ALDI ‘microprocessor controlled 12/6 volt charger’ back on sale from Thursday 7th February at £12.99 so no excuse for a flat battery. [image]

Thanks, purchased one to keep the battery fully charged. i checked the instructions and it advised removal of the battery from the car, I was hoping to leave in situ. Do you know if this is possible, without harming the car electronics. Also, do you know if I should just use the standard charging …

I do not take the battery out and never had any issues. Do however put the negative clip on a body earthing point (there are some handy nuts close by on the ND) and not directly to the negative battery terminal on the battery. I would not worry about which power setting as it should regulate itself…

It’s always a good idea to use a surge protector with the charger, just in case.

I’d have said that a 12 volt car battery would make a very good surge protector… Very likely would, But belt & braces hey

Lidl have them in as well at think it was £13.99 from this Sunday. They now have a lcd voltage readout. I’ve had mine a few years but this was tbe first time i connected it to a car with battery in situ. Did a good job until the next time i went to use and it was completely dead. Now have an AA one…

ALDI Battery Charger

Technical Area Electrics & ICE

Paul_W1 12 February 2019 11:21 6

I’d have said that a 12 volt car battery would make a very good surge protector…