DLP

As i only use my scoob at weekends mainly,the battery tends to loose its charge quicker than i would like,i realise this is down to the alarm,tracker,etc.
I have been told that a battery conditioner/charger would rectify this problem as the battery can stay put and the charger can be left on continuosly. anybody got one ?

bighead

iTrader: (1)

yes that is true get one from halfords

DLP

any idea on price or make or are they all the same ?

scpooby

I own a Westfield and use Halfords own battery conditioner on the Westfield and have done so for 18 months. It cost £30 and is excellent. The Westfield starts first time, every time. Well worth the money. It just tops up the battery every five minutes or so.

rjlinney

When I got back from my 2 week holiday in the summer the battery on my MY05 WRX was completely flat. I called out Subaru assist and the technician recommended a battery conditioner - but specifically said "don't buy a Halfords one"!!

After taking quite a bit of advice (lots from on here) I bought a CTEK 3600, see link: CTEK Battery chargers - MULTI XS 3600 - Features and benefits

It's absolutely superb - has lots of clever conditioning function and is fully automated. Highly recommended.

DLP

Thanks for that,will pay halfords a visit this week.

Robocop

There's a post over on the MLR that you might find useful?
Mitsubishi Lancer Register Forum - Keeping battery charged

DLP

looks like you just beat me with that thread,any reason why they didn,t
recommend the one from halfords?

DLP

thanks for that robocop.

monkeyboy840

I use an 'optimax' which i had for my motorcross bike

Arrowflash

Yes i use a CTEK Battery charger - MULTI XS 3600 on my jet ski seems a good little unit .

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

Yep....i got a CTEK charger from Demon tweeks to look afther the Scooby / MR2 / the lead acid gel I use when the bugeye fails to start etc !!

Well constructed piece of kit

Shaun

Quick look for the model now.................

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

CTEK Multi XS 3600 12 Volt Battery Charger with Free Delivery

This one

bighead

iTrader: (1)

yes optimax is good as well ( have that on the gxsr)

ShyTot

I have used an Accumate on my MY02STI for the majority of the past 3 years with no problems at all.
It comes with a waterproof connector which I have out to the front grill. The charger just plugs straight in to that without opening the bonnet; only takes a couple of seconds to connect, I use it every time I park the car at home.

I have even started the car a couple of times with it still connected , but it didn't even blow the fuse in the waterproof connector.

I would highly recommend it.

turbotimmy

Has anyone tried this;

Solar Powered 12V Battery Trickle Charger

looks like a good bit of kit, I need to invest in something im having the same problem, only if solar panel outdoor lights are anything to go by then it could be a bit of a waste.

DLP

thanks everybody for the feedback.

mike2.5subaru

Clarke ATC 12V £9.98 Machine Mart.