Which battery conditioner?

[LordGrover]

I'm looking for a battery conditioner, preferably one to plug into the cigar lighter so I don't have to faff about in the battery compartment.
Those I've found so far are Optimate, Accumate, Ctek and Airflow. Does it matter which model? Is one better than the other? Are there others I should consider?

[Bluebottle]

LordGrover said:

I'm looking for a battery conditioner, preferably one to plug into the cigar lighter so I don't have to faff about in the battery compartment.
Those I've found so far are Optimate, Accumate, Ctek and Airflow. Does it matter which model? Is one better than the other? Are there others I should consider?

I use the Accumate but don't use the cigarette lighter (did for about a month before it fell apart with over use). The accumate comes with a connection lead with a rubber cover cap that you can hard wire to the fusebox/battery terminals, then all you need to do is lean in the passenger window to plug in when you park up.

linky to lead

Edited by Bluebottle on Friday 25th January 12:32

[gemini]

Hard wire in an Accumate

I think TVRCC were discounting them a while back - might still be doing so?

[tvr4ever]

LordGrover said:

I'm looking for a battery conditioner, preferably one to plug into the cigar lighter so I don't have to faff about in the battery compartment.
Those I've found so far are Optimate, Accumate, Ctek and Airflow. Does it matter which model? Is one better than the other? Are there others I should consider?

Iv'e been using the Accumate now for five years (cigarette lighter plug) works perfect.

[The AJP Griff]

C-TEK make the smartest battery chargers and conditioners out there,they're compact,nice looking and well made quality stuff,and come with 5 year gaurantee!

[lazy]

tvr4ever said:

Iv'e been using the Accumate now for five years (cigarette lighter plug) works perfect.

2 years for me and it works a treat.

[gemini]

here

[dazren]

Just got a CTEK3600. Good bit of kit.

[rev-erend]

I have an optimate 3 and it died after about 2 years .. now need another and a car battery

[LordGrover]

The AJP Griff said:

C-TEK make the smartest battery chargers and conditioners out there,they're compact,nice looking and well made quality stuff,and come with 5 year gaurantee!

Were it a poll the Accumate wins hands down so far.
This C-tek johnny - to which model are you referring? There are loads on their website.

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[Crazycraig]

Another Accumate here.

3 years and counting.

[LordGrover]

Crazycraig said:

Another Accumate here.

3 years and counting.

Cosseted, carpeted, heated garages with four post lifts don't count! Unfair advantage.

I wish I lived as well as your Chim.

[kojak]

Accumate also.

Mite be wrong, but I think Optimate and Accumate are the same thing. Think one is aimed at bikes and the other cars...but not sure.

Edited by kojak on Friday 25th January 14:49

[Nicholas Blair]

Accumate being fitted tomorrow.

[RIP_puffsorted2]

Accumate fitted in the boot. Just back in the garage and plug it it

[Pasco]

Crazycraig said:

Another Accumate here.

3 years and counting.

Yep same here hard wired and plug next to passenger door, side of seat, 4ft of cable and i plug it in when she's back in her room

[davetherave1970]

Accumate here too!

Wouldn't be without one.

[AUDISELLER]

Yep, Accumate Pro - purfick!

[optimax sniffer]

Another vote for Accumate

Hello Mate

[Ballistic Banana]

Optimate http://www.optimate-sp.com/ had one now for about 7-8 years and has been flawless...thats probably given the kiss of death

BB