Anybody use a CTEK MXS 5.0? Or should I just stick with proven 4.3 model?
01-04-2018, 06:23 PM
#1
Racer
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Anybody use a CTEK MXS 5.0? Or should I just stick with proven 4.3 model?
I'm considering a battery charger/tender, and notice that CTEK has a newer 5.0 model with a few more features. Both have 8 steps with 14.4 / 14.7 / 15.8 V modes, 4.3A output, and can charge 1.2 - 110 Ah (up to 160 Ah for maintenance).
5.0 Specs:
- CHARGES BATTERIES UP TO 110AH. MAINTAINS LARGER BATTERIES UP TO 160 AH
- UNIQUE RECONDITIONING MODE
- BUILT-INTEMPERATURE SENSING CAPABILITIES
- AGM AND NEW EFB (ENHANCED FLOODED BATTERY) BATTERY CHARGING CAPABILITY
- 8 STEP CHARGING PROGRAM
- COMPLETELY SEALED UNIT
- SPARK PROOF AND REVERSE - POLARITY PROTECTED
- CLEAN VOLTAGE & CURRENT
- PREMIUM INPUT AND OUTPUT CABLE WITH ROBUST STRAIN RELIEF
- 5 YEAR WARRANTY
4.3 specs:
- Fully automatic charging and maintenance in 8 steps maximizes battery life and performance
- Numerous accessories simplifies using the same charger for multiple batteries
- One charger for the car, motorcycle, lawn mower, snowmobile, sump pump and tractor
- Water-resistant so that the solution could be taken to the problem even if it rains or snows
- Patented maintenance charge for a unique combination of maximized life and performance
- Recondition of deep discharged batteries
- Patented desulphation that extends the battery life
- No sparks, short-circuit proof and reverse-polarity protected for untroubled usage
- Automatic detection of end-of-life batteries that eliminates surprises
01-04-2018, 07:28 PM
#2
I use a CTEK 3300, which is the closest to the Porsche branded version, and with a little more functionality. That is still "less" than a 4.3, but works great. Never a problem using the smoker's package receptacal. Really no need to waste money paying 2X for the Porsche branding over a CTEK 3300.
01-04-2018, 09:12 PM
#4
Since the 4.3 works just fine why would you need to spend more? If the answer is "I really think I need the new features" then you you HAVE to spend more.
i have two 4.3s and no problems with them.
i have two 4.3s and no problems with them.