Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
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C tek chargher.
Hi all, was wondering which model of charger would be most suitable for my car?
Have seen a few different models just wondering what the greater good would recommend from experience. Thanks in advance Lee.
27th Jan 2019 7:13 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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The 5 is the sensible option.
27th Jan 2019 7:20 pm
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
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Thanks Pete, no issues as yet just like to be prepared.
27th Jan 2019 7:28 pm
Iguana
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I've had the 5 for 5 years, my D3 is constantly on and no issues
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27th Jan 2019 7:41 pm
Narpy
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I've got a 3.8amp Ctek, had it about 5 years and it's more than man enough for the D3.
I also fitted the comfort lead as linked by Iggy, ( you'll need to extend it to fit the D3/4 battery and still protrude through the grill ) and it is extremely handy. Makes charging super simple, pull up, plug in, no need to open the bonnet etc.Mods:
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27th Jan 2019 9:25 pm
bobgolden
Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: South Yorkshire
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+1 for the CTEK 5. Got it connected to my Mazda MX-5 with the comfort eyelet connector with the LED indicators. Due to the grill layout, I have to open the bonnet to see the indicator and connect/disconnect.
Great bit of kit and a £10 eBay voucher sealed the deal.2010 MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech PRHT
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27th Jan 2019 10:31 pm
XDAndy
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
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Ctek5 is good for batteries up to 110Ah.
That is sort of wher the disco 3 battery is at.
The MXS7 is good for batteries up to 150Ah and has a ‘supply’ option for when you want to do diagnostic stuff and reprogram the car, or take the battery out, but it’s only 7A so a little light to try power the car with no battery.
I know when I asked the question, it was this or the mxs25.
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28th Jan 2019 12:59 am
jamez79
Member Since: 03 Sep 2018
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 568
I got the Ctek MXS10 for a bargain price of £93.20 link below...
Does everything you'll ever need from a charger. Not sure how that price compares to the other models but I thought it worth paying a tad more and be done with.
28th Jan 2019 8:10 am
33Lurcher
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Glossop
Posts: 228
Narpy wrote:
I've got a 3.8amp Ctek, had it about 5 years and it's more than man enough for the D3.
I also fitted the comfort lead as linked by Iggy, ( you'll need to extend it to fit the D3/4 battery and still protrude through the grill ) and it is extremely handy. Makes charging super simple, pull up, plug in, no need to open the bonnet etc.
Can you tell me how you extended this lead to reach the grill (any photo) , I have the 5.0 Ctek .
Many thanks
Julian
28th Jan 2019 8:59 am
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
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MSX 10 here, paid £100 in an Amazon sale promo last year, opted to plug into tow electrics for charging, just have to remember it's there before driving away
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28th Jan 2019 9:12 am
XDAndy
Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
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33Lurcher wrote:
Can you tell me how you extended this lead to reach the grill (any photo) , I have the 5.0 Ctek .
Or in the alternative, a 2.5 m indicator extension cable, for less money, but no indicator panel.
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28th Jan 2019 10:17 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
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Nice and simple for me
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2015 RR Sport Autobiography
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
28th Jan 2019 10:48 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Also done a mod to make it easier , made up a 12 s trailer lead and installed a socket on the front of the house, charger is in the hallway so easy to plug into the 12 s socket
Iguana , that’s a great idea , not seen it done like that before
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