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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 115
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To be honest, I would go for one of the higher-spec models, although they're a bit more expensive I find the recondition and supply modes to be very useful. Something like the MXS 5.0 would be very good. +1
David Monterey Blue +4 2010
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Posts: 412
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My, now rather old, Optimate works for me....at least 10 years old and going strong.
'di te incolumem custodiant'
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Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
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Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
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Just purchased a C-TEK last week only problem is the wires out of it are not very long compared with the Airflow I have had for years it gave up the ghost . Yes I know C TEK do an extension but its only 2.5m and I don't want wires across the bonnet . They should do a 5m one, a case of several cars in a large garage none close to plugs and you are snookered .
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,255 Likes: 2
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Joined: Mar 2009
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I use mine like a plug in: it's wired to the battery with the lead through the saddle board, so when I come back from a drive I just plug it straight into the mains via an extension cable.Battery still good afyer seven years.
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Has a lot to Say!
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Has a lot to Say!
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At the risk of repeating the obvious, it's a CTEK XS 0.8 for me. I have had one for a year now, and use the cigar(?) socket. Excellent purchase.
Glenn 2001 Blacktop 4/4 Corsa Red 'Archie'
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 9,285 Likes: 69
Needs to Get Out More!
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Needs to Get Out More!
Joined: May 2010
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CTEK. I use the direct to battery connector that came with it as the powerciggy socket connection is a bit loose and occasionally poor connection. My battery is under the bonnet so no need for leads from the rear axle mounted locations.
Plus Four MY23 Furka Rouge
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Talk Morgan Regular
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formerly known as Hugh Jorgan Talk Morgan Regular
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7,363
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Talk Morgan Guru
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Another vote for CTEK, excellent product. Also supplied as standard equipment with the McLaren so it meet's Ron's high standards too!
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue) 2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red) 2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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I have a pair of Optimates, nothing beats them imo. They even save some older batteries 👍
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"What we do in life.. echoes in eternity."
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CTEK x2 here also (Multi XS 3600). No problems for many, many years.
On the Morgan the connection is directly across the battery, via a Bulgin 2-pin panel mounting plug that a previous owner thoughtfully installed just behind the driver's seat. If you're out there and reading this - well done!
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