Mazda CX-5

**Archerfish** · September 17th, 2018 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

I'm using the CTEK CT5 start stop battery charger for the i-stop battery type used in my Mazda3. It can be used also for regular car batteries

CTEK CT5 START/STOP Battery Charger & Maintainer | Lazada PH

But if you are going to use the charger for regular batts only (not the EFB type used for i-stop), these are your choices:

CTEK Battery Charger MXS 3.8 12V/3.8A | Lazada PH
CTEK MXS 5. Battery Charger 12V/5A | Lazada PH

I didn't know there are different models to choose from. Since the price difference is not that much, I'd rather get the top one.

So for those who will get this charger, who knows, you might be able to buy a car that requires it.
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**jojopad** · September 17th, 2018 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I didn't know there are different models to choose from. Since the price difference is not that much, I'd rather get the top one.

So for those who will get this charger, who knows, you might be able to buy a car that requires it.
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For the MXS model, the difference is with the max charging ampere rating: 3.8 or 5.0.

CT5's max amp rate charging is 3.8. Price diff with MXS 3.8 is ₱1200. Can be huge for those in tight budget for car expenses [emoji12]

**JohnM** · September 17th, 2018 01:34 PM

Pinusuan ko na to baka mag-sale bigla ang Blade hehe My father-in-law bought one for his garage queen Mirage. Was able to try it on my 1.5 Mazda 3 and the 1-year-old Amaron on it is still good.

**Nelson de Leon** · September 17th, 2018 04:39 PM

At least get a 10amp charger. Hindi lang siya pang trickle charging. You can also use it and powerful enough to charge other batteries that are have few juices left. Kapag 3.8 amperes kasi medjo matagal magcharge ng weak batteries.

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**travajante** · September 17th, 2018 04:46 PM

Smart trickle chargers, like the CT5, are meant more for extending batt life. They're not fast chargers for reviving dead ones.

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**Walter** · September 18th, 2018 11:34 AM

Dead batteries ... with zero charge ... cannot be revived ...

**Nelson de Leon** · September 18th, 2018 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Smart trickle chargers, like the CT5, are meant more for extending batt life. They're not fast chargers for reviving dead ones.

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Correct! I just opted to buy a 10amp charger with 3 stage charging. Full charge, trickle charge and maintenance charge.

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**Nelson de Leon** · September 18th, 2018 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Dead batteries ... with zero charge ... cannot be revived ...

That's true. Kaya we have to distinguish between dead battery and weak battery.

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**travajante** · September 18th, 2018 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Nelson de Leon

Correct! I just opted to buy a 10amp charger with 3 stage charging. Full charge, trickle charge and maintenance charge.

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Good choice, sir!!![emoji108][emoji106]

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**jojopad** · September 18th, 2018 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Nelson de Leon

Correct! I just opted to buy a 10amp charger with 3 stage charging. Full charge, trickle charge and maintenance charge.

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Sir, can you share the link for the product, eg lazada or amazon? Thanks!