snow leopard
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Can anyone give a definitive answer as to whether it is safe to connect a microprocessor type charger to the car battery without disconnecting the battery from the car? After searching the forum I have come across several members' posts which say that they do it and that it is safe. I then find MB saying don't unless it's theirs' - is this just commercial protectionism? CTEK say it's safe. Ultimate Speed (currently in Lidl with an appealing price tag) advise that the battery should be disconnected - is this a 'liability caveat'? I've also read in the Auto press that with such a diminuitive price tag, this is a brilliant piece of kit.
From my understanding, whether it's CTEK, MB (some have said MB is a badged CTEC) or the cheapo Lidl offering, a microprocessor pulse charger is all the same physics - I do hope I'm right on this but then again I'm not an electronics engineer and I am pretty worried about some potentially very expensive consequences. I really would like to risk £14 on the supermarket special but I'm even more adverse to risking my car electrics. If OK, I'd plan to hook it up via the jump start terminals.
Really grateful if anyone with solid knowledge/experience can advise.
From my understanding, whether it's CTEK, MB (some have said MB is a badged CTEC) or the cheapo Lidl offering, a microprocessor pulse charger is all the same physics - I do hope I'm right on this but then again I'm not an electronics engineer and I am pretty worried about some potentially very expensive consequences. I really would like to risk £14 on the supermarket special but I'm even more adverse to risking my car electrics. If OK, I'd plan to hook it up via the jump start terminals.
Really grateful if anyone with solid knowledge/experience can advise.