John H Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Lidle have a Tronic battery charger on special on 17th March for £9.99. It says it charges all 12v sealed lead acid batteries including wet, gel or AGM battery types. It also has a battery status indicator. Has anyone got one of these or know anything about them ? Would it be ok to keep my engine battery topped up and would it be safe to leave over long periods? Would it damage my ECU etc. etc. Sorry about all the questions but I am a complete electrical dim wit. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafree Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I have a Lidl battery charger model Tronic T4X it has 3 settings 1 For small batterys ie motorcycles etc up to 1 amp delivery cut out when charged to 14.4 volts 2 For car batterys charging up to 4 amps also cuts out at 14.4 volts 3 Same charge rate as 2 but goes to auto trickle charge after battery reaches 14.7 volts I use it on my gel battery through the winter, hope this some use to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I have the same Lidl charger as Lafree and I have used it to keep my car battery topped up whilst I am away in my camper for months on end and it has done a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks Ray & Brian, it sounds just what I need. I just hope they've got some left when I'm able to get away from work at lunchtime. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi John, Just one question are you charging your battery (float charging) without disconnecting the battery from vehicle? Modern digital electronics have improved but some vehicles ECU's dont take to kindly to being spiked. Not them all may I add. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Is this the same charger - 7euros 99cts Lidl France, on sale 20th March http://www.lidl.fr/fr/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.p.Chargeur_de_batterie.ar9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi Brendan, That's what I had in mind but I thought this one was similar to a CTEC multi-stage charger which I thought were supposed to be OK. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Randonneur - 2008-03-15 9:08 AM Is this the same charger - 7euros 99cts Lidl France, on sale 20th March http://www.lidl.fr/fr/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.p.Chargeur_de_batterie.ar9 Hi Sylvia, I tried your link but it was asking me what my postcode was and it didn't recognise the one I gave it. Try the one below and enter WS3 4HU. http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080317.p.Battery_Charger.ar3 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks Joh, Have had a look at it and it looks a different model. If you want to try the link again our postcode is 16210 - Saint Avit. Nearest Lidl is either Barbezieux or Riberac. Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hi John, It should be OK now as modern ECU,s are a little more forgiving than some of the older ones. I have not got a chance to look at the Lidle battery charger so if you want to be safe you can dissconnect your battery first. You may need your radio codes first for reconnection .(or use a saver) I hope to get a look at the charger and test it for a local Mag in the next two weeks. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Randonneur - 2008-03-15 9:08 AM Is this the same charger - 7euros 99cts Lidl France, on sale 20th March http://www.lidl.fr/fr/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080320.p.Chargeur_de_batterie.ar9 Ive just been informed that that is a motorbike charger!! by him indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulurita Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 BrianR, I see you keep your car battery topped up whilst away. Do you disconnect the battery first? If not or even if you do, will I be safe leaving it plugged in for 3 months.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I just link the starter and leisure battery positive terminals with a fuse and the 80 watt solar panel and regulator look after both during the winter. No mains required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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