Cetek battery charger

[TerryG]

Just got an Cetek MXS-5, mainly so I can keep the charge up in the LB while I run the coolbox (the coolbox isn't connected to the hook-up circuit, unfortunately).
Tried it for the first time at the weekend and was rather alarmed at how hot the Cetek got. Is that to be expected? I presume the Cetek has some kind of safety cut-out but I didn't expect it to get so hot it was uncomfortable to hold.

[hembramacho]

Mine does get quite hot TBH when charging, and then cools a bit when fully charged and conditioning. Although, I wouldn't say it gets so hot it's uncomfortable to hold. That said, I don't really hold it as it is fixed in the drivers footwell.

Cheers

Andrew

[Velocette]

Thermo electric coolboxes can draw a high current, the charger is probably working itself to death trying to supply it especially if the coolbox is plugged into a rear socket with standard wiring and its associated losses.

IMO If you have a 230V source for the charger it would be better to use it for the coolbox, even if it means an extension lead or installing an extra socket.

[Simon Jones]

Typical coolbox is about 50 Watts which works out at 4.16 Amps while the charger is rated at 5 Amps (max), so if it's also trying to charge the battery too, I will be working pretty hard, so is likely to get fairly hot while in use. It will probably have a thermal cut out built in so is likely to shutdown if it gets too hot.

I've got a Waeco Mobitronic twin charger waiting to be installed which will charge both batteries at 45 Amps so will have tons of power in reserve to run any appliances required.

[TerryG]

I've got a Waeco Mobitronic twin charger waiting to be installed which will charge both batteries at 45 Amps so will have tons of power in reserve to run any appliances required.[/quote]


Whoa, that's a seriously expensive piece of kit Simon!
I think I'll just reconcile myself to only using the coolbox intermittently. Just wish I had the room (and cash) for a fridge.

[rita]

Hi Terry,

You could always go for Something like this....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobicool-Y50- ... 3f1ac8cafd

[TerryG]

Hi Terry,

You could always go for Something like this....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobicool-Y50- ... 3f1ac8cafd

That's neat! Thanks

[Simon Jones]

It was a bargain from a boat jumble . I think I paid less than £50, while the current model is over £450:



It's a big beast, but should fit under the dashboard above the passenger footwell.