Battery conditioner

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~~marco g4~~	~~marco g4~~ posted 13 Years Ago Topic Details
Group: Banned Members Posts: 765, Visits: 45K	Hi All Acquired a battery conditioner from a friend and its the type with a cigarette lighter type plug on one end, it came with his aston and i want to know if it will work on the FFRR and the d3 he was told to plug it into the 12v socket in the boot as its permanently live and it will work. Thought i would see if anyone else has a similar device?? Mark g4 owners club treasurer 2010-2016 G4 06 FFRR. G4 09 FFRR G4 06 D3. G4 09 RRS tdv8 Gone 06 G4 defender 110. G4 LE Freelander. V8 90.
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Emon	Emon posted 13 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 695, Visits: 2.5K	Hi Mark, After my recent cold weather problems and trawling through the disco3 forums, I got a CTEK Multi MXS 10 especially for the D3, which I now leave permanently plugged in. It works without damaging the electronics of the vehicle which is always live and active. So two things I would look at: make sure that the charger is of a type that does not spike the electronics the cigarette lighter does not have an in-line diode which may prevent true charging cycles to be effective (best to connect it straight to the battery) Regards, Emon Chairman 2008 - 2016 Current G4 - D3 LHD V8 BN55WRG Previous G4 - D3 from Belgian national selections, BG08VFK Previous G4 - 110, BT52OVG
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davezrx	davezrx posted 13 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 1.9K, Visits: 7.7K	been using this type of charger for 7 years plus on my motorsbikes:) ,for when winter weather stops play:angry: know as opitmate ,even used it on discovery when its really cold as you know have company van to drive around in DISCOVERY 2 G4 LE DAVE G4 committee merchandising officer 2010 -2016
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discomattv8	discomattv8 posted 13 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Past Forum Member Posts: 9, Visits: 749	I use an Accumate charger/conditioner on both the Discovery and the TVR via the cig lighter and have for a few years with no problem. I just make sure i always connect it to the car before turning on the plug. (avoids any surging). Am sure it will work the same on the FFRR or D3. Cheers Matt.
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