Battery Trickle Charger Noco Genius1 / Ctek XS 0.8

LMrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 19:14

I was wondering peoples thoughts on a trickle charger for their cars/motorcycle. What are your thoughts or experiences with these products or even if you have a better recommendation. In need of a trickle charge for my motorcycle as the battery depletes fairly quickly cause of the electronics and alarm system on the bike. Feel free to share your thoughts. Leave a vote for which one you own or vote for other and leave a comment.

https://no.co/genius1
https://www.ctek.com/au/all-products/car/xs-0-8-aus

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Comments

  • FlipCrank on 29/01/2021 - 19:28

    Haven't bought one yet but some people recommended the Victron chargers.

    • Mrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 20:05

      Never heard of Victron but will look into them. Thanks

  • Loot N Plunder on 29/01/2021 - 19:35
    +1

    Defiantly get yourself a trickle charger
    Your best bet would be the CTEK’s. I personally would go a 5amp one at a minimum as it would also double as a descent battery charger unlike the 0.8amp one you listed because it would take a lot longer to charge a flat battery .

    • Mrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 20:09

      Yeah I definitely need one. Dont really want to be buying batteries every so often. Sounds like Ctek mxs5.0 is the way to go from your suggestion and pantsparty.

  • pantsparty on 29/01/2021 - 19:40

    Ctek MXS5.0 - you are welcome.

    • Mrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 20:10

      Thank you

  • dmbminaret on 29/01/2021 - 20:56

    I got a projecta 0.8 one for free otherwise I would have bought either of these. I use it on the jet ski so a deal breaker was to have the terminal rings that stay on with a plug rather than just alligator clips.

    Pretty sure 5 amp is way too much to keep your battery maintained. I heard a lot of people say 0.8-1.5 max but YMMV.

    • Loot N Plunder on 29/01/2021 - 21:02
      +1

      After charging it goes into a trickle charge mode to keep it fully charged, it does not do a continuous charge at 5amps as it would boil the water away.
      THe CTEK MXS 5.0 - 12 Volt, 5 Amp battery charger is an eight step charger and the last step is trickle

    • Mrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 23:53

      I thought that too. 5 amps is too much for a motorcycle battery. But other users are saying it trickles after it charges. Its safe to say mxs5.0 is a clear winner lol.

      • dmbminaret on 30/01/2021 - 08:33

        https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Float_voltage

        From what I can gather, it depends on size of battery. Car would be fine at 5amp I guess but your motorbike battery is smaller.

        You're trying to charge equal to natural discharge for longevity of the battery. So while 5amp will work, you're putting in faster than what's coming out. (As I understand it).

        I don't know the science, just got told 0.8-1.5 for jet ski/motorbike.

        This is unless the 5amp one charges at a lower rate in the 8th step??

    • flagger on 31/01/2021 - 09:30

      MXS 5.0 has a motorcycle battery mode that charges at 0.8A maximum. It's a great charger for cars and motorcycles. The only downside is that it doesn't have a lithium battery charging mode.

      • dmbminaret on 31/01/2021 - 11:21

        So if you want to switch between cars and motorcycles, then the MXS 5.0 is the clear choice. If it is only for motorcycle/jet ski (as in my case), the 0.8 is probably a better buy at roughly half the price.

  • Arcticsoldier on 29/01/2021 - 23:28

    Ctek mxs5.0 goes on sale often so keep an eye on this forum. I ended up buying the nico 7200. Once the battery is fully it will trickle charge. Keeps my 4wd dual battery charged

    • Mrinsane on 29/01/2021 - 23:58

      Will do. Love a good bargain. Nico i hear is a good reputable brand thats why ive chosen between the two. Ill look into the nico 7200 as well.

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