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paiseh Newbie

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Originally posted by omnislash@March 22, 2007 12:41 pm

I'm using Gunson battery charger. Bought online $39.90 + $6.00 from ariestools. Good enuf.

it is 1.5kg

 

what are your comments on this Gunson charger? how long have you been using it?

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omnislash Newbie

omnislash

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Ok bah... I bot a multi-meter to check the voltage and stuff. The thing is, i've got spare batts. So the charged batt is still not being used.

 

Basically, It performs its function --------> it charges...

 

Sorry, but is the weight of the charger important? I dun think my bike can tell the difference between 500g and 1.5kg if i were to bring it along.

 

Actually, i think its capabilities is about the same as the vanson charger. So i should have just bought that instead.. damn...

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gohjohan Newbie

gohjohan

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Originally posted by omnislash@March 23, 2007 11:05 pm

Ok bah... I bot a multi-meter to check the voltage and stuff. The thing is, i've got spare batts. So the charged batt is still not being used.

 

Basically, It performs its function --------> it charges...

 

Sorry, but is the weight of the charger important? I dun think my bike can tell the difference between 500g and 1.5kg if i were to bring it along.

 

Actually, i think its capabilities is about the same as the vanson charger. So i should have just bought that instead.. damn...

Vanson is heavier. If you want my Vanson Charger, I sell it to you for $20. Only used once.

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gohjohan Newbie

gohjohan

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Originally posted by gohjohan@March 15, 2007 10:01 am

:offtopic:

 

I like the retro bike at the back, Phang. I think I met the owner at SBBF last year on the 2nd day. I think I'll try my charger tomorrow or something. See how it goes.

Done! Took less than 30 mins. From desulphation to full charge. Checked it with my multimeter, its back to 12.84V :cheer:

 

Now to try on my mum's car. Don't worry, it's the XS3600 that I'll be using the charge the battery. It's a GS MF battery. The reading is already 12.46V

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Phang Newbie

Phang

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Originally posted by gohjohan@March 24, 2007 01:33 pm

Done! Took less than 30 mins. From desulphation to full charge. Checked it with my multimeter, its back to 12.84V :cheer:

 

Now to try on my mum's car. Don't worry, it's the XS3600 that I'll be using the charge the battery. It's a GS MF battery. The reading is already 12.46V

I am addicted to battery charging now... charging my bikes, car and maybe I should offer my neighbours a free charging session.. :lol:

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Hi...

 

DIY Session this Sun 25th from 10am - 4pm. I will offer FOC Battery Reconditoning to all who come ...................

 

Location is at

 

Lim Battery & Electrical Co.

Blk. 3018, Bedok North Street 5.

Unit #02-23, EastLink. Singapore 486132.

 

Tel: 62421138, 63381138 & 62422822. Fax : +65-6242-2282.

 

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omnislash Newbie

omnislash

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Originally posted by gohjohan@March 24, 2007 11:45 am

Vanson is heavier. If you want my Vanson Charger, I sell it to you for $20. Only used once.

o_O eh..... what for... I already have a charger.. thanks...

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WAI Newbie

WAI

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Had just bought the Ctek XS800 charger. Had not tried it yet. But was rather pleased with the packaging and the sales service. Tks limbat

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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u are most welcome ........ Pls try charging yr battery & give us some feedback here. Do remember to bring along the XS800 on yr long haul trips as well ......... happy riding ............ :cheer: :cheer:

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cbr600rr_blue Newbie

cbr600rr_blue

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Originally posted by limbat@April 22, 2007 08:40 pm

u are most welcome ........ Pls try charging yr battery & give us some feedback here. Do remember to bring along the XS800 on yr long haul trips as well ......... happy riding ............ :cheer: :cheer:

Hi Mr. Lim,

 

Have you even distributed Ctek charger to Kuala Lumpur? Hardly seen this in KL at the moment. Or do you come to KL often? I want to buy.

contrarian Newbie

contrarian

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I read on a Yuasa battery, it says we can either use a trickle charger say 1.2A for 10 hours or a fast charger 5A for 1 hour. Is that usual for most batteries?

The traditional way of charge is one-tenth of the current for about 10-12 hours. Perhaps the fast charge is how most shops get your battery up again in an hour?

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Originally posted by cbr600rr_blue@April 28, 2007 06:11 am

Hi Mr. Lim,

 

Have you even distributed Ctek charger to Kuala Lumpur? Hardly seen this in KL at the moment. Or do you come to KL often? I want to buy.

 

We have a JB office selling CTEK chargers - if U need we will send them to U by citylink - postage is rm8 - price for the XS800 is rm150. :smile: :smile:

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Wayang Newbie

Wayang

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guys.. i've got a few qns..

 

1) how do i determine the present health of my batt.. like whether its stil in gd condition or do i need to throw it away..

 

2) wat do i need to do to maintain a healthy n happy batt tat can last a long time..

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Originally posted by contrarian@April 28, 2007 11:27 am

I read on a Yuasa battery, it says we can either use a trickle charger say 1.2A for 10 hours or a fast charger 5A for 1 hour. Is that usual for most batteries?

The traditional way of charge is one-tenth of the current for about 10-12 hours. Perhaps the fast charge is how most shops get your battery up again in an hour?

 

I think wat you wrote is meant for charging a brand new battery. Charging of batteries (duration) really depends on the quality & wat stage is the battery power at b4 u charge them...... :smile:

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Originally posted by Wayang@April 29, 2007 02:41 am

guys.. i've got a few qns..

 

1) how do i determine the present health of my batt.. like whether its stil in gd condition or do i need to throw it away..

 

2) wat do i need to do to maintain a healthy n happy batt tat can last a long time..

1)

Our CTEK chargers will sense b4 charging - if battery is spoilt then she will not charge it. The higher end models will indicate tt d battery cannot be charged.

 

But commonly - the battery shop have a battery tester wif a load testing mode tt will tell if the battery if spoilt.

 

2)

Dun over load yr battery capacity 7 try using them regularly....

 

Do try to recondition yr battery once a year. Last but most important - buy a good quality battery. We have a 500ah battery from the USA than lasted 7 years ....

 

:smile: :smile: :smile:

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snowparang Newbie

snowparang

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hi knowledgeable battery charging people!

 

1 question - for a brand new sealed type battery, do we need to charge it after we have poured the electrolyte into the battery, or are we NOT suppose to charge it but install it straight onto the bike?

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Hi........ mate

 

If it is sealed how do U pour in the battery acid (electrolyte) ?? Best to charge all automotive batteries b4 installation, unless they are already fully charged & ready to be used.

 

:smile: :smile: :smile:

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snowparang Newbie

snowparang

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Originally posted by limbat@May 06, 2007 11:30 pm

Hi........ mate

 

If it is sealed how do U pour in the battery acid (electrolyte) ?? Best to charge all automotive batteries b4 installation, unless they are already fully charged & ready to be used.

 

:smile: :smile: :smile:

Tks for the reply. I meant after pouring in the acid, the battery is sealed. Yuasa call this the dry type I think.

 

hmm...so the bike shop people (and LAB) are wrong then.... I have my suspicion, cause the voltage of the battery is only 12.8V after I poured in the acid.

 

Hmm...since you mentioned fully sealed lead acid batteries, are they better than the usual ones for automotive? Sim Lim Tower selling a few of these, in 12V up to 9Ah. If these fully sealed batteries can withstand infrequent charging/discharging it'll be perfect for me!

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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I'm sure there are good quality batteries out there - try calling Yuasa Battery Co

directly & ask for those tt are made in Japan.............. :smile: :smile:

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fooz Newbie

fooz

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my bike is usu left inactive for 2-4wks when im away, and i dun want to come home to a weak batt..

 

can the vanson (or ctek) charger be switched on ffor 2-4wks straight to charge the bike batt?

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Originally posted by fooz@May 09, 2007 10:45 pm

my bike is usu left inactive for 2-4wks when im away, and i dun want to come home to a weak batt..

 

can the vanson (or ctek) charger be switched on ffor 2-4wks straight to charge the bike batt?

 

The Ctek charger can - they were design in Sweden for winter charging.. :lovestruck: :lovestruck:

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limbat Newbie

limbat

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Pls note - when using our XS800 to charge yr battery - if there is a buzzing it means tt your battery is kaput ( spoilt ) pls check & change yr battery.

 

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

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GuiNNeSS Newbie

GuiNNeSS

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think i just got chopped haha ...bike couldn't start this morning ...so push start ride to bukit merah ...Mech's Voltmeter showed about 12v ...so he concluded that batt is dead ... need to change one $120 ...LL cause all shops closed. ...

 

After install check again with voltmeter ...shows 12.8 ..slowly buliding up to about 13v ...but mech says the charging too slow maybe rectifier/magneto spoilt ...need to change soon

 

my questions are ....can my previous battery be saved by using the battery charger ? (damn i forget to take it back after changing) ....and can the battery charger prolong the life of my current ( new) battery ?

 

 

BTW my current batt is a YT12BS-BS ...previous is GT12B-4

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