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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816   
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Why not install the 12S plug and use the adapter for the C-tek as is offered on the disco3 sister forum. Very easy. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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17th Jan 2014 5:37pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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I have considered the idea of a Ctek charging through the tow socket, however my vehicle sits outside and apart from the mains connection and the throw of a switch everything would be secure and weatherproof. Well as weatherproof and as secure as the inside of a Defender can get. It could be permanently fitted and connected and just throw the switch periodically to charge.
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17th Jan 2014 5:41pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I have given a little more thought to my plan and by feeding the live battery feed from my Blue Sea with a 20 amp fuse I could switch the negative battery feed through a Carling illuminated switch which will prevent backfeeding when switched off. Unlike a diode I'll also have an indication when it's charging.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
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18th Jan 2014 7:39am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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Sounds good to me
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18th Jan 2014 7:53am |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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And when you are driving? The battery have a vent pipe so, no problem! Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition 
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18th Jan 2014 8:01am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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That's a good idea, thanks K9F! I have the CTek in the seatbox, this way I can see when it is connected and it is good to be able to disconnect to prevent backfeeding. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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18th Jan 2014 11:02am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Welcome. A local Chandlery to you may be able to provide the switch quickly and reasonably priced. As stated you could then hardwire the charger and save faffing about.
http://www.force4.co.uk/10278/Carling-Swit...-Line.html 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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18th Jan 2014 11:08am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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K9F, I already have the charger hardwired, together with an inverter, to a marine grade mains connection on the rear of the truck. I also have a spare Carling switch on the Mudstuff Dash console.
So, just need to do the wiring.  Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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18th Jan 2014 11:17am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Inverter? Now there's a good idea! Could you post a link to the one you've fitted? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
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18th Jan 2014 11:39am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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e-ast CLS 300-12 Sinus-spanningsomvormer 300 W/600 W 12 V= (11 - 15 V) - 230 V/AC inverter
I do not use it much, just for charging phones or laptop if they can not be charged from 12V directly. Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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18th Jan 2014 12:14pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Decided to go ahead with the fit. The charger I used was this one....
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/battery-char...4E4F4E4526 Sits perfectly in the Nakatanenga glovebox. Cut the crocodile clips off and ran the positive through a 20 amp Carling switch back to my Blue Sea fusebox and fitted a 15 amp fuse. The negative I also fed back to the Blue Sea and connected it to the negative bus. Effectively when charging I am 'backfeeding' the battery through the Blue Sea fusebox. The mains lead I fitted a three pin fixed aerograde small bulkhead electrical receptacle. I also made a short lead with the corresponding electrical connector on and a standard domestic plug. Ultimately connect an extension lead throw the Carling switch and it's charging. No faffing about lifting the seat etc. The Carling switch and electrical receptacle I fitted in the passenger footwell on the hinged fusebox panel under the dash. 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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25th Jan 2014 4:11pm |
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