Jason E Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Apologies - I know this has been discussed before - I want to buy a trickle charger for my 944S2. The battery was flat today as I haven't driven it for about a month. I was told CTEK is the go by 'a bloke in the know'. Just thought I'd see if anyone has one they are using on their 944 & can recommend same. cheers, Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 The CTEK's are indeed the go. Traditional chargers dry out the battery and kill it but the CTEKs don't have the same effect apparently. I have a MXS-7 and its probably overkill (running a ~700amp battery in 996) but all battery issues cease to exist. Keep it plugged in and has some sort of ongoing conditioning cycle to keep battery in optimal condition. I believe that the Porsche labelled trickle chargers are rebadged CTEK's if thats an endorsement. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Here is an alternative idea. I have a low end CTek clone, its good but I hardly use it now. This my new favorite tool, it is the XP 10 battery pack I use on low & flat batteries. Its small, light & very powerfull even on an old school diesel engine. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 5 minutes ago, Zelrik911 said: …. use on low & flat batteries..... But allowing conventional batteries to discharge to that state severely reduces their useful life. Surely it's better to put them on a staged charger in the first place and avoid the need for jump starting? Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Doesn’t matter what car you drive when it comes to batteries. I have had two P cars on CTEK when not in use and the batteries test at > 80% and they are 8 years old and going strong. There are also many computerised charges on the market that do the same job as CETK. After all charging a battery is not rocket science. But CTEK is quality so just get one. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Another thought is if your car is garaged parked just fit a cutout switch at the battery terminal. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 2 minutes ago, 9fan said: Another thought is if your car is garaged parked just fit a cutout switch at the battery terminal. Good for couple of months but the self discharge of the battery will get you in the end. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Cheers All, As my 944 is no longer my daily I just need to work out which model CTEK will keep the battery in optimal condition. I suppose the CTEK site may have some info on which model is best for the battery perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 is this overkill ?? https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/ctek/ctek-battery-charger-12v-5a/p/A9512219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 3 hours ago, Jason E said: is this overkill ?? https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/ctek/ctek-battery-charger-12v-5a/p/A9512219 I hope not Jase I bought the same one about 2 weeks ago. Read up and that was the model recommended on a few forums. I haven’t tried it yet as only got the car back today. Set up looks simple and PO had already fitted the click in short wire to the battery terminals so it’s a plug and play for me. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 Jason just wait till after the election. I believe they will be giving out electric chargers for free! and big macs ps I have a ctek too Jason E and Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8May, 2019 Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 10 hours ago, Jason E said: is this overkill ?? https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/ctek/ctek-battery-charger-12v-5a/p/A9512219 Yep! That's the one and at a great price. I've bought about 6 of these over the last 5 years and have no complaints. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 8May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 8May, 2019 34 minutes ago, Peter M said: Yep! That's the one and at a great price. I've bought about 6 of these over the last 5 years and have no complaints. Great, I have one on hold at my local Kedron store. I'll hook my car up this morning as soon as I get home. Cheers Lads, to all who responded with advice, I appreciate it. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 9May, 2019 Report Share Posted 9May, 2019 14 hours ago, Jason E said: is this overkill ?? https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/ctek/ctek-battery-charger-12v-5a/p/A9512219 That's the way to go Jason, I have two of the exact same model and they are perfect. The kit will come with a plug that allows you to bolt the quick connector to the battery terminals via some eyelets (or you could just use the alligator clips but the eyelets are neater). If you can measure your battery bolts and get the eyelets to suit, it will save you mucking around with them to fit. In both chargers I purchased, the eyelet was slightly smaller than the battery bolts, meaning a had to drill the eyelets out. Given how thin the eyelets are, you need to take great care when holding them for drilling, don't push hard, use a timber backing board & drill press, a worn drill bit may be more forgiving with less bite. One out of my 4 grabbed and chewed the eyelet out, meaning I had to cut the wire and re-crimp a new eyelet . If you have more patience than me, filing may be a safer method, or if you can source, get the correct size eyelets from the start. Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 9May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 9May, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stepo said: That's the way to go Jason, I have two of the exact same model and they are perfect. The kit will come with a plug that allows you to bolt the quick connector to the battery terminals via some eyelets (or you could just use the alligator clips but the eyelets are neater). If you can measure your battery bolts and get the eyelets to suit, it will save you mucking around with them to fit. In both chargers I purchased, the eyelet was slightly smaller than the battery bolts, meaning a had to drill the eyelets out. Given how thin the eyelets are, you need to take great care when holding them for drilling, don't push hard, use a timber backing board & drill press, a worn drill bit may be more forgiving with less bite. One out of my 4 grabbed and chewed the eyelet out, meaning I had to cut the wire and re-crimp a new eyelet . If you have more patience than me, filing may be a safer method, or if you can source, get the correct size eyelets from the start. great advice, much appreciated. My car is currently charging on my new CTEK MXS 5.0 - should be great. Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 17June, 2019 Report Share Posted 17June, 2019 Good timing on this thread. I picked up a CTEK on special at Repco a few weeks ago as well after reading this. Just awaiting the motivation to run a power lead neatly to the car and hook it up now... Should be a protect I can get done this year I think. 😄 Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 17June, 2019 Report Share Posted 17June, 2019 Did the same model about 6 weeks ago when on special. The car already had the wired connector fitted by PO, so my project was very simple, plug and charge😉 Working a treat.👍 JWM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 4July, 2019 Report Share Posted 4July, 2019 On 18/06/2019 at 08:38, JWM said: Just awaiting the motivation to run a power lead neatly to the car and hook it up now... Should be a protect I can get done this year I think. 😄 Well, this is a bloody work of art if I do say so myself, you can hardly tell it's here... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 4July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 4July, 2019 15 minutes ago, JWM said: Well, this is a bloody work of art if I do say so myself, you can hardly tell it's here... 😂 I must admit to being a bit disappointed in the way the leads are attached to the battery on my own charger. I fitted the permanent leads last weekend & they don't fit neatly at all really - they cause the terminal covers to sit up high & don't allow the carpet flat to sit neatly. Not the best design for the poor ol' Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan C Posted 5July, 2019 Report Share Posted 5July, 2019 Have the same on my 968 so just use the alligator clips supplied. Have the longer permanent with LED's fitted to the 996 which means the battery cover does not have to be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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