Trickle Chargers

system · 17 May 2004 08:45

Ok, can anybody recommend a trickle charger for the Exige ?

Looked at Eliseparts’ solar powered one, but I doubt it’s ideal for garages.

Cheers

Mr_Pesky · 17 May 2004 08:53

I use the one Halfords sell for about ï¿½15 (well it was a couple of years when I bought it!).

IDG · 17 May 2004 11:02

Lotus sell the re-branded CSI Airflow charger, it’s what I bought (the CSI original that is, it’s much cheaper).

Ian

AndyD · 17 May 2004 15:41

I use the one Halfords sell for about ï¿½15 (well it was a couple of years when I bought it!).

And me - works just fine

Mark_A · 17 May 2004 20:06

I’ve actually got the Lotus one, as it only costs about ï¿½45 now as opposed to the ï¿½100+ they used to be.

mike_lane · 17 May 2004 21:10

I’ve got the halfords one and is does what it says on the box!!

system · 18 May 2004 08:00

Carefull here lads. I too had been using the Halfords one on and off for about 3 years. Left it connected for a 3 week stint - it boiled the electrolyte off in a number of cells. Went to start it a couple of weeks ago and the battery blew itself apart.Looks like if we use this type of charger its worth checking the acid levels in all of the cells.Or try another charger. Now got an Optimate 3 > around 30 bucks from most Bike shops. This ones more of a Charger and Monitor. It will switch itself on and off depending on the battery’s state of charge rather than a constant trickle charge that the Halfords one offers. Best check the acid levels if your using this type at the moment.

system · 22 May 2004 09:47

Sorry for not replying earlier - the powers that be at work have banned this website

Thanks to all for suggestions and ideas