, and it tells me its fully charged Rolling Eyes

I'll exchange for another tomorrow. Not looking good though.

Anyone tried theirs with a discharged battery?

CaNsA_old · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Karma :

nopes, sorry matey. but while you are there have a look for the reusable pocket warmers they have. 1.30 for two. i got some and they are ace Thumbs Up

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Handwarmers, I had some before and struggled to get them to recharge. Never was good at cooking Wink

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CaNsA_old · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Karma :

i read the manual about 5mins ago, that's a good few hours after i put my battery on the charger lol

but i seen this.

the appliance is protected against improper use. If there is a short circuit between the terminals with the result that the power circuit is not closed (the terminals are not fixed correctly) or if the battery voltage falls below 7.5v the appliance remains in standby mode

The battery might be well and totally screwed, and possibly a bad idea to use it.

Im a n00b though, and i might not be right.

Hope it helps.

CaNsA
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

No mate, its exactally the bit that I'm struggling with.

The previous paragraph mentions regenerate/recharge mode, which it starts until the battery can be charged using one of the normal modes. It even says 'attach the fully discharged battery'.

Even on the 6V charging it states that it only charges up to 7.3v ermm that's less than 7.5 isn't it?

Like I said, my old optimate is charging the battery like a good 'un.

CaNsA_old · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Karma :

Its a funky one innit.
We are all on the edge of our seats waiting to see what happens to the battery Wink

dont forget to let us know matey Cool

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Don't worry, just so you don't miss any of the charging adventures I've set up a blog.

Http://www.Kissmyarseyoucheekymf.co.uk

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