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Snapper



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Puma 90 Battery Charger Advice Please
I have a Puma 2.2 HardTop and it does not get a lot of use at the moment, Few short journeys a week. As a result the alarm sounds when starting it up. I note that when the 90 has a good run I don't suffer this problem.

I therefore think that the Battery could do with a boost every now and then especially now we are heading into the cold season.

Could anyone recommend a good trickle charger or charge that can be used while leaving the battery fully connected to the vehicles electronics?

The battery installed is a '12v 90amp 800 A EN' wet cell battery.

All advice welcome
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Cheshire110



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halfords or equivalent will sell a fairly cheap, basic but does-the-job one..

i have an RAC one which always works fine, most batt chargers will have a trickle charge function.

i used to leave the charger itself in the seat box with the battery with just the plug hanging out and an extension lead into the car when i needed it Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #273782 14th Oct 2013 6:54pm
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landy andy



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Ctech chargers Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

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appaloosadude



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On offer in Aldi this week coming.
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smb



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There are loads of them to choose from and I've certainly gone through loads, but got a ctekthrough a group buy on Disco3 forum and a towing electrics adapter off Martin and I don't know how I coped before.

Ctek and the adapter all the way for me from now on. I'm so pleased I'm about to buy another 3. Thumbs Up
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SteveS



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Ctek for me too. Works really well, simple to use - just connect up and leave. Will tell you if battery is u/s. I bought a small capacity one to keep the batteries in tip top condition when I leave the vehicle for long periods. Just left it on for 4 weeks whilst I was away and let it cycle through all the modes
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Norm4n



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Are there any other quick attachment alternatives to the following from the Disco3 forum which uses the towing electrics? (i don't have towing electrics!)

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic20342.html?highlight=charger

Like others have said access to our batteries isn't that easy, especially if you suddenly need to dash out and the seats in bits......
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Cheshire110



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http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=620

Give this a look Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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Norm4n



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Thanks, have you used this?
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Cheshire110



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No but I saw from this thread that 76MV uses them - look good on his

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic21535.html Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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bpman



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there's a ctek group buy on the forum ... do a search
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Norm4n



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Thanks

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Cheshire110



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Sorry?! I said I'd not used it and pointed you in the direction of someone that has. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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Martin
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Ctek charger group buy on DISCO3 (open to Defender2 members too):

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic101098.html?highlight=ctek

Towing electrics adapter (12S or 13pin):

http://www.disco3.co.uk/shop/index.php?act...oductId=45

Modification to CTEK to make it non latching (in case you forget and drive away with it attached...):

http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Remove_lock_button_from_CTEK_plug  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #274236 16th Oct 2013 12:28pm
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Martin
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smb wrote:
Ctek and the adapter all the way for me from now on. I'm so pleased I'm about to buy another 3. Thumbs Up


3 adapters too? Mr. Green  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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