battery booster feedback

Lord Taki · Post by **Lord Taki** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 13:55

Hello,

do you use a battery booster?

Any feedback would be appreciated because I can't leave my car more than 2 weeks without driving

estocks · Post by **estocks** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 14:06

Search for Ctek to find a lot of threads on this subject.

Lord Taki · Post by **Lord Taki** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 15:33

Thank you for the keyword

estocks · Post by **estocks** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 15:49

TJS · Post by **TJS** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 22:59

I use an Accumate conditioner, similat product to the CTEK but with the option of switching to 6 volts for the twin MG batteries. You can get a wide range of accessories; see http://www.accumate.co.uk/

The fused connector is permanently wired to the battery, and the unit simply plugs into a socket behind the seat when required.

BBZ149 · Post by **BBZ149** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 18:27

Ctek Zafir 90 at only £40

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ctek-Zafir-90-Bat ... 5637dae073

Had mine for 2 years now.

Alex L · Post by **Alex L** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 18:45

I too use the Accumate but with the cigarette lighter attachment, was about £60 including delivery. I also have a CTEK but prefer the simplicity of the Accumate.

Edit, seems that it's even cheaper at the moment, £48ish inc cigarette lighter attachment

http://www.thegreenreaper.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=761

http://www.thegreenreaper.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=825

Lord Taki · Post by **Lord Taki** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 18:53

I ordered an Accumate for 50€.

Thank you all for your inputs.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 19:59

Can vouch for the CTEK, plug into the fag lighter socket press a button and forget about it

Tim.

henrycrun · Post by **henrycrun** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 20:36

Any recommendations for CTEK mail order suppliers ?

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 20:54

henrycrun wrote:Any recommendations for CTEK mail order suppliers ?

Think I bought mine from Ctek themselves

http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/

I paid extra for the cigarette lighter adapter but worth it I felt. I'm pretty sure BMW sell these now but with BMW branding on it

Probably at thrice the price.

Tim.

Alex L · Post by **Alex L** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 20:56

Ctek are also sold in Costco

BBZ149 · Post by **BBZ149** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 23:25

Alex L wrote:Ctek are also sold in Costco

Yep, got mine from Lakeside but cant rem how much

danieltharris · Post by **danieltharris** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 23:34

Hmm do I need one of these? I don't do anything to the batteries in my cars usually.

Only ever had 1 battery fail me and that was the original battery in an 8 year old Escort GTi.

If these actually make a difference to the life of a battery i'll order one though

BBZ149 · Post by **BBZ149** » Wed 06 Jan, 2010 18:44

danieltharris wrote:Hmm do I need one of these? I don't do anything to the batteries in my cars usually.

Only ever had 1 battery fail me and that was the original battery in an 8 year old Escort GTi.

If these actually make a difference to the life of a battery i'll order one though

If you use the car on a regular basis, then you probably won’t need to invest in one of these! As battery life probably degrades if battery is constantly discharged/recharged.

I do not use my car during winter so sits covered on the drive, hence why I need one.

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Wed 06 Jan, 2010 23:47

my Zed is in winter hibernation too and i use a CTEK one, which does the job. not as posh as Tim though with the cig lighter adapter

. mine goes straight onto the battery with crocodile clips.

bluejay · Post by **bluejay** » Fri 22 Jan, 2010 06:43

I use the accumate as well, connect and forget.

I have the lead permanently attached to the battery, and the lead runs through a little gap under the hood when the Z1 is in the garage

DC · Post by DC » Fri 22 Jan, 2010 09:56

I've used a cheapo from Halfords, (their own brand) for about 4 years on my winter laid up Morgan,
It made a huge difference to starting. Temperature in my garage has been down to -10 in winter though I never started the car when temp so low.
Just remember to unplug it before driving off......