bonesetter

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Recommend me a battery maintainer - the sort you can leave switched on permantly

Thanks

Hammer man

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Here you go...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ctek-CTE-XS3.../dp/B000RHWCNY

bonesetter

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^ ordered

MattyB1983

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What exactly is this for ?
Do you leave it connected constantly while the car is unused to keep the battery in tip top shape ?

My car is used very little and this could be just what I'm after.

leecalcars

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like these another one on my xmas list !

bonesetter

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Basically, yes just that. It is a sort of intelligent battery maintainer, monitoring power/charge level of battery and topping up when needed

Makes for a healthy battery

I've used one on a bike battery before but not a car, which I asked for a recommendation

MattyB1983

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Thanks buddy, sounds like something I need then.
Hope Santa has got a big sack this year

Sack- the one he carries full of presents that is. I'm guessing his other sack is pretty full as he only comes once a year

ALi-B

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Yup, never killed a battery since. Slightest hint of a groggy starter motor and on it goes for a few days. Same when laying up on my motorbikes.

Qwertyco

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I've got a similar one from Aldi or Lidl, cant remember which, but it's kept the battery on my old unused Lotus healthy for about 3 years now, it still starts first click every 4 months or so.
They are about £13 if you can find one.
It does 12v or 6v, small bike batteries or huge car batteries, can put out nearly 4 amps if needed, or just tick over on trickle.

edit: here:- http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...uys3_20978.htm