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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111   
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I would opt for the CTEK 5 it will provide everything you need at a price that is fair. I have one and I cannot fault it.
Also, buy the Connect Eyelet it makes connection to the battery so much easier For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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12th Jun 2020 2:49pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1920 
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If you have DRLs that work on voltage put an inline switch in otherwise your DRL’s will light up after a little while.......I found that out!
The 5 will do everything you want, they are excellent bits of kit  2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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12th Jun 2020 3:03pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907  
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I use a CTEK 5 works very well. ^^^ Yes I discovered the DRL's come on after a while, with the neighbours knocking on the door to say lights are on. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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12th Jun 2020 3:27pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2531 
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+1 for the CTEK 5. If you have towing electrics Martin can fix you up with an adaptor to fit either 12S or 13 pin Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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12th Jun 2020 3:29pm |
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| Tr90 Member Since: 06 Jan 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 135 
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+ another 1 for the 5. Works brilliantly.
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12th Jun 2020 4:10pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1224
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+1 for the 5. DRL's and dash-cam needed a isolation switch but it does a great job. 1984 One-Ten CSW
2010 XS USW (sold) 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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12th Jun 2020 4:22pm |
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| RDR Member Since: 27 Apr 2018 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 592
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I had a Ctek 10 until I backed over it (disco 1 - Ctek 0) replaced it with the 7.0 and can't honestly say I have noticed I difference in performance when charging the discovery battery. 110 MY23.5 X Dynamic HSE
RR MY23 HSE PHEV D5 MY19 HSE - Now Sold D4 MY16 HSE Luxury - Now Sold D4 MY12 HSE - Gone D3 MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten |
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12th Jun 2020 4:55pm |
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| Tompoole Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 827  
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10amp if your budget allows 👍 Have fun be happy
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12th Jun 2020 5:08pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5855 
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Cheers all.
No DRLs Halfords CTEK MXS 10 UK Battery Charger £129 or about £93 with a trade card CTEK MXS 7 £99 maybe a bit less with a trade card... 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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12th Jun 2020 5:10pm |
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| muddypaws Member Since: 22 Jan 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 122 
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CTEK 5 - resurrected my 11 year old OE battery perfectly when put on AGM
 Richard
Defender 90 SVX |
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12th Jun 2020 5:16pm |
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| frenchy Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 133 |
Disco 4 battery just died suddenly.
Just waiting on delivery of a 10a NOCO Genius10uk from Amazon (£119) to see if it can 'resurrect' the battery as some have claimed...…..we'll see 
Oh, and ordered the Towing Socket form Martin also. 2000 D2 TD5 - ahhh bless 2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed 1997 300tdi d90 - now with electrics that work! - now with a brand new custom made soft top fitted …...…...............….new chassis now all fixed and driving like new 2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara) 2016 D4 battery magically fixed with NOCO charger |
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12th Jun 2020 5:23pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17458 
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I have two 5s, a 10, and a 25. The 5s are completely adequate for a Defender, though if I could only have one it would be the 10.
The 5s are my "go to" chargers and presently the Defender and Disco2 are both connected to preserve the batteries during these low-mileage times. I'd grab the 10 if I needed rapidly to charge either battery from flat, due to the 10% rule of thumb. The 25 I only use on big batteries like that on my mobile crane. My recommendation would be the MXS5.0. |
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12th Jun 2020 6:03pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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I've got various NOCOs and CTEKs, mainly for our boat's batteries, but the CTEKs seem that bit better made and less plastic-y
Both work fine, but the CTEKs are my favourites. |
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12th Jun 2020 6:26pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5855
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Why do you put the 5 ahead of the 10 ? 10% rule of thumb? 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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12th Jun 2020 7:29pm |
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