Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again - SV650.org

Adam Ef · 12-01-16, 10:35 PM

Looks like Lidl have their chargers on sale again from this Thursday. I've seen a few old posts on here from previous years of people buying them. I'm guessing this new one is the same as older versions.

Just wondering how people have got on with them? Have they lasted? Is the trickle function ok?

Was looking at getting an Optimate 3 as soon as I could afford one, but at £13.99 I'm very tempted to save money for other bits I need and go for the Lidl one.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-...etail&id=30031

maviczap · 12-01-16, 10:41 PM

Ive got one and its still going strong, its great because you can use it on lots of different types of batteries.

Sv sits on the Optimate all the time.

For £14 this is good value

Popy Fresco · 13-01-16, 09:46 AM

Thanks for the tip
I'll get one tomorrow

Littlepeahead · 13-01-16, 10:02 AM

Stu's XJR alarm drains his battery so he leaves that on the optimate and my GS only gets topped up occasionally, so I think I may buy one to keep it on charge a bit more frequently.

13-01-16, 10:45 PM

Doesn't look like they are still rebranding CTEK chargers though.

13-01-16, 11:53 PM

I bought one a couple of years back. It 'auto-senses' between 6v and 12v batteries. So it'll charge a 12V from 10V to 13ish no problem. If you give it a flat one, it stops at 6V

But, for the price, it's good enough.

Adam Ef · 14-01-16, 11:18 AM

I got mine this morning. It's currently doing it's job on the new (2nd hand) SV650s I got a few days ago, that had been started up numerous times for demonstration of engine working but not ridden anywhere for a few months. The charger started flashing away immediately showing a 12v charge in the battery, one of four bars of the process flashing. Seems good so far.

madcockney · 15-01-16, 03:33 PM

I've got the Oxford 360T and the Lidl charger. The latter for 3-4 years. In my opinion the Lidl unit is better made and certainly will last longer. I've certainly got more faith in it. I've also used it to charge rechargeable lead acid batteries that are used in non LED Work Lamps, High Power torches/lanterns, etc. If you have a battery that goes low, and heavy Cold Cranking will take it to about 7.5 volts, you can connect two batteries to it. Details on the Internet and Youtube.

12-01-16, 10:35 PM	#1
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again Looks like Lidl have their chargers on sale again from this Thursday. I've seen a few old posts on here from previous years of people buying them. I'm guessing this new one is the same as older versions. Just wondering how people have got on with them? Have they lasted? Is the trickle function ok? Was looking at getting an Optimate 3 as soon as I could afford one, but at £13.99 I'm very tempted to save money for other bits I need and go for the Lidl one. http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-...etail&id=30031

12-01-16, 10:41 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again Ive got one and its still going strong, its great because you can use it on lots of different types of batteries. Sv sits on the Optimate all the time. For £14 this is good value __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-01-16, 09:46 AM	#3
Popy Fresco Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 148	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again Thanks for the tip I'll get one tomorrow __________________ http://millasycarretera.blogspot.co.uk/

13-01-16, 10:02 AM	#4
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again Stu's XJR alarm drains his battery so he leaves that on the optimate and my GS only gets topped up occasionally, so I think I may buy one to keep it on charge a bit more frequently. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

13-01-16, 10:45 PM	#5
Fordward Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again Doesn't look like they are still rebranding CTEK chargers though.

13-01-16, 11:53 PM	#6
stuartb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again I bought one a couple of years back. It 'auto-senses' between 6v and 12v batteries. So it'll charge a 12V from 10V to 13ish no problem. If you give it a flat one, it stops at 6V But, for the price, it's good enough.

14-01-16, 11:18 AM	#7
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again I got mine this morning. It's currently doing it's job on the new (2nd hand) SV650s I got a few days ago, that had been started up numerous times for demonstration of engine working but not ridden anywhere for a few months. The charger started flashing away immediately showing a 12v charge in the battery, one of four bars of the process flashing. Seems good so far.

15-01-16, 03:33 PM	#8
madcockney Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 131	Re: Lidl car / bike battery chargers again, again I've got the Oxford 360T and the Lidl charger. The latter for 3-4 years. In my opinion the Lidl unit is better made and certainly will last longer. I've certainly got more faith in it. I've also used it to charge rechargeable lead acid batteries that are used in non LED Work Lamps, High Power torches/lanterns, etc. If you have a battery that goes low, and heavy Cold Cranking will take it to about 7.5 volts, you can connect two batteries to it. Details on the Internet and Youtube.

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