CTEK Battery Charger - MXS 5.0 (4.3 Amp, 12 Volt)

CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger: 12V 4.3A Smart Charger & Maintainer

Extend the life of your car, motorcycle, or boat battery with the CTEK MXS 5.0. This advanced 12V, 4.3A smart charger and maintainer features an 8-step charging process, automatic temperature compensation, and a special Recond mode to restore deeply discharged batteries.

The CTEK MXS 5.0 is a sophisticated, microprocessor-controlled battery charger that offers exceptional performance for a wide range of lead-acid batteries. It's the ideal "connect and forget" solution for anyone seeking to optimize battery health and longevity. The unit's patented 8-step charging program automatically diagnoses the battery's condition, revives it through a patented desulphation function, and then charges and maintains it to ensure maximum performance. The MXS 5.0 is designed for versatility, with selectable programs for small batteries (0.8A) and larger batteries (5.0A). It also includes dedicated modes for AGM and EFB batteries commonly found in start/stop vehicles, as well as a special Recond (Recondition) mode to restore and revive deeply discharged and stratified batteries. The built-in automatic temperature compensation ensures optimal charging performance in both hot and cold weather. With a clear LED display, you can easily follow the entire charging process. The MXS 5.0 is built with safety in mind, featuring spark-free operation, reverse polarity protection, and short-circuit protection, making it safe for both the user and the vehicle's electronics.

Best Uses

1. Long-Term Storage: Perfect for vehicles stored for extended periods, such as classic cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and seasonal vehicles, to prevent battery drain and maintain peak condition.
2. Daily Drivers: Ideal for cars used for short trips, where the alternator doesn't have enough time to fully recharge the battery.
3. Reconditioning: Use the Recond mode to restore deeply discharged or old batteries, potentially saving you the cost of a replacement.
4. Vehicles with Start/Stop Technology: The dedicated AGM mode is specifically designed to maximize the performance and life of batteries in modern vehicles with this feature.
5. Garage & Workshop Use: A reliable and versatile charger for mechanics and vehicle enthusiasts with a variety of battery types and sizes.

 Key Features

1. Fully Automatic 8-Step Charging: A patented, multi-stage charging process that diagnoses, revives, charges, and maintains the battery for optimal performance and life.
2. Recond Mode: A special function to recondition and restore deeply discharged and stratified batteries.
3. Automatic Temperature Compensation: The built-in sensor adjusts the charging voltage based on the ambient temperature, ensuring the most effective charge in any climate.
4. AGM and EFB Programs: Specialized modes for charging modern start/stop batteries, ensuring they are charged correctly to extend their lifespan.
5. Safe & User-Friendly: Designed with spark-free, reverse-polarity protected, and short-circuit proof technology, making it incredibly easy and safe to use for all experience levels.

 Key Benefits

1. Extends Battery Life: The sophisticated charging programs and maintenance modes help to prolong the life of your battery by preventing sulfation and maintaining an optimal state of charge.
2. Saves You Money: By reviving and maintaining your battery, you can avoid the high cost of frequent battery replacements.
3. Reliable Performance: Ensures your vehicle's battery is always in a ready-to-use state, preventing unexpected breakdowns and starting issues.
4. Connect and Forget: The fully automatic nature of the charger allows you to connect it to your battery and leave it for long periods without worry.
5. Versatility: Capable of charging and maintaining a wide range of 12V lead-acid batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah (and maintaining up to 160Ah), making it suitable for a variety of vehicles and applications.