Chrging the battery

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Chrging the battery

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Anyone know if it is OK to charge the battery using one of those wizz bang Cteck chargers while its still connected to the car?

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Ys N it'll b ok ... Hv 2 of thm ...
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You can buy a little solar panel and voltage regulator which can keep the battery floated at the correct voltage.
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Thanks!

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nicholas128 wrote: ↑Thu 28 Jun, 2018 11:57 am Anyone know if it is OK to charge the battery using one of those wizz bang Cteck chargers while its still connected to the car?

CHeers,

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This is the point of buying a fancy charger, rather than a super cheap special as it can be hooked up for months without doing any damage. have a good read of the cTek website they give some good explanations as to how they work and why it is important to use this style of charger.
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Go to Mercedes and get their charger; it's the same ctek, but it has the star on it. Some style IS mandatory :laughing6:
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Or get a star from a Mercedes bonnet or grille and glue it to the ctek. Instant style!
Note: I did not mention buying a cheap ripoff one, nothing but the best!
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T-Modell wrote: ↑Fri 29 Jun, 2018 2:59 pm Go to Mercedes and get their charger; it's the same ctek, but it has the star on it. Some style IS mandatory :laughing6:
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Yes I noticed these the other day at the MB stealership, a few hours later I was picking some stuff up from the local auto electrical wholesaler and realised just how much those MB stickers they put on them must cost..... :think: :think: :think:
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John,
the good feeling when looking at them is priceless :laughing6: ... don't forget (as we say in German): the last shirt has no pockets ...
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T-Modell wrote: ↑Fri 29 Jun, 2018 10:05 pm John,
the good feeling when looking at them is priceless :laughing6: ... don't forget (as we say in German): the last shirt has no pockets ...
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Or, you buy the cTek branded unit and get a good feeling when you look in your wallet? :dance: :dance:
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True John,
whatever pleases :laughing6: ...
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