steve_b_wales Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Can anyone recommend a good (not too expensive) battery charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 I use this. Seems alright for what I use it for. Charges my 17ah 12v battery reasonably quickly. Maypole 7423A Battery Charger Auto Electronic 4A 12V https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009A83P1E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UHOZEbKJWXKNS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 bought a Dandelionsky/....off amazon 2 mths ago £32 quid.....does the lot and also has a dead batt function ...and turns off when it is fully charged.......6v....12v....24... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Be aware that some modern chargers won't charge batteries that are completely flat. I use an old Bradex red plastic colour charger. Before that I used an old Davenset. These can be had for not a great deal of money. Edited May 27, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Lidl smart charger. Cheap and does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 I use one of these https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201718967185 I have had others before but found anything less than 10A means trouble on those days when the car won’t start and you have to be at work pretty sharpish. If buying again I would probably consider buying an even higher current one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, strimmer_13 said: Lidl smart charger. Cheap and does the job I've got two of these, and they were good, but for some reason, none of them work anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I've got two of these, and they were good, but for some reason, none of them work anymore. Do they have hidden fuses? Maybe internal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 IF you are going to recharge leisure type batteries, a standard car battery charger will damage the battery. They need a trickle charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) If trickle charging, instead of buying on of those oxford bike trickle chargers which are bloody expensive, i use a 12v model railway power supply. I cant remember the output, but i think its half a amp. Whenever my bikes in storage for winter or i know its not going to get used, i wire that up via some croc clips ive put on. My battery has lasted 4+ years now where as before id buy one every 2 years. Cost. £4 on ebay. Also i noticed with the lidl ones they must have a failsafe on them, as when i made a bath up to blast some rust off some parts i had, it wouldnt work. But charges a battery fine. Pita. Edited May 27, 2020 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 I use the AA one from Amazon £27.95 this trickle charges as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi MXS 5.0 CTEK smart charger - does a variety of things including reconditioning a battery (subject to some life left). L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Loki said: Hi MXS 5.0 CTEK smart charger - does a variety of things including reconditioning a battery (subject to some life left). L CTEK are very good - but (and it is a BIG but) the membrane switch used on some to select the mode is prone to failure due to contact corrosion/tarnish. I have two and have had two fail this way (both of which were covered under warranty) and now (thanks to a you tube video) know the way to cure the problem. Google "ctek charger mode button not working" for more details. Edited May 27, 2020 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thanks for the suggestions. I'll decide soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Another good vote for the Maypole charger from Amazon. Had mine 2 years plus and no issues. Pushkin😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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