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Which battery optimiser??
pewe - 5/12/12 at 12:12 PM

The current (!) one has given up the ghost.
Opening it up there's about 50p worth of electronics inside it but probably parts are unobtainable.
Before I lash out on a new one can anyone recommend how to DIY and/or which one to buy if that's not possible.
It needs to do car and m/cycle batteries, 12 and 6V.
Thanks, Pewe10


Dusty - 5/12/12 at 01:09 PM

Lidl and Aldi both do a battery charger similar to Optimate but perhaps without all the features and the hefty price tag. I have used the Lidl one, branded 'Ultimate Speed' on motorcycle, standard car and Red top batteries with no problems.


pewe - 5/12/12 at 03:10 PM

Hi, ho, hi ho it's off to Lidl we go.
Thanks for the tip Dusty and BTW your avatar looks as if it needs mustard on it otherwise it'll taste a bit furry!
Cheers, Pewe10