Which CTEK model is best for GT?

[Masser50]

So what's the collective thoughts on the best CTEK for the Granturismo. Have been thinking the MXS 5.0, unless others think there is a better alternative?

 

[CatmanV2]

I rather doubt there's much difference between the models. 5.0 certainly gives you lots of LEDs

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[allandwf]

^ Any model will do what is required. I have one screwed to each end of the garage, ( Just because one car had front mounted battery, and I was too lazy to change it.) One is a basic model, and one has lots of lights, not noticed any difference in performance other than the select button on the fancier one can sometimes be temperamental.

 

[redsonnylee]

I’ve been using the MXS 5.0 for a few years without any problems on the 3200 and recently on the GS.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Guys, don't get fussy over which brand of electricity you're going to charge your car with. Any charger is capable.

I have the ctek 5 amp item and the aldi. Personally I think the Aldi is just as good as the Ctek.
The Ctek being a bit more 'intelligent' does 'give up' on batteries that are failing whereas the Aldi one will recover ones that have been deeply discharged to a usable state.

 

[Needamaser]

Guys, don't get fussy over which brand of electricity you're going to charge your car with. Any charger is capable.

I have the ctek 5 amp item and the aldi. Personally I think the Aldi is just as good as the Ctek.
The Ctek being a bit more 'intelligent' does 'give up' on batteries that are failing whereas the Aldi one will recover ones that have been deeply discharged to a usable state.

Agreed. My experience as well.

 

[MGT]

I have the 5.0 Ctek but only use it when the car hasn't been driven in a while (e.g. an overnight top up every couple of weeks) rather than continuously hooked up

 

[Gp79]

Been using this ctek last 3 1/2 years and battery has been good in my GS. no idea age if battery but not new in that time

 

[Mr S]

I think I need to upgrade my charger. I bought one a few years back for my VX220 from Aldi, and its been great, but I don't think its man enough for the GS battery, as it only seems to want to charge the battery to just over half way, then its stops. May get a beefier version

 

[Masser50]

I bought the CTEK MXS 5.0 with the sensor as part of a package. For those in Aust I sourced it from NZ from https://www.pbtech.com/product/BATCTK1987F/CTEK-HEALTH-PACK-bundle-MXS-50-12V-5AMP-NG-CHARGER, $135 delivered, not a bad price from web searches.

 

[midlifecrisis]

If you really want to go to the nth degree you should have temperature compensation sensors when charging a battery but really, can you really justify the expense especially if you have a 5 year guarantee on your Bosch S5 battery that you've kept the receipt for just in case...

 

[Masser50]

Not sure I get the thinking.....larger batteries like the one in the GT in OZ cost over $500, cheaper ones with lower ampage can be had. Hauling them out to replace is a pain the the **** at the best of times, usually when you really need the car!