ctek questions

I am assumig you mean both batteries are connected using one of the Redarc solenoid based dual battery chargers?

If that is the case then this is a voltage sensitive switch that allows current to flow to the second battery when the starting battery has reached >13.86 volts or thereabouts. So you should be able to charge both from a single source. Check the Redarc site for information as they are very helpful.

From a simple battery charging sense purchase one of the Redarc smart chargers and it will do considerably more to condition your batteries and maintain them than just about anything else on the market. You need a four stage charger to do the job and CTek also make one and I understand it has a very good reputation but we have no direct experience of it

Regards

RobA

Hi Mfewster

I would recommend fitting the plug and connector to the aux battery and charge it directly to the aux battery.

You can charge the main battery and then the red-arc will engage and pass the charge over to the aux battery but as the aux battery is normally the one that requires the charge it is best to connect directly to the aux battery.

Once the aux battery is charged there is no reason you can't use the croc clips and charge the main battery and then the red-arc will engage at approx 13.5V and keep the aux battery full.

Hope this makes sense otherwise email me.

Note: The Ctek charger is fine for your application.

Regards

Derek from ABR

Derek,

What model CTec would you recommend for the above application?