ctek chargers

[Caer Urfa]

I have mine so you can leave the switch to both and both get charged.

Also seems to work when plugged in with no manual intervention. So I assume it would restart after a power cut.

Hi Phil

How have you got both batteries connected to the one lead from the charger, or are you saying I need another lead with two connections on the end??
OR are you saying you leave the battery selector switch to 'all' (both)

 

[mlines]

They are great, we have one and it is "fit and forget". Only one issue, it emits RF so wipes out broadcast FM radio. Have to switch the power to it off to kill the noise. Just working on ways of surpressing it at the moment.

Martin

 

[gasdave]

Hi Phil

How have you got both batteries connected to the one lead from the charger, or are you saying I need another lead with two connections on the end??
OR are you saying you leave the battery selector switch to 'all' (both)

In my last boat I had a CTEK, charging both batteries via a single charger connection, split charging system ensured both batteries received correct charge.
I use a CTEK smart charger on my bike all the time - excellent kit and fully recommend them.

 

[nigelmercier]

They are great, we have one and it is "fit and forget". Only one issue, it emits RF so wipes out broadcast FM radio. Have to switch the power to it off to kill the noise. Just working on ways of surpressing it at the moment.

Martin

Intresting, I wonder if this is my Navtex problem.

 

[Rivers & creeks]

And my FM radio problem.

 

[GHA]

Intresting, I wonder if this is my Navtex problem.

My previous sterling charger wiped out most ham radio bands, the new one is much better behaved but probably could still wipe out navtex or make a mess of wfax. A fridge will wipe out those as well.

Never had any problems with FM though.

 

[joha]

I have the M200 charging the house batteries and an XS3.8 charging the starter battery, both restart after a power outage. Both fitted 3 years ago.

I don't have a problem with RF interference whatsoever but the FM radio, navtex and VHF are all on the other side of the boat so not close to the chargers, so that might be why.

J