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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 09:35 PM
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Question Battery charger

Can somebody suggest me a good battery charger/tender? I leave my car for many days without driving it, so I want to maintain my battery in a good level.

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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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Ctek seems to be the industry standard

https://parts.harperjaguar.com/oem-p...ioner-c2p25122
 
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Old Jan 28, 2021 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Hell Cat
Ctek seems to be the industry standard

https://parts.harperjaguar.com/oem-p...ioner-c2p25122

thanks very much!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 03:44 AM
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Heard good things about Ctek, but I use an Optimate. Brilliant. Used it for years. As well as the F, I have an e type that sits in the garage all winter permanently plugged in to the optimate. It continually monitors it, trickle chargers only when needed. It can "de-sulphate" old batteries, etc etc. Used it on a motor bike battery which are notoriously fickle because of their size, and it kept it going well for almost 20 years.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 05:58 AM
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Bought a CTEK MXS 5.0 myself and been more than happy with it. My car sits outside all the time so I needed a device that could also sit outside in all weather.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 06:24 AM
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Yeah, I think they're both fine, do the same job. About the same price on Amazon according to which model you choose. I use mine outside sometimes, but leave the charger unit indoors; really long (supplied) lead then goes to the car. You takes your pic!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 10:38 AM
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I had a Ctek fail after about a dozen years. Lost the battery. WeatherTech is selling a new model which they claim is improved.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 01:20 PM
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I am sure there are many reputable battery maintainers, CTEK are certainly popular, I have used one for years.

Jaguar and other makes have a branded expensive model that is simply a rebranded CTEK
 
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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 01:09 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2021 | 02:02 PM
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Costco sells one for $20 less than elsewhere.
 
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