Battery recommendation

[Mr M]

Just changed mine and fits and does the job well so far. Also had to get a Ctek trickle charger as it is, I think, a gel battery. It is a Banner Ban50300 12v 69ah 520a. From Motor-serv Milton Keynes. Thought it may help if anyone looking.

Edited by Mr M on Saturday 12th December 21:18

[Phil Dicky]

Mr M said:

Just changed mine and fits and does the job well so far. Also had to get a Ctek trickle charger as it is, I think, a gel battey. It is a Banner Ban50300 12v 69ah 520a. From Motor-serv Milton Keynes. Thought it may help if anyone looking.

Just got a new battery and ctek for mine..well happy

[Mr Tank]

Colin

Did the new battery sort out you other problems or is it still going to Kerridges?

Andy

[Mr M]

Agreed Phil. Ctek, doing a grand job in there :-) It does switch from the maintenance light, to the charging light at shortish intervals, which I imagine shows how much is being drained.

Hi Andy - no didn't get to Kerridges as I got in and pushed the starter, and just a got rattle,rattle. I'd overcooked the old battery which probably hasn't been changed in years and I should have got the set up I've just purchased when I bought the car really. A tip for any new owners. I did take it for a run today and although the rev light was out to start, it came on and stayed on after about 15-20 minutes. So a trip to Kerridges probably still in order at some point. :-( Edited to say that I still had a good trip around the area and back home. Oh and the Nitrons need to be softened a bit for all round driving. Far to hard on the B roads - which is where much enjoyment to be had.

Edited by Mr M on Saturday 12th December 21:12

[dean_ratpac]

I've recently just bought a Red Top, which has been great. I'm interested in the Ctek trickle charger though, which one is the one to get?

Cheers
Dean

[Mr M]

Hi Dean,

XS 800 is the one I purchased. About 39.99. Though it looks like you can get is £10 cheaper from their site. Oh dear. Foiled again.

http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/ctek-xs800.php


Looks like I may have bought the wrong one :-(. XS 3600 looks more suitable. Still it seems to be ok.

Edited by Mr M on Monday 14th December 15:15

[dean_ratpac]

thanks for the link

[Redmist336]

dean_ratpac said:

I've recently just bought a Red Top, which has been great. I'm interested in the Ctek trickle charger though, which one is the one to get?

Cheers
Dean

I gather you're talking about an Optima? If so then you need a charger with specific functions. Standard chargers will destroy an optima in short order.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/product_support/cha...

Edited by Redmist336 on Monday 14th December 18:20

[dean_ratpac]

I've written an email to them with some suggestions and the asking whether the Ctek is suitable.

[Mr M]

Mine is doing the job ok it seems at the moment. I'll post something up if it goes wrong mind you.

[Steve_T]

I'd be a little careful with something that charges at 0.8A - if you look it's ok for maintenance, but is under capacity for charging. I'd suggest the 3600 is better suited to car batteries from its specs.

[Mr M]

Yes I'd agree. It's a shame the guy didn't tell me that in the shop. I'll keep it until blows up :-) Seems to be on maintenance most of the time anyway.

Edited by Mr M on Wednesday 16th December 12:24

Edited by Mr M on Wednesday 16th December 12:27

[Steve_T]

I'm sure you'll be fine if the battery is kept topped up all the time.

[Phil Dicky]

I was adviced to get the XS800 at a battery shop, the guy knows what hes doing and I've used him may times before, so I'm more than happy with mine, again will let you know if mine goes tits up