Billy.Whizz Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I'm considering purchasing a CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger and a NOCO boost plus GB40 1000 amp jump starter.Are these the preferred models used by the general membership? Thanks. Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Private Message sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted September 11, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted September 11, 2020 The CTEK range and the Optimate range both do the same job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I have been using a Noco Boost GB40 to start my Passat TDI all summer without any issue (1). So it should be able to cope very easily with a Seven.When the Seven battery has died in the past I have always been able to survive by push starting it, a ten year old is strong enough to maintain enough speed on level ground to start as you jump into the car. I never managed to push start it on my own without a slight gradient.(1) I was supposed to own a van by now allowing me to scrap the Passat and have been trying to avoid buying a new battery for it, a visit to a scrap yard may be coming up though as it no longer starts when stopped hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 If it helpshttps://www.caterham7diaries.com/post/battery-care-ctek-mxs-3-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy.Whizz Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Yes very helpful and informative, thanks very much.Do you know if the battery master cut off switch (turned off) kills the cigar socket.Regards.Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted September 12, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted September 12, 2020 Bill, it could be wired either way so easiest to just put something in and try it.I use a Cobra Jumpack and found it difficult to get the crocodile clips to connect properly to the terminals on my PC680 battery. I contacted Cobra and they supplied an extra crocodile clip lead that I trimmed and fitted terminals to be hard wired to the battery, now if I need to use the Jumpack I just plug it in rather messing about with clips.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanrriches Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Now have two CTEK MXS 5.0's . Was so impressed with the first which I leave connected to the 420 when not being used, Ibought another which has reconditioned batteries on a Defender and caravan.Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted September 12, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted September 12, 2020 I have a CTEK & cannot fault it. As for jump packs purchased this with 10% off. Have used it several times on other cars including a 2.0L diesel. When my Banner decided to fail totally with 2 hours remaining of the club TD at Castle Combe it got me started to enjoy. https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-maintenance/jump-starters/halfords-advanced-lithium-jump-starter---up-to-2l-677444.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I have an AccuMate. It's now 13 years old and keeps my 6-year old Banner in top condition. It's hooked up all the time the 7 is asleep. Sounds much like the CTEK.I also have a NOCO GB40, but have yet to use it in anger to start the 7 (or any other car). Maybe that's down to the AccuMate?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted September 12, 2020 Area Representative Share Posted September 12, 2020 Coincidentally I've been looking to buy a jump starter and fancy the Noco GB40. I have used the GB20 on a C1 race car and it worked fine but I need something more powerful for other cars. Interested if any others have experience of GB40 or any alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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