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  1. bazzis

    bazzis Karting

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    apart from Ctek , has anyone had good results and would recommend a so called intelligent battery charger.....
     
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  2. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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  3. wda24729

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    Ive used a Lidl one on my tractor, works as good as the Ctek!
     
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    f355spider F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    +1, I own 5 or 6 "smart chargers" and they all work similarly. Regardless of the marketing claims of having a desulfation phase, or multiple charging phases, as long as it is microprocessor controlled to prevent over charging they all essentially do the same thing. Whether you spend $20 or $150. If you have an AGM or LiOn battery those can require special charging modes, so in those cases you need to take that into consideration. But for a flooded wet cell battery, any will work fine
     
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  5. bazzis

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    thanks for that ......will get one from local shop...
     
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  6. jww427

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    Genius makes good ones.
    Ive used them for years.
    JWW
     
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  7. Melvok

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    Well .....

    Show us please :D
     
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  8. DWR46

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    Look up Save-A-Battery on Amazon. I swear by them. Only unit I feel 100% comfortable in leaving hooked up 24/7. I use the Model 9999 for 12 volt cars. We have dozens of them.
     
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  9. blkdiablo33

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    What about battery tender plus
     
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  10. bazzis

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    bought a Maypole MP7428 , cost £32...very pleased so far, appears well made....and easy to use and understand
     
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    I have had great luck with the plus and the Jr.
     
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  12. blkdiablo33

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    i use that for my cars works great
     
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