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Ichy
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PostPosted: 21:21 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Battery Chargers Reply with quote
What are peoples experience with the various chargers that are available?

I'm after a charger that I can leave connected for a couple of months that won't damage the battery. I currently have a Ctek XS7000 which is a superb charger but puts out too much power to leave for an extended time.

I've looked at the optimate 3+,4,TM4, and the Acumen V&A. Is there that much of a difference between them?
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jimspeed
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PostPosted: 21:32 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aldi had some in last week , they could be left permantly attached for bike batteries etc.
Think they were £14 or so . Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:35 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Optimate has been great for me - gets my vote Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:41 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Which optimate?
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Marki wrote:
Which optimate?


I've used 3 & 4 - both great Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:58 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've had three optimates and all have packed up.
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PostPosted: 22:01 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
+No 1 on the Aldi charger, seems well made. Lets see if it lasts.
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 22:31 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had an Aldi charger last time and I just cannot rate it. It couldn't cope with a slightly discharged battery and would switch itself off.
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PostPosted: 22:40 - 20 Oct 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
BCH001 charger from Bikeit.co.uk.
£15.99 + vat (trade price) retail is about £35.
I've had it five years or so, works well. It's a copy of early optimates.



Dog

Just had a look and it's called the Pro3 charger now, looks like the same one, but no prices in their online catalogue.
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