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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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it's a trickle charger .... don't worry
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4th Dec 2013 12:39pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831  
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Oh right, I take it that the C Tek is not like my old chargers that bang the charge in as fast as the battery will take it. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to  us off.
Richard |
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4th Dec 2013 1:16pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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my c-tec is designed to stay connected to the vehicle for long periods ... check the documentation on the web site or instructions but as far as i know that's what c-tecs are for, for the model I have it states the chargers can be connected for months
have a look here for the manuals http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/page/support/manuals |
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4th Dec 2013 1:20pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 809 
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These are a brilliant addition to any trickle charger... Can give a very neat installation and easy connection without lifting up the seat.
http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=692 http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=694 Also have the benefit it wont cause any any damage (esp the first one) if you drive off and forget to unplug. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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4th Dec 2013 1:32pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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they look good Ian, typically where would you fit them on a defender ?
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4th Dec 2013 2:33pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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With an IP rating of 42 connected and 40 disconnected I would say 'under cover' ideally, or inside the vehicle or even in a higher rated enclosure if fitting externally. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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4th Dec 2013 2:51pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 809
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Ideal for fridges etc in the back of a defender, but for battery charger you can mount to the grill surround or front bumper.
With the optional cover the base is sealed from the elements. http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=696 You see these plugs fitted to fire engines etc.... so no damage caused if they drive off without disconnecting. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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4th Dec 2013 2:55pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831
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As I have already said I have the parts but was concerned about charging the battery while still connected to the vehicle. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to us off.
Richard |
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4th Dec 2013 3:00pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 809
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No issues with a proper intelligent charger.
Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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4th Dec 2013 3:06pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831
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Is that the machine or the person operating it
 Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to us off.
Richard |
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4th Dec 2013 3:19pm |
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| Porny Site Sponsor Member Since: 31 Aug 2009 Location: Sutton Coldfield - West Midlands Posts: 809
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Lol....
Make something idiot proof..... and then you get a better idiot. 
With a c tek or similar you won't have any issues. I use a the bigger chargers on a daily basis. Ian IRB The home of the first modified Keswick Green 90 - and the first 2.4 Puma through both the 200bhp and 550Nm barriers. www.IRBdevelopments.com www.facebook.com/irbdevelopments www.integrated316.com www.facebook.com/integrated316 |
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4th Dec 2013 3:28pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605 
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Can also charge via the 12S or 13 pin towing socket
http://www.disco3.co.uk/shop/index.php?act...oductId=45 Non latching plug mod: http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Remove_lock_button_from_CTEK_plug  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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4th Dec 2013 3:30pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831
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Or an old idiot Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to us off.
Richard |
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4th Dec 2013 4:17pm |
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| ARC99 Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1831
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Thanks for the replies they have put my mind at rest just got convince SHMBO.
Too dark now but will get round to fitting connector in the next few days. Don't make old people mad. We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to us off.
Richard |
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4th Dec 2013 4:19pm |
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