I'm looking to get a CTek charger and looking on line it is clear there are far too many to choose from.

1. I'm not trying to recharge a discharged battery, just looking to keep my current battery in as good a condition as possible so wondered is a 5 amp charge rate is good enough or do a HAVE to have a 7 amp. I don't do many miles - perhaps 50 each weekend.

2. as my FF is a weekend car and I will want to leave the charger attached for a 4 or 5 days at time - does this mean I need a charger which has a 'maintenance charging' function

There is nothing wrong with my car at present - just trying prevention rather than cure.

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MSX5 would be more than adequate for your intended use.
MSX7 will recharge a low battery more quickly but that's all.
You can connect either to your car / battery and leave it connected for as long as you like.

Just a question, interested in getting a CTEK but my battery is a 110Ah, but it says :

Quote:

The MXS 3.8 is an advanced microprocessor controlled battery charger with patented Float/Pulse maintenance for use on batteries from 1.2Ah up to 80Ah. The MXS 3.8 solves a broad range of battery problems and is the ideal charger for everyday use. Features of the MXS 3.8 include diagnosis of battery condition to establish if it can receive and retain charge, patented automatic desulphation program and a special "Snowflake" mode for optimum charging on cold winter days.

The MSX5 is adequate for a 110AH battery according to Ctek themselves although I personally have the MSX7 which gives a bit more leeway.

http://mccormicktools.co.uk/ctek-mxs-50-sm...wgodH2MA-Q

Thanks Gents

That link is perfect. Just download the PDF manual and all is now clear.

thanks again 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
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03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

I have an MXS5 and have done for two years now and its done a load of batteries

So far there are only two that it hasn't brought back from the dead in cars that had been parked up and let go flat for a VERY long time.

I also made up a tow socket adapter for it which makes things easier but requires you have twin electrics
There is also the normal connection in the boot where i used the supplied easy connector onto the main positive and earth on the fuseboard in the boot as this can help with Park heat when used as while 5amps isn't a lot it does help keep the battery good when its used  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

As I see you have a 2010 TDV8 so I suppose you might have an AGM battery. (adsorbed glass mat)
From the current CTEK lineup only the 5Ah is able to perform "AGM recondition".
Neither the 3.6 not the 7 or highers have this AGM recond function.
What they suggest is an annual recond for each battery, what could be made only with the 5Ah. 4.4 TDV8 Vogue Buckingham Blue MY12
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I have the 7 and it's never missed a beat.

I do about 50 miles in the week.....

Mine has an AGM setting


 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I looked at the full rnge and went for the MX10 - does everything - I leave it connected for months at a time with no problem. Checked on Ebay and found out by searching the seller (Plymouth batteries I think it was) , got it far cheaper than any listing from their actual website (not their Ebay shop) - next day delivery to ! Cannot recommend it highly enough

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GONE 2013 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue. Black with Silver roofline and 22" s
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Related - just wondering when the switch to the AGM battery's happened?

Approx 2010 as a lot left without them but were then recalled and the FBH timer was also reduced as they were killing the battery.
IMO i think the actual issue is that when the Park Heat command is sent, instead of just waking up the climate systems it wakes up a few others and this then causes the battery to get pulled down.
This or there is a component in the climate system that uses a HELL of a lot of juice compared to the slightly older setup... FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

mmiata wrote:

As I see you have a 2010 TDV8 so I suppose you might have an AGM battery. (adsorbed glass mat)
From the current CTEK lineup only the 5Ah is able to perform "AGM recondition".
Neither the 3.6 not the 7 or highers have this AGM recond function.
What they suggest is an annual recond for each battery, what could be made only with the 5Ah.

You select AGM in "mode". John
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2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
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2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
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 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown