Whats the best battery charger for the larger lady?

[CUE99T]

Not sure what size of battery is on the Murci, but anyone got any experience of charging a V12, assuming they are larger than standard batteries?

Have posted on a few forums just to see what everyone has so hope you don't mind the repost as I'm sure some share forums.

Thx in advance.

[dealmaker]

You want one of these:

www.optimate.co.uk/

I've tried ALL of the rest and these are the best to keep battery in tip-Top condition.

Works an absolute treat on my Murcie (and everything else I've got one on - Quads, Bikes, Boats, 4X4's etc) - I have 6 and they are top-notch.

Permanently wire it into the mega-fuse with the spade connectors supplied, or use the crocodile clips, or buy the optional cigarette lighter socket - permanent install is best.

Also see this thread:

www.petrolheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=318905&r=4206957&hm=22526#4206957

[Jonny5]

people say the optimate is not for cars, just for bikes. ... But I run my optimate (on the back of Darrens recommendation) and it works PURFECTLY

that said there is a group buy on ClubScuderia at the moment for the accumate ....

Edited by Jonny5 on Monday 8th January 19:51

[murph7355]

Please check out www.clubscuderia.com, under the "FerrariTalk" section (don't worry, all welcome!)...just organising a bulk buy on these

[tony h]

optimate

[yellowvette]

I use Optimates on my bikes and jetski, but I have a Banner Accugard for my Vette (5.7 litre V8, so should be similar power battery ?) You need to look at the charge rate. The Optimates I have are 0.8 amp and whilst I have used it on the Vette, it took ages to get it to full charge. The Accugard is 1.6 amp (they also do a 0.8 amp for bikes etc.). It could be that Optimate do a higher power one for cars, but personally I wouldn't bother with a 0.8 amp one. OK for keeping a strong battery ready, but not so great if it needs to be recovered from a discharge. I think Accumate is basically the higher power Optimate.

[dealmaker]

Yeah if all you want is a plain-jane battery charger there are hundreds out there that can do the job - even from your local Halfrauds!

If on the other hand you want a battery conditioner and optimiser to keep the battery in peak condition then the Optimate is hard to beat and is better than that manufacturers own Accumate product.

[murph7355]

dealmaker said:

...then the Optimate is hard to beat and is better than that manufacturers own Accumate product.

They're pretty much all the same thing. Battery voltages/sizes and charging power being the key differentiators between models.

[fbloke]

Jonny5 said:

people say the optimate is not for cars, just for bikes. ... But I run my optimate (on the back of Darrens recommendation) and it works PURFECTLY

that said there is a group buy on ClubScuderia at the moment for the accumate ....

Edited by Jonny5 on Monday 8th January 19:51

What he said and works throught the fag lighter on the fezza

[simonspider]

I had to change my battery on the Murcie recently, got quoted £400 + VAT from the dealer! So went on the net found out which one it was, and got it for £60 inc VAT and delivery.
Not relevant to the charger query I know but just goes to show

[dj kam]

I've got an optimate as well. highly recommended.

[CUE99T]

Simon what spec and size, i.e. volts/amps etc is it? I know nothing about electrics btw

[lambochick]

Used an Optimate on the Countach without any problems.

[CUE99T]

murph7355 said:

Please check out www.clubscuderia.com, under the "FerrariTalk" section (don't worry, all welcome!)...just organising a bulk buy on these

Thx everyone for letting me know whats what. Think I'll go for Murph's deal. I had a bike optimate but cannae find it anywhere!!!!

Murph, am in on one of these then mate......when you getting them and how do I pay ya?

email [e-mail] if you wanna do it offline.

Thx for the tip.

[murph7355]

CUE99T said:

murph7355 said:

Please check out www.clubscuderia.com, under the "FerrariTalk" section (don't worry, all welcome!)...just organising a bulk buy on these

Thx everyone for letting me know whats what. Think I'll go for Murph's deal. I had a bike optimate but cannae find it anywhere!!!!

Murph, am in on one of these then mate......when you getting them and how do I pay ya?

email [e-mail] if you wanna do it offline.

Thx for the tip.

You have mail.

[CUE99T]

murph7355 said:

You have mail.

Err no I don't chap. Did you send it to the email above?