CTEK Multi 7002 Battery Charger
CTEK has hands down engineered the finest battery maintenance system. I've used their smaller charger, but the 7002 is the top of the line with extra features.
My first reason for switching to ctek was that I installed a GPS radar detector which I wanted to leave running 24/7 so that the microwave components stay warm at night and so that the GPS gets the updates during the night about the satellite constellation. This whay when I leave the spectrum analyzer and frequency counter are warmed up and ready to make accurate measurements.
Doing this required a source of power to run everything all night and CTEK delivered in the 7002 - it has an extra button besides recharging customized for my optima yellow top battery called "supply" which supplies 6A of power at 13.6 VDC for times when you are working late and have the doors open and dome light on. This prevents DISCHARGE of your battery while working. I also installed the CTEK dash mounted input for the charger to make it easy to plug it in CTEK 56-380 Comfort Indicator Panel CTEK was so thoughtful in their work they even provided a red-yellow-green binking LED on the panel to indicate your battery's health.
The 7002 also has a recondition mode that takes full advantage of ctek's pulse charging system to desulphate lead-calcium batteries, especially those like the Optima batteries.
This is top of the line stuff - I highly recommend it for build quality (you can hear the relays inside clicking through the charge steps) and for features (the pulse battery conditioning system which goes far and beyond other brands chargers)
It's also the recommended storage charger for porsche automobiles, not that that matters.
BalasHapusI've always owned the typical 15lb car charger. This is quite a step up in technology - smaller and lighter than a quart of milk, and comes with a nice enough carrying pouch for the charger and any accessories you might add. I also bought the cigarette lighter attachment, so I don't even have to open the car's hood/trunk and remove the battery terminal cover to charge the car. This is a good choice to keep an infrequently-driven weekend car (or boat) topped off. I feel much more comfortable keeping one of these connected for battery maintenance than the old-style dumber chargers.
BalasHapusIt's not as suitable as one of those old-style boxes for blasting a quick 50amp charge into a completely dead battery to get the car started - the charge rate is an approximately steady 7 amps until the battery is charged. The old style chargers may begin at 10, 20, or even 50 amps, then taper off rapidly below that as the battery begins to take a charge.
One thing about most lead-acid car batteries - you really don't want to let them get completely dead, or they permanently lose some of their ability to take and deliver a charge.
I have a little battery charger(50 amp) and a big standup charger(200 amp), and this little fellow has pretty much made them obsolete, at least in my garage. I really love the multiple step charging cycles of this smart charger. I have reconditioned several batteries and they have all came back great.
BalasHapusI bought my Ctek 7002 In Jan of 2011.
BalasHapusIt died last week. I called Crutchfield where I got it, It is no longer carried there.
They did give me the 800 number for Ctek. I called and explained it was not showing anything. No Lights at all.
I was given an address and asked to send it back, No RMA or anything. I was not expecting much back, maybe an answer and a cost to repair. I came home today and UPS was dropping off a box. I Did not order any thing.
To my surprise it was a brand new Ctek 7002 with all cables in new box.
I had expected a call with a price not a new unit.
Customer service is AAA+ quick to get back to me.
I think It was a total of 7 days since I shipped it to them
I will recommend a CETK EVERYTIME from now one
Thanks CTEK
CTEK Multi US 7002 12V Battery Charger
I bought this charger mainly for the Desulphation, Reconditioning and the Supply modes. One thing I hate to do, when I have to change batteries, is having to reset all my radio stations, and run my vehicle around to get the OBD computer to cycle through all the emissions stuff so it runs right. With the "Supply" mode I don't have to do that anymore because it supplies power until I swap the batteries. But also I like the fact that you can't reverse the polarity and damage the battery and its anti-spark technology. It's simple to use and understand without using the manual to figure out what the different lights mean like some others. This charger tells you exactly what mode and what part of the cycle it's in, and if there is an error with the hook up or battery it shows that as well.
BalasHapusI used this on a friends battery he was going to recycle due to it being dead. He tried charging it on his battery charger but it wouldn't take a charge. I put the CTEK 7002 charger on it and it charged it right up. I used the Reconditioning mode on it, and now my friends charger shows the battery as good and will apply a charge to it. I know some other chargers claim they can do this as well, but I can only speak to this charger and what it did. I highly recommend it, although it seems a little pricy, it's well worth it.
On a side note, I thought I had an issue with this charger and sent an email to CTEK on Sunday evening. Monday morning I had a response from Matt, the Regional Sales Manager, and he assured me it was working correctly; my hats off to Matt and CTEK for the fast and courteous response and the outstanding product.
The CTEK 7002 is perfect, just what I had been looking for. I have a 2004 Mustang GT and drive under 5,000 miles a year; I've have always been concerned that my battery might not be getting the proper 'charge' that it requires from the low amount of weekly driving. Last year I installed a new Optima Red Top Battery and now I feel the CTEK 7002 will properly maintain the battery charge. I've been using it a month now, just connect it and forget about it - perfect!CTEK Multi US 7002 12V Battery Charger
BalasHapusThis charger remains in my old 85 T-bird to keep the battery topped off. This car is not driven very frequently so the battery goes dead. I have another charger, but it is old technology and can not remain connected for long periods of time. The CTEK stays connected always. In fact, I have it tied down with cable ties in the engine compartment.
BalasHapusThe charger maintains the battery at peak level, and will not overcharge the battery. The reverse polarity protection also works quite well. I hooked it up at night and misread my positive and negative terminals. No harm to my battery or the charger after having it connected overnight. Fixed the hookup and charged up the battery inside of a day.
The cables provided allow you to use either alligator clamps or bolt on the eyelets onto the battery post clamps as I have mine. This works great! I highly recommend this charger.
I purchased this charger for the purpose of charging an Optima blue top series dual purpose AGM battery. The unit is fantastic! I ended up using it to charge a whole slew of other batteries as well, including a standard lead acid deep cycle battery and a smaller battery for a jet ski.
BalasHapusAs promised the unit when first turned on does an "analysis" of your battery to determine exactly what is needed. If needed it will go into a reconditioning phase before charging begins. From there everything is automatically controlled supplying just the right amount of current and charge to the battery to charge, maintain, and condition the battery. I have been the victim in the past with other chargers that apply too much charge and "fry" or litterally cook a battery to the point where it is rendered useless. This unit prevents any of that.
Bottom line...love it. Highly recommend it for todays technically advanced batteries. And it's super lightweight and compact.
CTEK has hands down engineered the finest battery maintenance system. I've used their smaller charger, but the 7002 is the top of the line with extra features.
BalasHapusMy first reason for switching to ctek was that I installed a GPS radar detector which I wanted to leave running 24/7 so that the microwave components stay warm at night and so that the GPS gets the updates during the night about the satellite constellation. This whay when I leave the spectrum analyzer and frequency counter are warmed up and ready to make accurate measurements.
Doing this required a source of power to run everything all night and CTEK delivered in the 7002 - it has an extra button besides recharging customized for my optima yellow top battery called "supply" which supplies 6A of power at 13.6 VDC for times when you are working late and have the doors open and dome light on. This prevents DISCHARGE of your battery while working. I also installed the CTEK dash mounted input for the charger to make it easy to plug it in CTEK 56-380 Comfort Indicator Panel CTEK was so thoughtful in their work they even provided a red-yellow-green binking LED on the panel to indicate your battery's health.
The 7002 also has a recondition mode that takes full advantage of ctek's pulse charging system to desulphate lead-calcium batteries, especially those like the Optima batteries.
This is top of the line stuff - I highly recommend it for build quality (you can hear the relays inside clicking through the charge steps) and for features (the pulse battery conditioning system which goes far and beyond other brands chargers)
It's also the recommended storage charger for porsche automobiles, not that that matters.
Worked great as I was able to de-sulfate the battery in my Lincoln. After doing that the battery lasted me antill I thought it went bad again but it was actually the starter that caused the slow cranking. Also used it to revive an Optima battery I thought was dead. Also charges my batteries faster than the smaller battery tender that I had before this unit. Def would recommend this unit iver a battery tender as it has more uses.
BalasHapus