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@marinercegovic80498 ай бұрын
Is it safe to leave eyelets connected to the battery once you are finished charging and on the road?
@CTEKBatteryChargers8 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out to us! 😊 Yes that is fine.
@lickmikehunt4 жыл бұрын
can I use recond mode while the battery is still connected to the car? or do i have to disconnect the battery first and put it in recond mod?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi. All CTEK chargers are always electronic safe in all modes - so you can safely use the RECOND mode when the battery is mounted in the vehicle.
@mikeriverajr44474 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers so your saying 15 volts is safe for electronic only designed for 12.8 to 14.4 max volts?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@mikeriverajr4447 Hi, Yes. The vehicle manufacturer states that the electronic components can take 16V but not more - that is the reason that we stay safe under that limit. CTEKs charger is always electronic safe - in all modes. Best regards CTEK Support
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@mikeriverajr4447 Hi, according to our co-operation with more than 40 vehicle manufacturer - our knowledge is that the electronic components in vehicles can take 16V but not more. If you have some other recommendation regarding your electronic components I recommend you to follow that recommendation. Best regards CTEK Support
@gregdyer83733 жыл бұрын
Hi I have the ctek 5.0 and it has been stuck on stage 3 for over 24 hours. Is my battery finished? It’s an exide 95ah 800. Range Rover sport. Thanks
@H4rleyBoyАй бұрын
I use mine in a motor home to charge the starter battery, it is difficult to disconnect as it is under the cab floor (Fiat Ducato), so is it okay to leave it connected while I am driving???
@andrewscarr89439 ай бұрын
I have a Ctek smart charger charger which has been working well, but I have a couple of comments. The first two times I used it, I found that the battery did not get properly charged even though it had reached the “CARE” mode. I used it again last night and monitored the voltage remotely, on my iPad via my car tracker. On this occasion, on reaching the “CARE” mode, I left it a few more hours before disconnecting. This time I found that the battery had reached its capacity.
@CTEKBatteryChargers8 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out to us! 😊 We'd like you to contact us here so we can give you help if you wish any support.: support.ctek.com/ or e-mail us at support@ctek.com and we'll take it from there. Have a nice day! 😊
@peterbeyer57552 жыл бұрын
I have an AGM 95 CA battery that I’m charging with an MSX 7. I think my battery is fully charged but when I charge it it ships through the first 3 stages but takes hours to get to the last fourth light. When it’s on the fourth light and I turn of the charger it again takes at least an hour to go to the fourth stage even though the battery I believe fully charge.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, The charger will go through all charge steps every time it is connected to a battery. And even if the battery is fully charged (or almost) the charger will try to add just a hint more energy if possible. If it takes time in step 4, it means that your battery is most likely in good condition. So keep charging and your battery will last a lot longer. Best regards CTEK Support
@chesalao1904 жыл бұрын
The first time I used it, I connected the negative terminal of the charger straight to the negative terminal of the battery which was still in the car connected. I did not connect the negative to an earthing point in the body work. It charged normally (I suppose), but did I break anything?
@Chinook2494 жыл бұрын
Probably not. The car has the negative terminal connected to the chassis anyway, so it would complete the circuit the same way.
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, no - you did probably not brake anything, but if your car is equipped with BMS (Battery Management System) and you connect the charger directly to the poles, the BMS do not "see" the charge and will still work as the battery is half charged with more fuel consumption as a result. It can take days before the system can detect the correct state of charge again. Best regards CTEK Support
@Mnezo6663 жыл бұрын
Good info! I use 2, 3 times my CTEK MX 7.0 connected direct to negative pole and regenerative brake system at one Mazda 6 stop to work for 5-600 km and after that start again. Best regards!
@user-yu4zg4mf7k4 ай бұрын
my ctek 5 just stays on the orange check light, there is no red light showing. it has been on for quite a while.
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 We would need additional information to help you further. Please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@EricNielsen1873 жыл бұрын
I have three MUS 4.3 chargers, and love them. Is the MXS 5.0 AGM function the same and the Snowflake/AGM function on the MUS 4.3?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your kind words! The snowflake and the AGM mode both raise the voltage to 14,7, but MXS 5 also have a temperature sensor to adjust the voltage according to temperature. Best regards CTEK Support
@jesroop4 жыл бұрын
Recently bought Ctek 5.0 charger. Once it reach to no 7 should I disconnect the charge or let it finish to the end no 8?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for choosing a CTEK charger. The battery is 100% fully charged when step 7 is lit. Step 8 is amore careful long time maintenance. You can disconnect the charger whenever you need to use your car , even if the battery isn't fully charged - just remember to charge again later on. Or you could have your charger connected for months and months it will not overcharge your battery. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@kezzla3 ай бұрын
My charger just beeped 5 times(i think). There is no beepcode chart in the manual, what does it mean?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 ай бұрын
Hi, Only the pro 60/ pro 120 can beep and they will tell you whats wrong in the display. Otherwise it was something else beeping. For further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we'll help you from there. Have a nice day! 😊
@francoisfontaine56982 жыл бұрын
Hi ! Can I leave the battery of my Hybrid car connected to my battery charger (MSX 5.0) for an extended period of time (I'm not going to use the car for the next 5 months) ? Or is is better to just let it as is and recharge it (if needed) when I come back ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for reaching out! If it's a CTEK charger, you can leave it on for a longer time 😉 CTEK chargers are designed to fully charge a battery and then automatically switch over to long term maintenance. Before leaving the charger unattended for a long time, ensure that the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the green LED. Have a great day! ☀
@mrfizeg86614 жыл бұрын
When I connect the Ctek 5.0 to my mk3 Ford Focus can I lock the doors ( bonnet closed) and leave it alarmed with no issue to the car in a locked state?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
HI. Yes there is no problem to connect the charger to the vehicle charge points and charge when the vehicle is locked. Best regards CTEK Support
@user-yu4zg4mf7k4 ай бұрын
my ctek 5 stays on the check. There is no red light showing up just the orange check light
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 We would need additional information to help you further. Please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@eizlan484 жыл бұрын
My MXS 5 Test & Charge charger stays in bulk mode(in bike mode) for almost 6 hours when the sealed lead acid battery(14.2Ah) for alarm system that was being charge has around 12.2 volts still inside. Is that normal? Or I shouldn’t be charging that type of battery using this charger? Please respond. Thank you!
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, if the battery was totally flat when you started to charge, it could stay in BULK for up to 9 hours. But if the voltage is still 12,2 after 6 hours that say something is wrong. If the battery gets very hot - please disconnect directly, it might suffer from a broken cell. If the battery is cold, and you measure when the charger is still charging - there is a risk that the charger doesn,t work properly. It comes with 5 years of warranty so return it to the dealer if it is still within warranty. Good luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@eizlan484 жыл бұрын
CTEK Battery Chargers Thank you for your response. I’ve got it sorted. I just left it for a few more hours to charge and the light turned green. I checked with a multimeter and it’s was fully charged. Maybe it’s because the battery is too old, it wasn’t accepting charge properly.
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@eizlan48 Hi, good to hear that it worked out well. If the battery is worn out it will take longer time - but if you charge a bit more often that can be better and you will prolong the lifetime of the battery. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@69elchupacabra694 жыл бұрын
Hi, one last question, can I start my bike/car while the charger is connected (either directly to the battery/ground or through the cigarette lighter) without disconnecting?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Yes, that will give you some extra startpower.Just don't forgett to disconenct before you drive away... Best regards CTEK Support
@69elchupacabra694 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers i bought two and just revived my battery. Thanks!
@haydenspoppa7859 ай бұрын
Hello CTEK, I have your Lithium US charger connected to my 2023 911 Carrera T. Until a week or so ago, whenever I connected the charger, the unit would move from amber light 2 through to green in about 12 hours. This last week, I can’t get the unit to move beyond amber light 2 no matter how much time has passed. I’ve unplugged and plugged back in several times to no avail. Hard wired to the car via comfort indicator (eyelet). Thoughts on what May be happening here?
@CTEKBatteryChargers9 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out to us! 😊 Sounds like it isn't outputting anything, please contact us at: support.ctek.com/ or e-mail us at support@ctek.com and we'll take it from there. Have a nice day! 😊
@brcrdsb7 ай бұрын
What about supply mode? Cant find more informationion about it.
@CTEKBatteryChargers7 ай бұрын
Hi, The supply mode will supply constant current with a voltage of 13,6V. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at support.ctek.com/ or visit us at www.ctek.com/ Have a nice day! ☺
@arifinsidabutar8579 Жыл бұрын
What series do you recommend to buy? Share the link pls.
@sckyck4 жыл бұрын
What's the 'smallest' battery the XS25000 can be used on. Can it be used to charge an AGM 8.6AH (10 hr) motorcycle battery? Thanks!
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, teh XS 25000 is recommended for batteries from 30Ah. So to charge a small battery - 8,6Ah will, strange enough , leave the battery undercharged. Voltage will rise too quickly but there is no time to fill Current before the chargers turnes off. I strongly recommend you to choose a smaller charger. The POWERSPORT or the MXS 5.0 is good choices Best regards CTEK Support
@sckyck4 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks! I'll look into the MXS 5.0.
@gatgolf Жыл бұрын
It's not clear to me whether recond mode can be used with an AGM battery? MXS 5.0 manual says for lead acid and Ca batteries. BUT option for AGM/RECOND is available on the unit. Is it beneficial or detrimental to use this mode for AGM car batteries?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi, AGM batteries do not suffer from acid stratification, so there is no really use to se RECOND+AGM mode. How ever many CaCa batteries are recommended to be charged with slightly higher voltage (AGM mode) and they actually benify from RECOND. So it might not be that obvious how to use the different modes - but I hope this helps. Best regards CTEK Support
@JohnVDenley4 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between the msx5 and the ct5 "time to go"?
@paulmalcolm88899 ай бұрын
The CT5 Time to go is actually discharging my battery. I am waiting for a reply from CTEK
@TheCorrectionist19847 ай бұрын
I accidently ordered the ctek for motorcycles. Well it still recharge my dead car battery? I don't care how long it takes.
@CTEKBatteryChargers6 ай бұрын
Hi! Which charger did you order and how large is your car battery?
@TheCorrectionist19846 ай бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers , 56-865, I have a Q50 Hybrid so I think it's a pretty beefy AGM type. I ended up putting a little juice in it with a charger and the CTEK now seems to have topped it off and will keep it there. I was just sad I don't think it could desulfate it. Basically had to add enough charge to skip that step. Btw, you guys are awesome. Found you on Leno and love how you respond on socials. I think now it'll do at keeping the battery charged but probably can't recondition it, yea?
@tsnow68443 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to charge batteries in the home? I have read some things online that you shouldnt do it for whatever reason
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, A battery can be a dangerous thing, especially if it is broken. If you check the battery from time to time, and disconnect the charger if the battery shows any sign of heavy boiling, expanding or bad smell. If your battery is in good condition, there is no problem to charge inside, especially if you use a safe charger as CTEK. Good Luck, best regards CTEK Support
@tsnow68443 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thank you :)
@neilsun100 Жыл бұрын
What is normal mode??
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Normal is the standard charging mode, represented by a car icon on many of our chargers.
@bassthis6 ай бұрын
Is there any audible noise that emanates from the 7002 when set in the recon mode?
@CTEKBatteryChargers6 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 The charger constantly measures the state of charge of the battery. This might in some cases be heard as a clicking or buzzing sound. This will in no way affect the quality of the charger or the charge. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ or email us at support@ctek.com and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@inhaleexhale2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a 1993 Miata and in the past I have used the CTEK 56-353 MULTI US 7002. But recently it was damaged in a lightning storm. I don't know whether to buy another 7002 or if the MXS 5.0. I don't understand the difference between the 7002 and the MXS 5.0. I am currently not driving the car at all and have not for months and don't anticipate driving it anytime soon. Thanks for your advice.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi,The big difference is the size of the charge. MXS 5.0 is recommended for batteries from 1,2-160Ah and charges with 0,8 and 5A (depending on mode chosen). The Multi US 7002 is recommended for batteries from 14Ah to 220Ah. and charges with 7A. If you have a Miata, both charger models will work perfect. Best regards CTEK Support
@davidbollier38592 жыл бұрын
To use the recovery it says the battery should be fully charged. I have a agm battery so should I charge fully on the snowflake and then switch to recond? It was deeply discharged so I'm confused which mode to start with since the recond says it should be fully charged first.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
HI. When you choose the RECOND mode, the charger will first fully charge the battery to make sure it is OK and in good charged condition (step 1-5 on most chargers) after that step 6 will lit up this is the actual RECOND function, when RECOND is done the charger will automatically go to maintenance mood (step 7-8) How ever - RECOND is made to take care of stratified electrolyte (Acid stratification) and AGM batteries got the electrolyte bound in an Absorbing Glass Matt which makes it impossible for the electrolyte to stratify. So there is actually no big gain using RECOND on an AGM battery. It will not harm - but it will not do much good either. My recommendation is to use AGM setting every time you are charging. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@sanmarino_cs16983 жыл бұрын
Hi I’ve put my new MXS5.0 on my e92 M3 for 5 days now and it’s been sitting at stage 6 for the last 3 days. I expected it to be cycling between 7 and 8 easily by now. Has it got stuck or could there be another issue? It’s on standard car mode + Agm.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, It could be the green light No 7 is weak. Shadow the charger with you hand to check. If you didn't choose RECOND, the RECOND stage (6) will lit up at the same time as FLOAT maintenance (7). I would appreciate if you could give me the serial number printed on the bottom of the charger. Wright it here, or to info@ctek.com. Best regards CTEK Support
@petervanoosten31656 ай бұрын
What does red lights mean on my CS one charger?
@CTEKBatteryChargers6 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 It can mean a lot of different things. Please check the manual which can be found on www.ctek.com. There you can find some explanations for different issues. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ or email us at support@ctek.com and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@tirivaenim2 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to use the MXS 25 to charge a Gel battery? Secondly if I have a 12v 200ah Gel battery, which Ctek charger is best?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, The MXS 25 is perfect for GEL batteries, as the GEL battery is a type of lead acid. The MXS 25 is a good choice for a 200Ah GEL battery, it will charge fast and safe. You could also use the MXS 7.0, the MXS 10, the M15 or the M25. But if you have the MXS 25 already, I think you should use that one. Best regards CTEK Support
@jonbenson3313 жыл бұрын
Can a CTEK DS250a be used with a Smartpass to charge a Lithium battery?
@17shakil2 жыл бұрын
I do lot of car sound tuning! Should I put supply mode ? Or just charge it ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I recommend you to charge when you have the possibility, and to use SUPPLY when you have big consumers active. Please note that if the consumers are bigger than what the charger can supply, the charger might go to error mode, and stop supplying. Best regards CTEK Support
@chimai0017 ай бұрын
is it safe if it finished chargening battery full and i leave cabels connected over night?
@CTEKBatteryChargers7 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 Yes that will work. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ or email us at support@ctek.com and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@ari1234.3 жыл бұрын
I have a Deep cycle Kinetik battery brand new Sealed that was stored for almost 20 months..My ctek 7002. In normal mode It charged to step before last...So I did the reconditioned mode And it fully charged...Was it done properly or I could have done the reconditioning mode from the start???
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, You could have done the RECOND from start, but the most important thing is that you charge the battery, and that is what you did. Best regards CTEK Support
@Aodyxiuss3 жыл бұрын
What is the AGM mode? Charging outside in the winter is fine? (The manual says never charge a frozen battery.)
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, To add high voltage to a freesen battery will ruin the battery.A fully charged healthy battery freezes at -67 Celsius. A totally drained battery freezes some degrees below 0 Celsius as the water and the sulphuric acid is stratified. So if your battery is totally drained and it is below minus it would be a good idea to take the battery somewhere warmer for some hours before charging. If the battery is not totally drained, it is probably not a problem to charge even at low temperatures. The AGM mode will give a higher voltage that suites many AGM batteries, but is also good when charging at cold temperatures as the voltage will be a bit higher to compensate. This will make the electrolyte accept charge better (As long as it is not froozen..) Good luck Best regards CTEK Support
@tiggersmith7393 Жыл бұрын
CTEK don't recommend attaching the negative to the battery yet you sell CTEK CONNECT EYELET for permanent battery connection?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. If you are connecting the charger to a newer vehicle with start stop function, there is a BMS (Battery management system) connected at the negative terminal, if you connect the charger to the negative terminal the BMS does not understand that the battery gets charged and the system will not work as good as planned. That is why the charger should be connected to the recommended charge point. The CONNECT EYELET can be connected to the same recommended charge points for best result. If you have a vehicle without BMS you can with good result charge directly at the negative terminal. I hope this explains better. Best regards CTEK Support
@chiccoboyadventures10 ай бұрын
Using Ctek mxs 5, what is the average duration on Recond mode from Stage 4?
@CTEKBatteryChargers10 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out! 😊 In our manual you can find the estimated maximum time it can take but it hard to guess how long it will actually take since it will depend on many factors such as battery type, battery size, temperature and if something else is drawing power from the battery.
@WesHablett4 жыл бұрын
All Noco chargers seem to have a bypass/supply mode. Disappointing that it's missing in
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, The MXS 7.0 definitely got a SUPPLY mode! CTEK have got SUPPLY on our bigger charges more than 15 years! Best regards CTEK Support
@chriswills65993 жыл бұрын
Hello looking to replace my ctec charger after 12years of heavy use. I’m unsure of what to buy next and the difference between the “ct5 time to go” and the ”msx 5.0”. I have small motorcycle/Jetski battery’s and agm (90ah) car battery to charge and maintain. I run a total loss system on the Jetski so the battery voltage gets fairly low(red top/odyssey). What would you recommend? Thanks in advance.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, A difference that I think is important for you - is that the MXS 5.0 can charge lead acid batteries as small as 1,2 Ah and the Time to GO charges lead acid batteries from 20Ah. So if you have smaller batteries smaller than 20Ah - the MXS 5.0 is the best choice. The MXS 5.0 is telling you what it is doing - step one - two and so on , and the Time to Go shows the time left until fully charged. Best regards CTEK Support
@Testadisceccu3 жыл бұрын
With your 2.5m extension lead, can you add multiple extension leads (5metre in total?). Will this be ok with your MXS5.0 on low current motorbike mode?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, we recommend to use one 2,5 m extension lead, as there will be voltage fall when the leads get longer. The voltage drop might undercharge the battery. If possible extend the cable between the charger and the mains. If two extension leads is the only way you can charge - use two! It is always better to charge than not to. Good luck. Best regards CTEK SUPPORT
@jaromirondra93782 жыл бұрын
Hi which solar panels are compatible with the D250SE 200w solar panel and AGM 220w batteries for my campervan conversion
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. We recommend solarpanel sized 40-300W. They should not deliver higher voltage than 23V as that will break the D250SE. I hope this helps. Best regards CTEK Support
@hattabadjeber71 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can i use CTEK for BMW f30 ? Is it okay if i leave CTEK keep connected to the battery for months when ? In case i leave my car for months… thank you
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. From what I know the BMW is driven by fuel, and not by battery. Please correct me if I am wrong. Yes, you can charge your battery and when the battery is fully charged and the charger has turned to maintenance, you can leave it connected for months and months. We do recommend to check in on the vehicle from time to time to see that everything is fine. Best regards CTEK Support
@martinkendal248610 ай бұрын
Hi can I use my Ctek mxs 10 charger to charge my motorbike battery?
@CTEKBatteryChargers10 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out to us! 😊 That would depend a bit on the size of the battery. The MXS 10 can charge batteries with 20AH all the way up to 300AH. If your battery isnt within that range you can use our Product Selector Tool which will help you find the right charger for your battery: www.ctek.com/uk/battery-chargers-12v-24v Have a nice day! 😊
@RedDiamond62 Жыл бұрын
I had normal mode selected when I charged a AGM battery, have I damaged the battery ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. Not at all. Your AGM battery will get fully charged when using CAR mode, it will just take some minutes longer. Best regards CTEK Support
@lesawpiwowarski9078 Жыл бұрын
Can I use AGM mode while charging Renault Nissan 12V - L2 EFB 60Ah 640A (EN) MF with CTEK MSX 5.0 ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! If the recommended charging voltage for your battery is 14.7V, use the AGM mode. If it is lower or if you are unsure, use the regular charging mode.
@cartrips92634 жыл бұрын
How long should I keep an AGM 12V 20Ah battery on the charger in Recond mode with the MXS 5.0?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, In general we do not recommend to use RECOND to AGM batteries, the do not get stratified as wet lead acid batteries get. RECOND will be done between 0,5-6 hours depending on the batteries need. After that the charger will go into maintenance mode. We only recommend to use RECOND once or twice a year. So if you have used AGM+ RECOND please change to AGM. you can have the charger connected for as long time as you want. or charge how often you want, the charge will not harm the battery. Best regards CTEK Support
@CENTAUR5592 жыл бұрын
Why do you suggest the negative terminal on the body and not the battery?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, most newer vehicles has got a BMS (Battery Management System) to check the battery voltage and inform the vehicle if there is power enough in the battery to use less fuel, to save CO2 emissions. This BMS is mounted close to the negative pole on the battery, if you connect the chargers negative clamp directly to the negative pole the BMS will not "see" the charge and will keep working as if the voltage was the same as before the charge. If we connect to a recommended charge point or to the body the BMS will be in the loop, detecting all the charge and give the correct information to the vehicles system and the vehicle will work better. So connecting to body or recommended negative charge point is to make the vehicle work better - the battery will get as good charged if the charger is connected to the negative pole as to the recommended negative charge point or to the body. I hope this explains. Best regards CTEK Support
@user-jg3zh3xr5b11 ай бұрын
I have a CTEK MXS7.0 and all of a sudden, no matter what battery I connect it to (good or bad), the first stage light (desulphation) continuously flashes red/orange . Why?
@CTEKBatteryChargers10 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for reaching out! 😊 The MXS 7 will flash on the first light when it is doing the desulphation. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at support.ctek.com/ or visit us at www.ctek.com/
@drayxoda3 жыл бұрын
What mode should be used on a CTEK "CT5 Time to Go" to charge a GEL battery? Thank you.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you have a GEL battery, use NORMAL mode. Best regards CTEK Support
@aaalanwp3 жыл бұрын
My wife has a mobility scooter that runs at 60v using 5x12v 20ah, after a none used winter period they are as flat as can be, can I parallel them and charge them all with my soon to arrive msx7, or should I break it down to smaller loads, ie 1 or two at a time?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, You can disconnect the batteries and charge them one by one with the MXS 7.0. This will show if the batteries are OK or not. If they have been standing still for months, there is a risk that they need to be replaced. If all batteries are OK, charge them fully and connect in serie again to a 60V system. The MXS 7.0 can not be used to charge the batteries still connected together. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@bhavennayagar75103 жыл бұрын
Hi. What charger should I buy for: 1. Lamborghini Huracan? 2. Nissan GTR?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, You need to find out if the battery is any type of lead acid, (AGM, EFB and so on) or if it is a Lithium (LiFePO4) For lead acid: I recommend the MXS 5.0 or the CT5 Time to Go. For Lithium: I recommend LITHIUM XS. Best regards CTEK Support
@oleghub Жыл бұрын
Hello. I have a 12V 80Ah/800A start/stop AGM battery. Now the car won't start and says that the battery is low. I have a Ctek MXS 5.0 Test&Charge charger. How do I properly charge the battery, which mode is best to use? Thank you.
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! If the recommended charging voltage for your particular battery is 14.7V, you can use the Car + Snowflake mode. If you are unsure of the recommended charging voltage, or if it is lower than 14.7V, please use the regular Car/Normal charging mode.
@barrynicholls734 жыл бұрын
Hi, l have just fitted a Yuasa YBX 9000 AGM to my Mercedes as a consumer battery, which l intend to leave connected on a trickle due to little use. Should l leave it on standard or AGM mode
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
HI, I would recommend you to use the AGM setting. Best regards CTEK Support
@Marius_PT5 ай бұрын
Hello! Does the EFB battery charge in AGM mode or in normal mode?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 Please use the normal mode with an efb battery. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@2ltcarloyvantquibenpaf1763 жыл бұрын
I have CTEK MXS 5.0 Charger, is it safe to leave the Ctek battery Charger inside the engine bay while the car is charging? because I want it to be protected from the weather and to avoid getting stolen. thank youu!
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
HI, Yes it is totally safe to leave the charger inside the vehicle whilst charging, as long it is not stored in a tiny air sealed box. It is also dust and splash proof, so leaving it out in the rain is also OK. Best regards CTEK Support
@lesawpiwowarski9078 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to charge battery Renault Nissan 12V - L2 EFB 60Ah 640A (EN) MF with CTEK MSX 5.0 (in Renault Captur II) without disconnecting the battery from the car ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes, it is safe to use the MXS 5.0 without disconnecting the battery from the car. If the car has dedicated charging or jump start points we recommend you to use those. If not, you can use the positive terminal on the battery for the red clamp and a ground point on the vehicle body for the black clamp.
@Badzazz4 жыл бұрын
i have two cars a 2006 ford escape and a 2014 lexus es350. what charger would you recommend i get? thanks!
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi. I would recommend the MXS 5.0 or the Start Stop models. Check www.ctek.com to find out more about the models, and what will suit you best. Good Luck Best regards CTEK Support
@bailezzzmc333 жыл бұрын
How do I know what stage of charging my CTEK is at? Just drove 6 hours with 14.6V going into my battery from the alternator and during the last hour of the drive it dropped to 13.4V. Thanks
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am not sure of what model you have, but if the battery drops to 13,4 it is most likely because it is fully charged and started the FLOAT maintenance. Best regards CTEK Support
@sophienguyen88232 жыл бұрын
@Ctek My almost brand new mxs 25ec just went blank while charging my bmw. The only light show up is the error light (!) when I plug it into the outlet. Contact support by email twice and haven’t heard back for a week. I didn’t even use it more than 5 times yet. What else do I need to do to get it repair under warranty?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, If the error light goes on directly, try to connect the other way round, it is most likely to reverse polarity protection that has triggered the red "!" mark. If it goes on after some times charging there is a warning that the battery might be broken, or that there are too many consumers active - but in this case other LEDs should be lit as well. If the charger behaves another way - and it is within the 2 year warranty - please take it back to your dealer for help. I will check with my collueges why you haven't got an answer. Best regards CTEK Support
@sophienguyen88232 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers No other lights are on except the error light. I bought it directly shipped and sold by Amazon and it is past the return window. They told me to contact your company but no respond. I’ll write one more time and see if I can get a hold of someone. My charger serial number ended with W2000106
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@sophienguyen8823 Hi again, Sorry to hear that your charger doesn't work, off course we will help you. I recommend you to go to www.ctek.com and search for the RMA template. Fill it and send it to the email address mentioned on the template. Good Luck. CTEK Support
@logmarful4 жыл бұрын
What length are the cables on the mxs 3.8?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi. On the battery side you have 160cm to the quick connector and then you have the accessories. The once that come with the product is 40cm long. Best regards CTEK Support
@AstroBananna2 жыл бұрын
Mine is broken already, gets incredibly hot and doesnt charge my agm beyond 2nd light
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, If light 2 is lit together with the red "!" mark in the upper left corner, the charger works fine, but can not raise the voltage to a certain level within a certain time. Reason could be too many consumers active whilst charging, charging a too big battery with a too small charger or you are trying to charge a broken battery. disconnect as many consumers as possible and try again. You can also try the charger on another battery to see if it works as it should. If so - get the battery tested it might be broken and needs to be replaced. Best regards CTEK Support
@jawedbrzadventures23964 жыл бұрын
Can I leave the charger and forget it for months unattended? I rarely use my other cars. Thanks!
@jawedbrzadventures23964 жыл бұрын
Currently using Ctek XS 0.8
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, You can leave the battery and charger unattended - as soon as the green light for fully charged is lit. It can also be a good thing to check the charger and the battery once in a while just to make sure everything is OK. We have had a battery connected for 10 years as a test - the battery is still good! But we check it once a month just for extra safety. Good luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@jawedbrzadventures23964 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you sir! Will do your suggestion. Thanks again and God bless!
@falconxh40003 жыл бұрын
But on what mode for long term storage? So many contradictions in the videos
@krisztianivanics3692 жыл бұрын
Hi Ctek. I would have a simple question. Why should I buy a ctek mxs10 charger and not a Tecmate Optimate 7 charger. I looked at the tests on the net and most of the time there Optimate 7 performed better. The price is the same. Thanks for the help so I can make a good choice.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi Krisztian. Thank you for contacting CTEK. What charger to choose is up to you. CTEK is a company only working with battery chargers and battery management solutions, and we often win prices for "best buy" and so on. We are also working together with 40 of the worlds most prestigious vehicle manufacturer and make branded chargers for them - we would not be able to do that if we didn't perform on top. From time to time, another brand or another model suits a customer need better, and sometime CTEK is the better choice for the specific needs. Before knowing what you are going to use your charger for, it is hard to give a more specific answer. Good luck with choosing. Best regards CTEK Support
@krisztianivanics3692 жыл бұрын
Hi CTEK. Thanks for the quick reply, I didn't even expect it. I will be honest, I have been using a ctek mxs 10 and a ctek xs 0.8 for 6 years without any problems. I was just wondering why a ctek charger is better than another :) One thing that bothers me is that in the cold of winter, the charger cables get very hard. They could have had a cable like the one on the ctek polar charger that can withstand the cold and remain flexible. And one more thing. I’ve tried to get a rubber shield for the temperature meter input in so many places, but nowhere can I get it. Mine was accidentally torn off and lost. Ho could you buy one? All the best is referred to as CTEK.
@williamangelini85282 жыл бұрын
Hi I’ve put my new MXS5.0 on my new battery, that I purchased new approx. 2 months ago, that died on me for some reason. When I hooked the MXS 5.0 up, I set it on MC, AGM RECOND, the power light came on and stage 1 came on. I left it for 4 days. this morning I went in to check it and the green power light was flashing, and no top lights were lit. I disconnected the charger tried to start, bike was dead. I hooked it back up but only the green power light came on, no top lights lit up in any setting. What does this mean?.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, if the green power lead is blinking, this means that there is no contact between the battery and the charger, or that the battery is discharged to less than 2V left. (that is the limit making the charger spark proof and reverse polarity protected. The blinking light should go on within 2 minutes after connecting the charger. Did you notice if the charger started to charge? Any lights on the upper row? If you try out the charger on another battery, that you know is OK, will it start? If so - the charger is fine. If not - the charger is broken and the 5 year warranty might help. I hope this clear things out. Best regards CTEK Support
@williamangelini85282 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you so much, the battery was bad.
@glennlemoncito62604 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a CTEK CT5 for my Mazda CX-5 which has a start-stop feature. My question is where do I connect the negative clamp - on the engine chassis or the negative terminal of the battery. Please clarify as you mentioned below regarding BMS and I suppose CX-5 has a BMS as well. Thanks in advance.
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
HI, CTEK always recommend you to connect the positive clamp to the positive pole on the battery and the negative clamp to chassis, The reason is the BMS, if you connect the negative clamp to negative pole on the battery the BMS will not see the charge and send faulty information to the vehicle systems. You can also look into the vehicle manual and connect according to the recommended charge point. Best regards CTEK Support
@jgloc252 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Having the same vehicle, CX5, I have a Comfort Eyelet Indicator permanently attached to the CX5 battery terminals. When time to charge, do I just plug/connect the MXS-5.0 charger to the eyelet while they're on both battery terminal posts, or do I have to move first the negative eyelet wire to the CX5 chassis ground?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@jgloc25 Hi. To charge the battery, you could with good result connect directly to the quick connector without moving, but for the BMS (Battery Management System), connected on the negative pole on the battery, to know that the battery has been charged the negative connecteion needs to be moved to the recommended charge point or to chassi. If the BMS got the wrong information about the charge status there is a risk that the electronic components will not work as planned with more CO2 emissions to follow. Best regards CTEK Support
@jgloc252 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers I see. So it's better to put the Eyelet negative wire to the car chassis, so when I connect the charger, the CX5 BMS will normally pick up the correct information. So even just for monitoring with the Eyelet indicator, does that mean I should also have its negative wire put at the chassis, and not the negative terminal? Also, a follow-up, naive question... how do I know if the car has BMS? I have an old 2004 Ford Escape too, and not sure if this has a BMS too, so should I have to also put the eyelet's negative wire on the chassis too, or fine directly on the battery negative pole for this older vehicle? Thanks much.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@jgloc25 Hi, The battery will be as good charged no matter if you connect directly to the battery, or with the negative connection to chassis. If you look at the negative pole on the battery, there will be a small box close to the pole. That is the BMS. How it looks in your specific vehicles is hard to say, but if there is no box - there is no BMS. I hope this helps. Best regards CTEK Support
@rafaelallan Жыл бұрын
Can i use ctek's recon mode without detaching the battery from the car?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Yes, all of our charge modes are safe to use without detaching the battery from the car. Best regards, CTEK Support
@jasper15802 жыл бұрын
I have a CTEK MXS 5.0 connected to a 4 month unused 2016 Lexus GX460 truck. The charger is stuck in desulphation mode (1) since 3 days. The first two days was a solid yellow (1), the third day its blinking at maybe 3/4 second intervals. Is this indicative of progress? It is working to restore a battery in pretty bad shape?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I kindly ask you to disconnect and reconnect the charger to the recommended charge points. The charger should not be in step 1-2 longer than 8 hours, if the charger gets stuck in step 2 again please take the charger back to your dealer for warranty. Best regards CTEK Support
@jasper15802 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Hi. It is stuck in step 1. Not step 2. It has been in step 1 for 3 days, first solid yellow for 2 days then blinking yellow. Always step 1...
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@jasper1580 Hi. Is the red "!" mark lit in the upper left corner at the same time? If so - the charger has found a problem with the battery, it could be broken. If there is no red "!" mark the charger is most likely broken. It should go to step 3 within 8 hours after start. (Red "!" = charge is stopped) If you think your charger is broken, I kindly ask you to take it back to your dealer. It comes with 5 years of warranty. Best regards CTEK Support
@user-hi2xp9nk7l Жыл бұрын
Hi. I use mxs7.0 and have a question: Will charger in supply mode charge a battery and keep it charged?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! If you only need to charge your battery you should use the regular charging mode (or AGM mode depending on your battery). Only use Supply if you need a constant power supply to your battery while doing service work or if you have such a drained battery that it cannot be detected in the regular charging mode.
@user-hi2xp9nk7l Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks
@Slysassin3 жыл бұрын
Hi I connect my MXS7.0 to two different car batteries and the mode light comes on and I can select mode but there is no lights on in the top row indicating charge status?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is unfortunately the way a broken charger reacts. I hope it is still within the 5 year warranty. If so - take the charger and the proof of purchase back to your dealer for help. If there is any problems, please contact us again. Best regards CTEK Support
@stuartcareless95504 жыл бұрын
Why do you not connect directly to the battery negative terminal ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Most modern cars are equipped with a BMS (Battery Management System) and this device are mounted at the negative battery pole. This BMS will make sure the emissions are as low as possible (letting the battery work as much as possible). The BMS keeps track of how charged the battery is. If you connect directly to the negative pole - the BMS will not detect the charge and will work as the battery is drained and that will increase emissions. If you connect to chassis or a recommended negative charge point the emissions will be kept low and the vehicle will function better. I hope this makes sense. Best regards CTEK Support
@stuartcareless95504 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers wow I didn't know that thanks. I have just ordered a ctek250se for my VW Caravelle. I am just looking at buying a ctek sence to go on the leisure battery.
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@stuartcareless9550 Nice to hear that I did some good! The D250SE will prolong the life time of the service battery and will also keep it topped up in a safe way. GOod Luck with that one and the Battery Sense - a really smart tool. Best regards CTEK Support
@Onidax3 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers what about if your car is old? Mine is 1990 for example, can I just connect the negative directly to the terminal whilst the battery is still in the car?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@Onidax HI, that works perfect! All CTEK chargers are electronic safe so there is no risk harming anything. Best regards CTEK Support
@tonygilson55852 жыл бұрын
I have the ctek MXS 7.0. Can I safely keep it in supply mode and run 12v appliances from my agm in a battery box while still connected
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Yes. This will work fine, as long as the 12V appliances doesn't take more than the 7A that the charger can provide and as long as the battery is not broken. Best regards CTEK Support
@tonygilson55852 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers awesome thanks for your prompt reply much appreciated 👍
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@tonygilson5585 Just happy to help :-) Best regards CTEK Support
@Honda4me483 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have recently purchased the CTEk MXS 10 battery charger, it appears to have the same problem as a previous comment where its stopped at stage 6, this was connected to my fiat van for 2 days, which had a brand new battery in march, also when the charger was connected to my XF jaguar it never did go to stage 8 either, does this have a issue?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, stage 7 and 8 are green, so please try again and shade the charger - sometimes the green lights can be hard to see. If the problem remains - send a question to support@ctek.com for more informative answer. Best regards CTEK Support
@Honda4me483 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Hi, yes I realise stage 7 and 8 are green and I have shaded the charger, the green lights are not showing? but like I mentioned when charging my XF Jag although went to stage 7 on that vehicle, it never did go to stage 8 - which I checked for this on numerous occasions during the day.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@Honda4me48 Hi, step 8 will be started 10 days after step 7- Best regards CTEK Support
@JemTheWire3 жыл бұрын
I have just purchased an MXS 10 to charge my AGM battery. The battery is fitted to a 2013 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi (Stop Start). Can I connect the charger and charge the battery WITHOUT first disconnecting the battery terminals? I realise I need to connect the -VE MXS 10 charging lead to an earth on the body/engine and NOT directly on the battery -VE terminal. This idea is alien to me as on all my 'old' cars I have disconnected the battery terminals before attaching a charger. This, I was lead to believe, was to stop the charger damaging the in-car electronics. I sthis not the case any more?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, you can charge your battery with a CTEK charger, with the battery still connected to the car, as all CTEK chargers are electronic safe, they will not harm the electronics in the vehicle. It is also spark proof so it will not ignite any gasses from the battery on top of that it will not overcharge the battery so there will be no gasses. Older chargers often charged with high voltage and vehicle manufacturers state that the electronic components can take 16V but not more - CTEK chargers are safe below that 16V level. Best regards CTEK Support
@timmyb86574 жыл бұрын
Are you able to use this charge for batteries that are in parallel? For a car with hydraulics
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi. if you have two 12V batteries in parallel you have a 12V system, you can chose from a lot of different 12V CTEK models, as long as the battery is within the recommended range for the charger. If you want to charge fast - chose a larger charger!. It will work fine. Best regards CTEK Support
@jimmyc383 жыл бұрын
I have an old CTEK Multi XS 3600 that I have used on previous cars. With the recent UK lockdown, I have started to connect this charger onto my AMG battery. I have been advised that I should not use this charger, so the 1st question I guess is, is the correct advice? The next question is, I noticed that you do two battery chargers for a AGM batteries, the CT5 Time to Go and the CT5 Start Stop. Can I ask what the main differences between these 2 are?The other question is, surely if I have a AGM battery, the Time to Go charger offers me better flexibility then the Stop Start charger. Is the Stop Start charger limited only to AGM batteries too? Sorry for the multiple questions, and I hope I'm making sense
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, the AGM mode will higher the voltage to 14,7 from 14,4. The snowflake mode will do the same. Many AGMs are recommended to charge with higher voltage but even if you use a bit lower voltage it will get fully charged, it will only take a bit longer time. I recommend you to use your Multi XS 3600, use CAR mode if you are not sure if the battery is an AGM. That will work perfect. Best regards CTEK Support
@ThePandaBeat Жыл бұрын
Can I jump start my car with an MXS 5.0 Test&Charge?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. In a way... if you connect the charger as usual between mains and the recommended charge points and waits 20-30 minutes you most likely can start your car. If you need a smart jump charger I strongly recommend the CS FREE. Best regards CTEK Support
@destinationeuphoriaselfdev2089 Жыл бұрын
Can my mxs7.0 charge petrol and diesel batteries ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! If you are referring to the starter battery in a vehicle that runs on petrol or diesel, then yes, that is what the MXS 7.0 is made for. Make sure it's a lead-acid battery and that its size is somewhere within the range of 14-150Ah.
@artieshell92053 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched 396 videos now and no one ever explains what AGM is. What is it ?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
An AGM battery is a lead acid battery where the electrolyte is bound in an ABSORBING GLASS MATT (AGM) this makes it possible to have more lead - and there fore higher starting capacity. I hope this helps. Best regards CTEK Support
@KiBliss4 жыл бұрын
Hi there, if i unplug it for the night whilst it still is going through the process is that ok (i have it on recon), what will happen when i turn it on the next morning?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, It will start over - and will seek the exact State of Charge of the battery and start at that point. All charge done is a great gain for the battery. I don't know why you disconnect the charger at night, but you don't have to. It is safe to have connected for month and month if you want to. But off course you don't have to. Good luck. CTEK Support
@aleksandarstankovic61534 жыл бұрын
Hi im wondering if i have to disconnect my ctek xs 0.8 once my motorcyckel battery is back to full power again or can I just leave it I pulse mode. The reason why I'm asking is because my battery is a GEL and maintenance free battery Best regards Alex
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, You do what feels best for you. There is no risk what so ever to overcharge your GEL battery when the charger reaches the GREEN light for maintence charging. It can be connected for months and months, or disconnected when fully charged. It's up to you. If you disconnect and are not using the mc - please check if there is a need to charge again after some weeks. Best regards CTEK Support
@jimmieroan98812 жыл бұрын
yeah i paid almost a hundred bucks for the mxss 5.0, if the battery is dead it will not charge it at all. the first ctek i had was actually a smart charger and would charge a dead battery. now im back to the old standby of hooking the charger up to a charged battery and hooking the dead battery to the charged one, waste of money.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I understand you feel like you bought the wrong product. I will try to explain why we did this. A battery is out of energy at about 11,8V, you can off course drain it more. If you leave the battery uncharged for a very long time consumers and self discharge will lead to an empty battery, If you leave a door open or lights on over night you will probably drain the battery, perhaps lower than 2V. 2V is the limit we have chosen to make the charger spark free and reverse polarity protected. This is safety features that are very important for CTEK. If your battery is drained below 2V, the charger will not start! If it has been unused for a long period, I recommend you to get the battery tested it might need to be replaced. If you just drained "over night" you will need more help. If the battery is very close to 2V, it can work to connect the charger and turn on the lights that will raise the voltage and perhaps will the charger start. If not - you will need a start booster, starter cables or a bigger CTEK charger which got the SUPPLY mode, in this mode the charger works as a power supply instead of a charger, The MXS 7.0 or the MXS 10 both got this feature, One minute with SUPPLY and then turn to charging mode. I hope this explains. Best regards CTEK Support
@IamMagPie4 жыл бұрын
Can I use this charger on my 1982 Corvette while the battery is in the car? There is no place to connect the black ground clamp besides the negative battery terminal (as you show in another video). Will this damage something?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am not sure of what charger you refer to, but I can strongly recommend the MXS 5.0. It is safe to have in your 1982, connected directly to the positive and negative pole as the battery is still mounted in the vehicle.. There are no ECUs (Electronic Control Units) in your Corvette and that makes it possible to connect directly to the battery poles. CTEK chargers are spark free, reverse polarity protected and electronic safe.. Good Luck! Best regards CTEK Support
@IamMagPie4 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you for your answer. Just to be clear: the 1982 Corvette does indeed have an ECM (Engine Computer Module) and electronically controlled fuel injection. May I ask why it is recommended to attach the ground clamp to the body of the car, rather than the negative terminal on the battery? If I connect the "Comfort Connect" cable that came with the CTEK MXS 5.0, the eyelets or connector points on that cble attach to the battery terminal anyway, so why can't the clamps be attached to the terminals?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@IamMagPie Hi Sorry for my missunderstanding. As soon as the vehicle has some kind of electronic components checking the status of the battery (BMS) and that unit is fitted to the negative pole on the battery - then you have to connect the charger to other negative connection points in order to give the (BMS) system the correct information about state of charge. The CONNECT EYELETS and INDICATOR EYELETS should be connected the same way (positive pole and recommended negative charge point) The only time you should connect to positive and negative pole on battery is if the battery is not fitted in a vehicle or if the vehicle is not equipped with a BMS at the negative pole. This BMS showed up with start stop vehciles in the beginning 0f 2000 so that was why I assumed that your car did not have this system. Best regards CTEK Support
@RTom-kj8jt3 жыл бұрын
I have a Ctek US 3300 for over a year and it's been flawless. However this year when I've connected the charger and when the battery becomes fully charged, the light correctly goes to green indicating a full charge. What is new this year is that with green light remaining on, the partially charged orange light sometimes comes on in a flashing state. What does this mean, is the charger defective, or is this normal?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, This might be the charger giving the battery a pulse up to 100%. If this is more visible now, it could be due to an older battery. For me, this is normal behaviour. If it flickers very frequently there might be a battery problem, many active consumers or poor contact between the battery and the charger. I hope this will help you. Best regards CTEK Support
@RTom-kj8jt3 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers The orange light flickering is consistent now after the battery is fully charged and the green light comes on. I tested the charger on another car and it does exactly the same thing. I've concluded that the problem is a defective charger and I want to make a warranty claim. Is there a Ctek distributor in Canada where I can get the charger replaced which is about a year old? If not what is the procedure to get my Ctek charger replaced?
@RTom-kj8jt3 жыл бұрын
Btw, my cars are relatively new, 2018 Bmw and 2017 Subaru.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@RTom-kj8jt Hi, I kindly ask you to contact smarterchargers@ctek.com for more help to find a dealer in Canade. Best regards CTEK Support (Sweden)
@freespeech28704 ай бұрын
Hi my ctek is stuck on small motorcycle and the mode button doesn’t change anything
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 ай бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 Please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺
@freespeech28704 ай бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks I you tubed it and took it apart and sprayed the switch with lube and pressed it a few times and it works fine now
@danielahonen1653 жыл бұрын
My new xs power agm battery says charge at 14.4 so should I leave my 7002 in normal or still use agm? Will normal stay at 14.4 or will it spike up at all during charging? Thank you!
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, If the recommendation si 14,4 - I recommend you to use the NORMAL mode. Best regards CTEK Support
@danielahonen1653 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thank you for the response!! So on normal mode it won’t go above 14.4? Just want to be sure!! Thank you guys
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@danielahonen165 Hi again, there might bi higher voltage at some short periods, but this will not affect the quality of the battery. Best regards CTEK Support
@outdoors5352 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can I charge an AGM battery in my caravan via a Multi XS 15000 charger? Does it have an AGM charging profile? Thanks
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi the Multi XS 15000 works fine with all types of lead acid batteries, including AGMs. It can take some few minutes longer to get fully charged but it will work perfect. Best regards CTEK Support
@outdoors5352 Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks very much
@samuronkanen13074 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the MXS 3.8 for a few years now and have been using it to charge batteries of a car and smaller vehicles. Now I bought an Exide Dual AGM EP900 100Ah battery to be used with a trolling motor. I used my MXS 3.8 to do the initial charge, which seemed to work ok. Would you recommend a bigger charger? Would the bigger charger just be faster, or would it have benefits for the longevity of the battery or the charger itself, or would there be other reasons?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi, The big gain is the speed of course. But if you choose a bigger charger you will also have other functions as RECOND for mixing the acid in wet lead acid batteries and SUPPLY where the charger can be used as a power supply. Best regards CTEK Support
@samuronkanen13074 жыл бұрын
CTEK Battery Chargers thanks!
@Jacob.Hajarat2 жыл бұрын
On recon step 6 I hear the battery boiling, is that normal?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. A simmering sound is OK, but if it is more like heavy boiling, I recommend you to disconnect directly and get the battery tested. The battery might suffer from a broken cell. Good Luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@MadSkilzGP Жыл бұрын
Can the MXS5.0 charge an AGM Deep Cycle Battery?
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. Yes, the MXS 5.0 can charge all types of Lead Acid batteries, including the AGM Deep Cycle Battery, sized 1,2Ah up to 160Ah. Best regards CTEK Support
@hokin864 жыл бұрын
Does the recond mode only work on EFB and start/stop batteries or all lead-acid battery?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
Hi When RECOND is active the voltage will rise to 15,8V and the electrolyte will start to mix. This is to help lead acid batteries with wet electrolyte to get rid of acid stratification. Some lead acid batteries, as GEL and AGM does not have a wet electrolyte so they will not benify from a RECOND. GEL batteries will risk drying out the electrolyte. So in short. All lead acid batteries except GEL and AGM benify from RECOND. Use RECOND once or twice a year to prevent acid stratification and gain capacity. Good luck. Best regards CTEK Support
@hokin864 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks for your response. Why does MXS 10 have only 2 year warranty while other models in its line have 5?
@CTEKBatteryChargers4 жыл бұрын
@@hokin86 Hi. Our consumer chargers have 5 years of warranty as an extra security for you as the user. The chargers used more often in a professional environment has got 2 years warranty. MXS 10 is a Consumer charger but the MXS10 EC and MXS 10 CIC are PRO chargers - so no matter what we choose there will be confusion. However the quality is as high and we have less than 1% broken chargers out of the 1 million sold chargers every year. It is not a clear answer - but the best I have for now. I hope this is OK. Best regards CTEK Support
@SalimKhan-gk1fh2 жыл бұрын
My MX5 battery charger is stuck in one mode and I am unable to make selections after doing research it turns out the switch is faulty this seems to be a very common problem on this model of charger apart from being disappointed I want to know how I can resolve this issue?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
HI, If you can't change mode by pressing the mode button, the charger is most likely broken. If it is still within the 5 year warranty, I recommend you to contact your dealer for help. I am sorry for the inconvenience this causes you. Best regards CTEK Support
@SalimKhan-gk1fh2 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Dealers I bought it from has closed down can you help at all?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@SalimKhan-gk1fh I can try - without promising anything. Lets start with the serial number printed on the bottom of the charger, so I know the age of the charger. I also need to know where in the world you are. Best regards CTEK Support
@agordianknot2 жыл бұрын
Can you charge/desulphate two 6 volt lead acid batteries wired in series with the 5.0 ctek?
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi, In theory - Yes. This is an option of the batteries has been used connected together in a 12V system. If they have been used separately they are in very different condition and it is not recommended to connect them in series and charged connected. Best regards CTEK Support
@agordianknot2 жыл бұрын
They have always been connected in series, they are house batteries for a motorhome. Thanks for the reply.
@oleghub Жыл бұрын
Hello , I have also 12V 90AH 850 AGM start/ stop battery on different car and ctek was showing the low voltage! I charged it using normal mode about 15 hours and got step 7 . When after I checked the voltage it still showed the low. Should I use normal + snowflake mode to get it fully charged or any different ways? I’m using ctek msx 5 test&charge ! Thanks
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi! How long was it between you fully charged the battery and when you tested it again? If the recommended charging voltage for your particular battery is 14.7V, the Snowflake mode would be good for you. If not, please use the Normal mode.
@oleghub Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers I tested the battery right after charging and in 2 hours later. Also I charged the battery again in few days later and the result is the same! I tried to find any information about charging voltage of my battery- no luck! No information in car manual, manufacturer website and any other places . Still don’t know how charge it and looks like I’m not getting any answers from you!
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
What is the manufacturer of the battery and also, are you using the charger to test the battery or are you using another device?
@oleghub Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Manufacturer is EXIDE - 12V 90Ah 850A (EN) AGM/VRLA/MF. The original Range Rover part number : LR094642 . I’m using the charger to test battery - ctek mxs 5.0 test & charge. Thanks
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi again! The correct charge voltage for an Exide AGM is 14.4V, so please use the Normal mode. If the charger goes through the complete charge cycle then the battery should be fully charged. If the test program continuously shows a discharged battery, we would recommend to get the battery properly tested in a professional workshop, to see if something is wrong with the battery. If the results show that the battery is fully charged and not damaged in any way, and the MXS 5.0 TEST & CHARGE still says it is discharged, please contact our Support team for further assistance: www.ctek.com/support
@alexrevell81143 жыл бұрын
Hello. I am using for the first time a MXS 3.8. I wish to progress to step 7 Pulse. The charging light is still at Step 3 after being on charge for over 8 hours. The battery is brand new and car has only done 50 miles since battery was installed by the RAC and battery would not have been low. I first assumed that to reach step 7 the battery needed to be fully charged. Was I correct in this or will the charger progress to Step 7 automatically. Many thanks, Alex
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi. That is normal. The charger will go through all steps in order to make sure the battery is charged as good as possible, step 6 (green light = fully charged) will be lit for 10 days before step 7 is initiated. Best regards CTEK Support
@alexrevell81143 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Many thanks. I just wondered why it was taking so long to charge. Over 8 hours seemed excessive, particularly as the battery was new and only having had so little use to discharge it very much.
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@alexrevell8114 If it helps to think that a fully charged battery has got a voltage at 12,72 - but to really fill the battery - 14,4 is needed so even an almost filled battery need to raise the voltage to get the last tiny bit of charge - and the better the state of health of the battery the longer the time! Best regards CTEK Support
@alexrevell81143 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Peter
@wojolukasz11232 жыл бұрын
Hello, so I used my Ctek mxs 5.0 on AGm 90Ah///900A (EN). The battery was able to run the car but low voltage maintenance lamp illuminated so I decided to cycle it few times with ctek. 1st cycle was standard charging + AGM. It went to green (7th) lamp in about 10 hours. Then i cycled it three times with charging + AGM + Recond mode for about 10 hours at first cycle and 5 hours on third before green light illuminates. I started 4th cycle with same mode charging + AGM + Recond and went to sleep. When I woke up in the morning after about 8 hours charger was still on 3rd lamp. I thought that something went wrong so I decided to restart it keeping the same mode and went to work. When I came back battery was one more time at third lamp after about 9 hours one more time I decided to turn it off and check if everything is alright. Temperature.... of battery was about 50oC and charger even more.I let it cool for about 4 hours then I decided to cycle the battery one more time with the same mode but after few minutes charger was about 50oC so I shut it down and I'm writing :). I bought my charger about 2 years ago, used it several times and was always happy - also on this particular battery. Any idea what happened ? Why first 4 cycles went as usual and 5th 6th stopped on 3rd and battery + charger went so hot ? Battery was off the car during all cycles described above. Your prompt suppor is more than welcome. Charger SN found on white label on bottom is: 56998A33W4001668. Regards, W
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for a very detailed information. It is hard to say what has happened. If your battery is placed in a modern vehicle and not charged that often this could be the reason to why capacity fails. RECOND is a mode where voltage is increased over the gassing limit, for that reason we recommend to use RECOND once or twice a year. I recommend you to get the battery tested as there is a risk that it is in it end of its life. Best regards CTEK Support
@elektrokiste41303 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have AGM batteries. Should I charge the batteries once a year in AGM + RECOND mode to improve capacity?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, we don't recommend you to use RECOND on AGM batteries, it is better just to charge once in a while during the year. Best regards CTEK Support
@elektrokiste41303 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers but why is there an AGM + RECOND mode when you shouldn't use it at all?
@CTEKBatteryChargers3 жыл бұрын
@@elektrokiste4130 When AGMs get old and start loosing capacity there could be a good idea to use RECOND for those batteries once a year. But there is no gain to do this from start - even if it will not harm the batteries. Best regards CTEK Support
@roygranada92992 жыл бұрын
Hi, I bought Ctek mxs 5.0, just want to know how will I get to step 8. The manual says 10days on step 7, does this mean I need to leave it connected for 10days before I reached step 8? Pls advise.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thank you for choosing CTEK! The battery is 100% fully charged when step 5 is passed so you can disconnect the charger at any time after that and still have a fully charged battery. Step 7 and 8 is maintenance modes to keep the battery topped up if you not going to use your vehicle directly. step7 will keep it topped up to 100% but that risk damaging the battery if it goes on for months and months so that is why we have step 8 that will keep the battery topped up between 95-100% as long as it is connected. But remember - you don't have to wait. When you need your car - disconnect the charger even if only step 3 or 4 are lit. All that you have added to your battery is good. And if you don't need to use your car - leave the charger connected, it will keep the battery in a good condition. I hope this helps. Good Luck Best regards CTEK Support
@roygranada92992 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thanks sir for the prompt reply.. actually, I am charging my back-up battery. So I have no problem connecting it for a long time. Will there be no problem if I leave it connected, say for 10days or more until I reached step 8? Pls advise.
@CTEKBatteryChargers2 жыл бұрын
@@roygranada9299 Hi. You can leave the charger connected to the batteries for months and months without harming the batteries. However, I recommend you to check the the charger so it turns to green "fully charged" before leaving it for a longer period of time. And also to check in on the charger once in a while to make sure everything is as it should, as an extra safety. Best regards CTEK Support
@roygranada92992 жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers thank you sir for the detailed advice.
@grobbosixtyone Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers I'm in step 6 but need to move the car from my driveway. Can I remove the charger and the battery will still be fully charged? Thank you
@cristianciobanu4186 Жыл бұрын
For an EFB+ battery, which rectifier mode should I use? Thank you
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
Hi. I recommend you to use the MC mode, (1,2 - 32Ah) CAR mode (14 - +100Ah) , or NORMAL mode(14Ah or 20Ah - +100Ah depending on charger model). I guess the battery is within a car of some sort, so CAR or NORMAL is the recommended mode. I hope this helps. Best regards CTEK Support
@cristianciobanu4186 Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers I already have the ctek mxs 5.0 rectifier. I wanted to know which function to use on this rectifier to charge an EFB+ battery, battery is on a car, wv golf 8. I didn't ask the question well earlier. Thanks for the reply.
@CTEKBatteryChargers Жыл бұрын
@@cristianciobanu4186 Thank you for getting back to us. For your Golf 8, please use CAR mode. That will work fine. Best regards CTEK Support
@cristianciobanu4186 Жыл бұрын
@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you, for your answer!
@oscarjosephanonas4072 жыл бұрын
Hi For BMW F30, do I charge it with AGM function
@stunicholson3921 Жыл бұрын
Yes. You have an agm battery. Most cars with Star/stop are agm.