Aldi battery charger. - Page 13

Dorset Bob · 22nd February 2019, 16:35

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Originally Posted by mss

They only need to be tested every 3 - 12 months if in constant use. This is the same with most electronic measurement equipment. Mine are used a couple times in a year and the certificate is about 15 months old.

In any case, the cheap ones such as the one in the boot of my car (which is sold under many different names) have been tested when new and the readings are shall we say inconsistent across samples. But for a wheel nut it serves the purpose.

As good as they are, but I personally wouldn't use an Aldi battery charger on a wheel nut.

marinabrian · 22nd February 2019, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

As good as they are, but I personally wouldn't use an Aldi battery charger on a wheel nut.

The Lidl version is suitable for wheel nuts

MSS · 22nd February 2019, 16:42

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

The Lidl version is suitable for wheel nuts

Now that Brian has given his word, I must get one for the wheelnuts as well.

topman · 22nd February 2019, 16:49

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Originally Posted by mss

They only need to be tested every 3 - 12 months if in constant use. This is the same with most electronic measurement equipment. Mine are used a couple times in a year and the certificate is about 15 months old.

Some people like to live life on the edge I guess.

you'll be using cheap battery chargers on cars next

Dallas · 22nd February 2019, 17:23

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Originally Posted by topman

Some people like to live life on the edge I guess.

you'll be using cheap battery chargers on cars next

... or the odd occasion to give a maintenance charge to the ride-on lawnmower battery.

marinabrian · 22nd February 2019, 17:24

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Originally Posted by mss

Now that Brian has given his word, I must get one for the wheelnuts as well.

Gah, it must only be suitable for Metric wheelnuts

It doesn't work on these 3/8" UNF ones

Brian

MSS · 22nd February 2019, 17:35

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Originally Posted by topman

Some people like to live life on the edge I guess.

you'll be using cheap battery chargers on cars next

Let's not get carried away - I was only intending to make a small allowance for the Messiah. The thought of that charger on my car is already proving stressful!

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Gah, it must only be suitable for Metric wheelnuts

It doesn't work on these 3/8" UNF ones

Brian

Brian - I guess you must be using a cheap generic flash from Aldi. Try a Metz next time!

PS did you drive onto some doggy poo or is that a cheap charger under the wheel?

GordyB · 22nd February 2019, 17:50

Cheapo charger or cheapo torque wrench on the wheel bolts hmmmm think I’d rather the battery didn’t charge properly than a wheel come off whilst driving lol

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MSS · 22nd February 2019, 18:12

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Originally Posted by GordyB

Cheapo charger or cheapo torque wrench on the wheel bolts hmmmm think I’d rather the battery didn’t charge properly than a wheel come off whilst driving lol

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You could always get it calibrated every 3 months!

Dallas · 22nd February 2019, 18:33

A quick Google search on these ctek chargers easily brings us a common 'Mode Button' fault/failure.

Maninder, You may want to save this vid to your favourites for future reference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rx_RXGKGj4

I blame cheap Chinese components...

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	A quick Google search on these ctek chargers easily brings us a common 'Mode Button' fault/failure. Maninder, You may want to save this vid to your favourites for future reference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rx_RXGKGj4 I blame cheap Chinese components...