Ctek 7002 Chargers

[cayenneturbo]

I just bought a CTEK 7002 Charger, I was just going to get the 3300 (which is what Porsche re-badges as thier own) but I was able to get the 7002 on sale for $100 and it is 7amp vs 3 so the charging will be faster. One of the nice features is the reconditioning function that is suppossed to remove stratified acid.

Has anyone ever used one of these for reconditioning? I don't want to mess up the batteries or more importantly the electronics.

[JFP in PA]

I own multiple 7002's and 3300's, both are excellent products that do a great job, and will not disappoint you. That said, be aware that "Reconditioning" is not a magic bullet that will bring a dead battery that has exceeded its life expectancy back from the grave. It will recover a good battery that is in distress, but not one that is already beyond hope. I would also not recondition a good battery, it is unnecessary and could actually shorten its life. Think of it as an emergency setting, not to be used unnecessarily. Just run the normal cycle, which has an excellent de-sulfating phase built into it, and your battery will live as long as is realistically possible….