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This powerful, all-weather, 6-step charger uses a patented pulse-maintenance system to charge and maintain 12V batteries. Designed to charge small batteries like those for motorcycles, snowmobiles, yard maintenance machines and trailer breakaway kits.
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This CTEK charger comes with two battery cables: one with clamp terminals and one with eyelet terminals. The 16-inch-long eyelet-terminal cable can be left attached to the battery, and the clamp-terminal cable is great for temporary connections.
Whenever you want to charge the battery, just plug CTEK's patented Comfort Connect attachment terminal into the receiving end on either of the provided battery cables.
A goof-proof design distinguishes CTEK's new-generation chargers from the competition - you don't have to be a mechanical guru to keep your battery working at top efficiency. CTEK's patented charging system monitors your battery, providing exactly the charge it needs during each unique charging stage. Safe, 6-step process uses switch-mode, pulse-maintenance technology.
Your personal safety is paramount, and CTEK's spark-free, short-circuit-proof design incorporates a feature that prevents reverse polarity, keeping you safe. You simply cannot make a polarity mistake: The charger will not operate if it is attached incorrectly. In addition, the red alarm light on the charger alerts you if there is a reverse-polarity problem.
CTEK's patented switch-mode, pulse-maintenance charging system is designed with the most up-to-date technology to safely charge your battery. Using carefully monitored, low-grid voltage, CTEK's patented process differs from competitors' chargers by providing the precise final voltage that your battery needs to maintain the optimum charge level. This sophisticated, interactive device will never overcharge or undercharge your battery. You can leave it attached to the battery for months, making it perfect for seasonal vehicle storage.
Overcharging can cause gassing, which can lead to acid concentration and corrosion of the battery's lead plates. It can also cause the battery cells to dry out ("boil dry"), which can allow the battery to overheat and cause a fire.
Undercharging can be just as damaging to your battery as overcharging because chronic undercharging leads to sulfation. Sulfation occurs when the lead and lead dioxide of the battery's plates react with sulfuric battery acid to produce lead sulfate. This in turn is converted back to lead, lead oxide and sulfuric acid. A small, unavoidable amount of sulfation and gassing naturally takes place as a result of the chemical processes occurring in lead-acid batteries. However, extensive undercharging causes extra lead sulfate to accumulate on the lead plates of the battery. Because the crystalline form of the sulfate cannot hold an electrical charge, excessive sulfation greatly diminishes the charging ability of the battery, eventually rendering it unusable.
Desulfation is the reversal of sulfation damage. The CTEK charger's unique process not only prevents the undercharging that produces excess sulfation, but it also includes a desulfating step that can often "revive" a lightly sulfated battery. It accomplishes this with carefully monitored electronic pulses of energy that help to break down the lead sulfate crystals, allowing the battery to accept a charge once again.
Ripple-wave percentage is the quantity of disturbances exhibited in current and voltage. Even minor variations in household current can cause undercharging or overcharging, but CTEK's low-ripple design regulates the incoming current before passing it on to your battery, ensuring a consistent charge. This process can cause the charger to be a little slower than linear chargers but results in a healthier, more productive, longer-lasting battery.
The charger is also safe for your vehicle. Its sophisticated circuitry is designed to be compatible with today's sensitive electronics and audio equipment. You can confidently charge your battery while it is still in the vehicle: no more hefting heavy batteries or dealing with tiresome system resetting! CTEK's low ripple rate eliminates the danger of damaging electronic devices connected to the battery.
Indicators on the face of the charger light up to show the charging stage.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (11 Customer Reviews)
This powerful, all-weather, 6-step charger uses a patented pulse-maintenance system to charge and maintain 12V batteries. Designed to charge small batteries like those for motorcycles, snowmobiles, yard maintenance machines and trailer breakaway kits.I've been using a couple CTEK 3300 units for years on my cars, so I bought this for our riding mower. The CTEK chargers have been absolutely reliable over the years. Shipping and service from eTrailer was excellent as well.
I've had this charger for a year and it works great. I was able to attach one cable end permanently to a jetski battery and use the clips on the other cable end on my fishing boat electronics battery. The quick release built into the cable makes it easy to switch froom 1 craft to the other. Charges at a reasonable speed and shifts into battery maintenance automatically. Don't have to worry about quality when I buy from you guys.
Delivered in four days to Baltimore Maryland. J Leno recommend. This is my second one for second car. Keeps batteries top up, cars may sit for six weeks or more at a time between use.
Arthur
12/27/2017
Used on 2002 2500 Avalanche, and 2017 Santa Fe Sport. Keep batteries at full charge.
Operates just as described with most any of the smaller batteries. I also think it would help keep a small car battery fresh while it is in storage but it would need a full charge first. Great product!!!
Sorry, but I have never used it.
Katrina B.
11/8/2022
Whenever you get the opportunity to use this item, we would appreciate your updated feedback of the item.
Great charger it is working right now on my lawn tractor battery. Just what I needed to keep my equiptment up and running. I also intend to use on my portable electric generator.
Easy to use website, competitively priced, good updates on order status, well packed and shipped very quickly.
Arrived promptly. No issues!
Jeff
12/31/2018
Still working great. Ready to purchase a second unit!
Great charger!
Product and service is excellent!
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Scott
12/1/2023
CTEK still working fine keeping the battery charged on our riding mower and not a single problem.