Connecting a trickle charger
#1 Connecting a trickle charger
After 18 years of ownership I discover what I think is an Optimate SAE71 style charger lead curled up behind the binnacles. It would surely be much easy to keep the battery topped up in winter without having to angle the hood open!
But I'm struggling to find how to connect it to my CTEK XS800 trickler. Ths has what I think is called a "comfort connector"
I've attempted to attach photos of each attachment.
My preferences are buy an adaptor gold , buy a different charger silver and mess unmecessarily with anything in the car a very distant bronze.
I can't find a suitable adaptor on the web. So what do you wiser people recommend?
But I'm struggling to find how to connect it to my CTEK XS800 trickler. Ths has what I think is called a "comfort connector"
I've attempted to attach photos of each attachment.
My preferences are buy an adaptor gold , buy a different charger silver and mess unmecessarily with anything in the car a very distant bronze.
I can't find a suitable adaptor on the web. So what do you wiser people recommend?
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#2 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
Befor I plugged a charger into it I'd make sure its connected to the battery...strange place to have a charge socket as you then need to have the charger lead running through the door?
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#3 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
I have a CTec leads permanently attached to the battery terminals
When I plug the ctec in the lead comes forward over the soft rubber strip into the front wheel well
When I plug the ctec in the lead comes forward over the soft rubber strip into the front wheel well
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
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#4 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
It's a soft top, so either top off or windows open. I will check as you recommend. Any thought on what adaptor i need, assuming that it is indeed connected?
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#5 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
Your photos show 2 different plugs...doubt you can find an adaptor that fits both...but who knows..I would rewire a socket by the dash to fit your ctek plug....Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#6 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
Hi Mart,
the vehicle side connector seems not to be an SAE 71 style connector. If it would be one, then Ctek sells the interface Artikelnr. 56-564. The best pictures are on Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/CTEK-Anschlusslit ... 2233290675
It comes with a battery charge indicator. Maybe that you find a match for SAE71 to what you have found in the dash.
Klaus
the vehicle side connector seems not to be an SAE 71 style connector. If it would be one, then Ctek sells the interface Artikelnr. 56-564. The best pictures are on Amazon
https://www.amazon.de/CTEK-Anschlusslit ... 2233290675
It comes with a battery charge indicator. Maybe that you find a match for SAE71 to what you have found in the dash.
Klaus
Klaus
1963 FHC 889633, 1979 Porsche 928, 1991 Mazda MX-5
1963 FHC 889633, 1979 Porsche 928, 1991 Mazda MX-5
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#7 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
I just crocodile clip onto the battery. Doesn't take a tick to open the bonnet.
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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#8 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
My trickle charger goes into my cigarette lighter,ctek charger and buy the adaptor
https://www.ctek.com/uk/battery-charger ... t-cig-plug
So easy to remove before a drive and re instate when i park her back in the garage.
https://www.ctek.com/uk/battery-charger ... t-cig-plug
So easy to remove before a drive and re instate when i park her back in the garage.
David
1968 S1.5 OTS, ex USA converted to RHD
1968 S1.5 OTS, ex USA converted to RHD
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#9 Re: Connecting a trickle charger
If you’ve got a tow bar , here’s another CTEK option;
https://thomasperformance.co.uk/brands/ ... le-charger
https://thomasperformance.co.uk/brands/ ... le-charger
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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