What kind of trickle charger?
10-13-2015, 12:05 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
The only reason I bought the battery tender junior over the ctek, was the battery tender will work on lead acid, flooded, gel and AGM batteries. Ctek only states lead acid. The battety tender utilizes a 4 step process.
10-13-2015, 09:45 AM
#18
Instructor
That is because the ctek is "smarter" than the battery tender and has a charging curve that adapts to the current battery condition rather than just a generic charger. This function has to be battery-type specific as each type of battery requires a different charging curve. The battery tender is also more or less equivalent to the charge-o-mat I from Porsche, so $70 for this is a price that definitely includes Porsche tax.
The charge-o-mat II from Porsche is a rebranded ctek with less functions and at a much higher price than the equivalent ctek branded unit (see the bottom of the page). So unless having "Porsche" written on your charger really wiggles your ***** or you really fell the need to support Porsche as a company, buy the ctek branded unit.
As auto electrics/electronics are hobby and work for me, I have collected quite a number of chargers over the years. Aside from the push buttons on the earlier cteks going bad (same issue as with many hifi/TV remotes as it is a "bubble" button under the plastic fascia), they have been absolutely impeccable.
That said, in this day and age of modern electronics, just about all chargers should be ok.
The charge-o-mat II from Porsche is a rebranded ctek with less functions and at a much higher price than the equivalent ctek branded unit (see the bottom of the page). So unless having "Porsche" written on your charger really wiggles your ***** or you really fell the need to support Porsche as a company, buy the ctek branded unit.
As auto electrics/electronics are hobby and work for me, I have collected quite a number of chargers over the years. Aside from the push buttons on the earlier cteks going bad (same issue as with many hifi/TV remotes as it is a "bubble" button under the plastic fascia), they have been absolutely impeccable.
That said, in this day and age of modern electronics, just about all chargers should be ok.
Last edited by SteveMFr; 10-13-2015 at 10:22 AM.
10-14-2015, 01:00 PM
#19
Former Vendor
I have the CTEK MUS 4.3 listed on my WH33 Motorsport page for a decent price that I have sold 3 to RL members in the past 2 weeks. CLICK HERE.
I carry the full line of other CTEK products if there is another model you're looking for.
-Jason
I carry the full line of other CTEK products if there is another model you're looking for.
-Jason
10-14-2015, 08:33 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Sorry Steve you dont have that quit right, the Battery Tender has 4 modes and switches to each mode based on the actual need, the last being float mode. The battery tender is not just a generic charger. Its also a smart charger!
10-15-2015, 04:52 AM
#28
Instructor
I know, Kevin. There is still a difference. Recommended reading (even if it is from the manufacturer): http://www.ctek.com/cy/en/page/whych...ttery-charging
The Porsche c-o-m I is more or less equivalent to the battery tender that you have while the II by ctek is more than twice as much. There is a reason.
Yes, but you paid too much. And I invested the difference in beer. Who's happier?
LOL JK
The Porsche c-o-m I is more or less equivalent to the battery tender that you have while the II by ctek is more than twice as much. There is a reason.
LOL JK
10-15-2015, 02:29 PM
#30
Rennlist Member
Think there is not much of a difference after reading the ctek info and the following performance specs for the battery tender junior
http://motorcycle-gadgets.com/files/...erJrManual.pdf
http://motorcycle-gadgets.com/files/...erJrManual.pdf