Trickle Charger

[robert.lye]

Hi

What are the thoughts/recommendations on trickle chargers for a 981 Cayman?

I use an Optimate for my bikes and have done for years as they tend to have smaller batteries. However I notice there are numerous posts about keeping the Porsche batteries topped up, somet I’ve never bothered about on a car.

My car sits outside but easy enough to connect, would folk advise an Optimate or Ctek?
As I mentioned, I have used various Optimates for over 25 yrs odd no problems, but interested to hear anyone’s has genuine advantage/disadvantages on either make.

Thanks

 

[Twinfan]

Ctek make the Porsche branded chargers, or at least used to, so I think that's why they're popular with Porsche owners. I had to resort to an old Optimate from my biking days during the first lockdown, but other wise I don't bother with a trickle charger.

For reference, my car lives outside and gets used at least one every 3 weeks all year round. It's 5+ years old and still on the original battery, which works just fine. Unless you car is going to be parked up for at least a month it should be OK if the battery is healthy.

I do have a jump-start pack in the house in case of emergencies though.

 

[Freakuk]

CTEK for me.

Buy the additional extender lead which will allow you to slot through the scuttle panel and connect to the charger, saves having to remove the scuttle panel every time.

As Twinfan says assuming it's been driven the battery should have enough charger after 3/4 weeks. I just top mine up over the winter months when it's use is infrequent.