CTEK (56-926) LITHIUM US 12 Volt Fully Automatic LiFePO4 Battery Charger,Blue
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This is a great catch: ) The diagram on this page for this charger is incorrect. Take a look at the manual (it's available online). The first step is to accept what has been presented to you. br>After two years of ownership, I've been very pleased with mine.
When the vehicle is not in use, I keep mine connected at all times. I've had mine for about two years and have had no problems with it; the CTEK is designed to keep the battery charged to its maximum capacity while never overcharging it. Leaving hooked in the winter should be no problem.
You can charge acid and agm batteries with the same charger, but lithium batteries require a separate charger.
This charger is pre-programmed to charge and protect Li batteries. Other excellent chargers from CTEK are available for various battery types. No, in a nutshell.
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This is an excellent charger that clearly displays what it is doing to the battery, which is far more useful than the standard red/green charging light found on most low-cost models. It's important to know what stage of charge your Lithium batteries are in as well as their overall charge, and it's great to finally have a'smart' charger that can display this information. br>br>I'd give it 5 stars after a few uses if it weren't for the fact that the charger's battery lead is terminated with a proprietary connector rather than the universal SAE connector type used by most of these products. As a result, CTEK- will be required at all times. branded adaptors to connect to various pigtail types Furthermore, CTEK has neglected to include an SAE termination option in the box, forcing you to pay an additional $10 on top of an already-expensive product. SAE is a common connection type on small vehicles where Lithium batteries are frequently used, and it is an expensive product. The $10 SAE pigtail, according to CTEK's own description, is a "Convenient way to connect from a standard style O. To connect your CTEK products, you'll need a pigtail lead, either SAE or aftermarket. " So they want another $10 from you in one way or another, either to buy the SAE connector or to buy more CTEK- To install on all of your vehicles, branded leads are available.
First and foremost, the charger is fantastic - Definitely a five-star rating there. The issue is that I just bought a new car. On my XSR900, I installed an AntiGravity Lithium battery and dutifully followed the manufacturer's advice by purchasing this CTEK (56-cell) battery. 926) LITHIUM US 12 Volt chargers, as well as a variety of - Exactly what I had hoped for - allow me to connect to devices such as my phone and possibly some heated gear for winter riding without having to remove my battery from the bike. br>br>To that end, I purchased a Comfort Indicator Eyelet (which I installed along with the new battery) as well as a Comfort Indicator Pigtail, which I hoped would allow me to connect to a standard pigtail-style connector. Short USB converter (Battery Tender). Regrettably, the CTEK pigtail connector has the same (2-pin) connector. The Eyelet (ART 56-1) also has a female pin termination. 382). As a result, I can't charge my phone or use any heated equipment - things that motorcycle riders have been doing for decades - by making use of these extras br>br>I've contacted CTEK customer service to see if they plan to make a male proprietary (male, unpinned) connector to USB shortie (that would allow easy connection of heated gear, phones, and other electronics, similar to the one Battery Tender makes for this purpose (using standard pigtail-style connectors). In the meantime, this may save you a lot of time and trouble. If CTEK responds with a viable workaround (or plans to build a nice shortie USB conversion connector), I'll revise this review to a 5-star rating, as the charger itself appears to be top-notch. notch.
I've never used a lithium charger before, and I'm still undecided. So far, this product has proven to be effective. The light indicator makes it simple to figure out where you are in the charging process. It's small and compact, and it easily fits into the included bag. My 100Ah 12v lithium batteries take a little longer to charge, but I'm guessing that's to be expected given the amps it produces. That said, it performs admirably for the purpose for which it was designed (end-of-trip top-offs). br>br>I can't give an honest recommendation just yet, but so far, I'm pleased.
The form factor is well-built and of a good size. My 2017 BMW M4 responds well to it. The ability to unplug the charger's connectors is a plus. If you're winter storing, you can connect the positive and negative terminals and close the hood by pulling the wire apart a little (positive and negative side by side). I ran the cable up to the windshield and placed the charger on top of one of the wipers.
I was planning on buying a $30 trickle charging solution, but since I have a lithium battery, I didn't want to risk damaging it by simply putting it on a charger that did nothing but charge. So I decided to give it a shot after reading some reviews and watching a CTEK tutorial on YouTube. br>br>This Lithium CTEK (56-nanometer) 926) charger not only charges my battery but it regulates the charge in such a way that it will charge to about 100% and cycle the battery every now and then to keep the% Because my bike already had a battery tinder installed, I purchased the tinder adapter for a simple plug-and-play setup. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase because the extra money spent on a better charging solution was well worth it.
Summer-ready performance vehicle Only the tires sit for weeks at a time during the winter months, especially if ice, snow, or prolonged freezing temperatures are forecasted; before getting the battery tender, I'd make it a point to drive the car once in a while for about 30 minutes if a nice day occurred. Now that I have a CTEK tender, all I have to do is leave it connected to the car and plug the CTEK charger into the wall to keep the battery charged. br>br>I did connect the leads to the terminals on the batteries - The 10mm bolts that secure each cable to the terminal are of particular interest. It's as simple as plugging the CTEK charger into the connector next to the battery once that's done. (Note: Do not attempt to connect the wires to the battery posts unless you are aware of the risks and how to do so safely. ) If you don't want to use the permanent connection method, the CTEK charger comes with alligator clips that, depending on how your car is wired, can be attached to the battery post connectors or the charging ports in the engine bay in most cars.
The charger is excellent, and I purchased a second one because I adore them. After 11 months, the first one developed a problem, and Amazon refused to provide support under the 5-Year Warranty. However, after receiving a quick email, CTEK in the United States stepped in and replaced the unit. It's a great Charger, and it's backed up by a great company.
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