Before I look to change my Battery on my Jag S type 3.0 SE, I am looking to buy a reliable Battery Charger first to see if the Battery is holding its charge. Does anyone recommend a Battery charger for a Jag S type 3.0 ?
Thanks
Paul
New Battery Charger
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Re: New Battery Charger
Most people have a CTEK smart charger. Not only will it charge it will also recondition the battery as well. The CTEK 5.0 will be ample for your needs though I prefer the 7.5 and 10.0.
The choice is yours.
The choice is yours.
2012 XKR, Black pack, Aero pack, Speed pack 
Past:-87'XJS 3.6L, 93'XJ40 3.2L gold, 95'XJ6 4.0L sport, 00'XJ8 3.2L sport, 2005 XK8 4.2L, 2009 X150 5L Portfolio coupe, in that order and enjoyed all of 'em.
Past:-87'XJS 3.6L, 93'XJ40 3.2L gold, 95'XJ6 4.0L sport, 00'XJ8 3.2L sport, 2005 XK8 4.2L, 2009 X150 5L Portfolio coupe, in that order and enjoyed all of 'em.
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Re: New Battery Charger
The CTEK 5 is, according to its blurb (https://smartercharger.com/?s=reconditi ... de&x=0&y=0)
far more advanced than the Halfords standard £9.99 trickle charger we're all used to.
They claim smoothed out (much reduced) 100Hz ripple on its 12V supply meaning far safer to connect in car without first having to disconnect battery from the car as should be done on today's digitally controlled car sensitive electronics if using an olde-style charger.
And that they have an advanced monitoring process (including ambient temperature control) that will ensure greater than 80% of your battery's available capacity being re-charged.
But, having said all that, once a battery's life is reduced -- and that life starts reducing once the electrolyte is added (10:1 sulphuric acid) -- then no amount of care and monitored charge rates will give back life that's gone past. CTEK are using the word "recondition" in a manner that implies that life can be given back to a Pb-acid accumulator by their product. It can't
far more advanced than the Halfords standard £9.99 trickle charger we're all used to.
They claim smoothed out (much reduced) 100Hz ripple on its 12V supply meaning far safer to connect in car without first having to disconnect battery from the car as should be done on today's digitally controlled car sensitive electronics if using an olde-style charger.
And that they have an advanced monitoring process (including ambient temperature control) that will ensure greater than 80% of your battery's available capacity being re-charged.
But, having said all that, once a battery's life is reduced -- and that life starts reducing once the electrolyte is added (10:1 sulphuric acid) -- then no amount of care and monitored charge rates will give back life that's gone past. CTEK are using the word "recondition" in a manner that implies that life can be given back to a Pb-acid accumulator by their product. It can't
Gone: '59 Mark I, '56 Mark VIIM, '59 Mark IX, '01 XJ8 Sovereign 4L LWB, '01 XJ8 Sport 3.2L, '01 XJ8 Exec 3.2L
Current: '03 Strange Rover L322
Completing re-trim: '73 Owen Sedanca 4.2L
Now being re-built: '61 Mark IX with 4.2L
Current: '03 Strange Rover L322
Completing re-trim: '73 Owen Sedanca 4.2L
Now being re-built: '61 Mark IX with 4.2L
Re: New Battery Charger
Screwfix do a good heavy duty battery charger for about £25 00.
Jeff
Jeff
S Type 2.7d SE Auto 2004 Now sold but still a lover of older Jags.
Previous Jaguars.
1967 3.8 S Type.
Series 1 XJ 4.2
Series 2 XJ 4.2
Previous Jaguars.
1967 3.8 S Type.
Series 1 XJ 4.2
Series 2 XJ 4.2
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