Battery charge

J11SEK · 04-17-2020, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianm5

I’m probably stating the obvious here but I’ve trickle charged the car back to full....

...the stop start is back on but more surprisingly there seems to be a huge increase in power (either power or response etc), I’m talking about a 100bhp difference in feeling.

I’ve read some threads, perception of improved power seems not unheard of but there’s no specific info.

In the end I bought the charger I could get hold of during lockdown, aka a Halfords special. It’s not amazing but it’s getting the job done. Turns out everyone I know needs the thing.

I am not sure about a restoration of power but maybe you just forgot how quick it was

Agree with oneextra Re this.... prob a placebo affect..... keep it trickle charged, can't do any harm. My battery is in good order but I put the trickle charge on it Thursday (won't be driving it for a few days) and it's taken until fri am to be fully charged! If these cars aren't being driven for any length of time regularly then PUT it on trickle to avoid ANY issues Re weakening battery's....

ianm5 · 04-18-2020, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J11SEK

Agree with oneextra Re this.... prob a placebo affect.....

Yes...probably.

I’ve never seen a car with such a Jekyll and Hyde character. I spend so long driving 1500rpm in soft mode I forget what the car is when you dial it up.

b21playa · 04-19-2020, 01:56 AM

Do you connect over battery or to jump posts under bonnet?

J11SEK · 04-19-2020, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b21playa

Do you connect over battery or to jump posts under bonnet?

To trickle charge you MUST connect to the points under the bonnet.... if you connect direct to the battery I believe it can damage it......

Taheemr · 04-19-2020, 07:28 AM

[QUOTE=maybe you just forgot how quick it was

[/QUOTE]

Yes I was thinking the same thing !!

b21playa · 04-20-2020, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J11SEK

To trickle charge you MUST connect to the points under the bonnet.... if you connect direct to the battery I believe it can damage it......

Thanks, just wondering how to connect it when car is out on the drive

J11SEK · 04-20-2020, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b21playa

Quote:

Originally Posted by J11SEK

To trickle charge you MUST connect to the points under the bonnet.... if you connect direct to the battery I believe it can damage it......

Thanks, just wondering how to connect it when car is out on the drive

Yep that could be tricky..... my charger is small and fits in a compartment at back of engine bay so bonnet can be closed (photo) I know some older versions are large and wouldn't be able to do this..... but you would have a wire running to your power supply on show regardless of charger size...

OneExtra · 04-20-2020, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b21playa

Thanks, just wondering how to connect it when car is out on the drive

You would need to run an extension lead from the house to the car

M5Rick · 04-21-2020, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J11SEK

Yep that could be tricky..... my charger is small and fits in a compartment at back of engine bay so bonnet can be closed (photo) I know some older versions are large and wouldn't be able to do this..... but you would have a wire running to your power supply on show regardless of charger size...

Received my Ctek 5.0 today and that cubby hole where you put yours is exactly where I've placed mine! AGM and car setting and it's going through all the stages.

OneExtra · 04-24-2020, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Received my Ctek 5.0 today and that cubby hole where you put yours is exactly where I've placed mine! AGM and car setting and it's going through all the stages.

I fastened mine to the wall in front of the car and next to a plug, just run the cables under the bonnet, been sat there 3 weeks and not moved. Think a trip to the shops tonight to give it a run.

b21playa · 04-24-2020, 03:37 AM

How long are the cables from charger to clips? OneExtra's idea sounds good, keep it all inside and just run the jump clips outside

Not to worry just seen the Noco ones are nearly 3m in length from charger. This should be enough to reach to my car

thehaireone · 04-27-2020, 05:15 AM

Hi peeps.

I see that the Ctex 5.0 has been mentioned. Any recommendations for a suitable trickle charger?

Not been doing much driving so I may have to look into this.

Thx

OneExtra · 04-27-2020, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehaireone

Hi peeps.

I see that the Ctex 5.0 has been mentioned. Any recommendations for a suitable trickle charger?

Not been doing much driving so I may have to look into this.

Thx

Yes the CTEK 5.0

b21playa · 04-27-2020, 05:46 AM

I’ve just brought a Noco Genius 10, waiting for the extension cable before fitting as my cars parked on the drive

thehaireone · 04-27-2020, 07:31 AM

Thanks for the quick info

thehaireone · 07-13-2020, 02:14 AM

Hi guys,

I have been using the recommended CTEK which does the job. We are away for 2 weeks in August.

Any thoughts on leaving connected and switched on while away for 2 weeks? Does anybody else do this? Didn't know if people left it switched on an unattended.

Thx

PoolCar · 07-13-2020, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehaireone

Hi guys,

I have been using the recommended CTEK which does the job. We are away for 2 weeks in August.

Any thoughts on leaving connected and switched on while away for 2 weeks? Does anybody else do this? Didn't know if people left it switched on an unattended.

Thx

Yes, no problem to leave Ctek connected continuously.

OneExtra · 07-13-2020, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehaireone

Hi guys,

I have been using the recommended CTEK which does the job. We are away for 2 weeks in August.

Any thoughts on leaving connected and switched on while away for 2 weeks? Does anybody else do this? Didn't know if people left it switched on an unattended.

Thx

I had mine connected for 2 months no issues, thats what its supposed to do.

M5Rick · 07-13-2020, 05:36 AM

I hardly charge my battery now with the Ctek 5.0.
A good pointer is when stop/start doesn't kick in then its time to charge but it's working all the time now so no need to connect. The ctek 5.0 not only maintains your battery it keeps it working like new for longer.

thehaireone · 07-13-2020, 08:03 AM

Thanks Guys.

Appreciate it can stay connected for an extended amount of time, although it will be left alone for 2 weeks, so wanted to make sure

04-19-2020, 01:56 AM	#25
b21playa Private First Class 30 Rep 187 Posts Drives: LCI e60 535d msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Do you connect over battery or to jump posts under bonnet?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2020, 07:28 AM	#27
Taheemr Captain 280 Rep 731 Posts Drives: M6 GC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=maybe you just forgot how quick it was [/QUOTE] Yes I was thinking the same thing !!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-24-2020, 03:37 AM	#33
b21playa Private First Class 30 Rep 187 Posts Drives: LCI e60 535d msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK iTrader: (0)	How long are the cables from charger to clips? OneExtra's idea sounds good, keep it all inside and just run the jump clips outside Not to worry just seen the Noco ones are nearly 3m in length from charger. This should be enough to reach to my car Last edited by b21playa; 04-24-2020 at 04:06 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2020, 05:15 AM	#34
thehaireone New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 MCB Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Charger type Hi peeps. I see that the Ctex 5.0 has been mentioned. Any recommendations for a suitable trickle charger? Not been doing much driving so I may have to look into this. Thx
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2020, 05:46 AM	#36
b21playa Private First Class 30 Rep 187 Posts Drives: LCI e60 535d msport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK iTrader: (0)	I’ve just brought a Noco Genius 10, waiting for the extension cable before fitting as my cars parked on the drive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2020, 07:31 AM	#37
thehaireone New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 MCB Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick info
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2020, 02:14 AM	#38
thehaireone New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 MCB Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, I have been using the recommended CTEK which does the job. We are away for 2 weeks in August. Any thoughts on leaving connected and switched on while away for 2 weeks? Does anybody else do this? Didn't know if people left it switched on an unattended. Thx
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2020, 05:36 AM	#41
M5Rick General 59630 Rep 19,450 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Southern England iTrader: (0)	I hardly charge my battery now with the Ctek 5.0. A good pointer is when stop/start doesn't kick in then its time to charge but it's working all the time now so no need to connect. The ctek 5.0 not only maintains your battery it keeps it working like new for longer.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2020, 08:03 AM	#42
thehaireone New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 MCB Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys. Appreciate it can stay connected for an extended amount of time, although it will be left alone for 2 weeks, so wanted to make sure
	Appreciate 0 Quote