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ALDI trickle charger

Postby franksm » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:12 +0000

Haven't seen the spec, but judging by the type of cable, this ought to be a small-amp trickle charger perfect for maintaining the gel battery in an MX5. The price is pretty good. I have something similar (Optimate) that I leave plugged into my '5 for months on end when it's parked up. It keeps the battery in good condition without overcharging, etc

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/speci ... 0-03-10-24

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Re: ALDI trickle charger

Postby Paschal » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 1:32 +0000

Frank, I got one from Aldi before, its a 3.5 amp charger, I think
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Re: ALDI trickle charger

Postby franksm » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 1:39 +0000

Ah... good, but not ideal then.

0.6A top 0.8A would be best.

http://www.accumate.co.uk/it010003.html

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Re: ALDI trickle charger

Postby leamyj » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 5:14 +0000

I purchased one of them optimates last year too..I assume they're suitable for trickle on standard batteries as well??
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Re: ALDI trickle charger

Postby Igor » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 8:45 +0000

I used this one below on an acid battery. I assume it'd work with these gel ones but would need to check. I use my 5 whole year round so won't have a chance to check though.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-powered-1 ... rger-98358
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Re: ALDI trickle charger

Postby Fla » Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:21 +0000

I was talking to a serious man the last day that I take very seriously, and he warned me highly about cheap trickle chargers. This is the one we sell in or Horsey/Fishing shop:

http://www.twomeys.ie/#/electric-boat-e ... 4554046885

No it is for a marine battery but he reckons a lot of the cheaper ones damage the batteries. Look at the price I have to sell my one, over a hundred euro and thats only a small margin!!

the second charger you listed Frank is one we use with a piece of Horse gear here. The kit costs €3200 so I know they wouldnt put a crap charger in with it. I find that one very good.
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