CTEK 15 amp charger
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ross
Some of you may remember my post about chargers and 12v power supplies afew weeks back.
I had bought a 10 amp charger with varable output power supply from Supersheat.
Some doubted the longevity of their chargers and they were correct.
It lasted 2-3 charges and then began to take longer and longer.
In the end it was taking 3 days to charge a 100 amp decor calcium from 11v to 13.3v.
I had had enough. Found the receipt,convinced the kids at supersheat that it there was no more the same on the shelf and got my money refunded.
I bought a 15a CTEK off weebay and used it today for the 1st time,wow what a difference :D
Reply By: ross - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 19:59
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 19:59
and it was only $259 delivered free by Express postage.
Bought it Friday from SA and it was delivered to my door in
Perth at 8 am this morming (tues)
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 20:35
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 20:35
Gday
ross, I also bought a CTEK off Ebay and so far it has worked fine, and I'm also very happy with the purchase. But it has been pointed out that I may have an issue with warranty were it ever needed, because the Ebay seller buys direct from overseas and not through the Australian Distributor. Hopefully I'll not have to test this!
For all their problems, at least Supercheap honour warranty. One day they might learn the value of stocking quality goods.
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Follow Up By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 20:57
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 20:57
Hi guys..I did likewise and couldn't be happier with the product.
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Follow Up By: Muddy doe (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 21:03
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 21:03
Phil,
Supercheap purposely cater to a mass market of people who buy stuff that will only be used once or infrequently. It does the job NOW at the cheapest price without regard to longevity.
They do have SOME good stuff (I got the SuperWorksGold sockets and they are pretty good) but most of it is just consumer grade crap that will be lent or lost long before it has a chance to wear out.
There is a whole different market of professional tool shops for those that want to build a collection of quality
tools that will last a lifetime (with associated up-front cost that works out cheaper over time as you don't have to buy the same thing ten times!)
It is a good business model and as a shareholder we are seeing pretty good returns. A true case of horses for courses.
Cheers
Muddy
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Follow Up By: Peter 2 - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 21:32
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 21:32
I bought my Ctek from the same seller in SA, he is using Australian stock because it has an Au in the serial number. so there should be no problem with wty.
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Follow Up By: ross - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 22:44
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 22:44
The seller ,4WDExtreme, is offering a 2year warranty,so fingers crossed.
SC do have some good stuff. I bought one of their big drills with 2speed,hammer function,reverse and variable speed.
For drilling metal you cant beat it for $68.
A drill this size would cost a couple of hundred for the
well known brand.
Maybe they even come from the same factory.
I also bought a $20 electric screwdriver and I am also pleased with that.
In regards to the charger,if I had of swapped it for another it may have been alright.
What I like about the CTEK is that is much smaller than the one it replaced and fits into its storage spot much easier
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Follow Up By: ross - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 22:52
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 22:52
I also forgot to mention that The Battery
Shop price was $399.
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Reply By: Member - Paul M (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 02:30
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 02:30
Kept my charger purchase local ;}
20A smart charger $200 posted from Derek @ ABR.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 08:38
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 08:38
cant see them listed on website
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul M (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 09:15
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 09:15
Fourth product down
12v 20A Charger
(paying for my discount now...) hehehe
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 09:41
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 09:41
but thats not a CTEK...whcih wad what I thought you we were talking about
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:28
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 12:28
The Ctek product is absolutely brilliant, I also have a cheapie 10amp charger I bought from Supercheap (Have had to replace the fuses twice). I have 2 x 25amp chargers running in my boat and they have never let me down.
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Reply By: 4wdextreme - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 22:08
Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 22:08
Hi people
my name is Adam and i am the manager of the ebay store 4wdextreme
I would just like to let you guys know that the CTEK range of chargers i sell are the australian models and are supplied with tax invoice and are covered by the full warranty as advertised.
Thanks to all my customers for their support
regards Adam.
4wdextreme
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 22:46
Monday, Dec 22, 2008 at 22:46
G'day Adam,
Thanks for clarifying that:)
I got 2 of the XS15000's from ya back in August (1 for daughter & SIL)....
All good so far:))
Regards, Ed C
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