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Personmoondust
19/5/2009 at 10:30pm
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What's the cheapest device that I can safely leave attached to the battery and plugged into the 240v supply to keep the battery charged up when attached to the mains?

There is a 240v 3 pin socket next to the battery.

Thanks,
Jim.


Personmichael
19/5/2009 at 10:48pm
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i would use a trickle charger

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/59293/battery_conditioners.html



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Personmoondust
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Ok, so any reason not to go for something at the cheapest end like this

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=5336267448&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARAVAN-CAMPER-ATV-BATTERY-TRICKLE-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ200339097109QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories?hash=item200339097109&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A2%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A24


Personbordercaz
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That will only trickle charge at 0.5 amps, the one Michael has shown will charge up the battery and then reduce to a trickle charge.

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as caz says, that will only keep the battery topped up, not charge it, the CTEC one miucheal points to will fully charge the battery first, then keep it topped up.

most van chargers will only charge up to 80% of the batteries capacity so to keep it in tip-top condition need a boost every now and then.


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Hi Can the one Michael has posted be used as the permanent charger unit for the caravan, mine has recently died, and I need to find one to replace it, and this appears to be cheaper that alot on the market?

Does you know what amps it gives out my last one was 12amp.

Thanks


PersonLeisurepower
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This is the spec for the C-tek XS-7000

Input: 220-240V AC
Output: 13.6V/Supply, 14.4V, 14.7V or 16V/Boost, nominal 12V DC 7A
Type: 5 step fully automatic with pulse maintenance mode
Battery types: 12V Lead-acid (Wet, MF, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity: 14-225Ah
Input: 2m lead with standard U.K. 3-pin 13A plug
Output: 2m lead terminated with crocodile clips


 

Dimensions (mm):Height:48mm Width:89mm Depth:191mm
Weight (Kg):0.8kg

And the XS 3600

Input: 220-240V AC
Output: 14.4 or 14.7 nominal 12V DC 3.6A
Type: 3 step fully automatic with pulse maintenance mode
Battery types: 12V Lead-acid (Wet, MF, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity: 1.2-120Ah
Input: 2m lead with standard U.K. 3-pin 13A plug
Output: 2m lead with crocodile clips and eyelet terminals


 

Dimensions (mm):Height:38mm Width:61mm Depth:165mm
Weight (Kg):0.5kg



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PersonDman_if
20/5/2009 at 4:43pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Leisurepower on 20/5/2009

This is the spec for the C-tek XS-7000

Input: 220-240V AC
Output: 13.6V/Supply, 14.4V, 14.7V or 16V/Boost, nominal 12V DC 7A
Type: 5 step fully automatic with pulse maintenance mode
Battery types: 12V Lead-acid (Wet, MF, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity: 14-225Ah
Input: 2m lead with standard U.K. 3-pin 13A plug
Output: 2m lead terminated with crocodile clips

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Dimensions (mm):Height:48mm Width:89mm Depth:191mm
Weight (Kg):0.8kg

And the XS 3600

Input: 220-240V AC
Output: 14.4 or 14.7 nominal 12V DC 3.6A
Type: 3 step fully automatic with pulse maintenance mode
Battery types: 12V Lead-acid (Wet, MF, AGM and GEL)
Battery capacity: 1.2-120Ah
Input: 2m lead with standard U.K. 3-pin 13A plug
Output: 2m lead with crocodile clips and eyelet terminals

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Dimensions (mm):Height:38mm Width:61mm Depth:165mm
Weight (Kg):0.5kg


Cheers for that



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