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by BOXY
09 Dec 2016, 17:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: ctek charger to chassis not battery?
Replies: 18
Views: 6778

Re: ctek charger to chassis not battery?

I didn't look at the model you had. :oops: http://www.ctek.com/Archive/ProductPdf/MXS%2025_EN.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; But you're right it only comes with hard-wired clips and a temp sensor. The "little" charger in my van is fine for keeping the starter ...
by BOXY
05 Dec 2016, 19:11
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: ctek charger to chassis not battery?
Replies: 18
Views: 6778

Re: ctek charger to chassis not battery?

I fitted my CTEK behind the driver's seat. It came with a quick connector to switch either croc clips or ring terminals. The ring terminals are on the battery terminals but I don't leave the quick connector connected as there is a bit of a drain back to the charger when its not on mains. I wired the...
by BOXY
30 Nov 2016, 17:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gauge of pipe from carb to vacuum advance
Replies: 15
Views: 2829

Re: Gauge of pipe from cae to vacuum advance

My vac tubes are 4mm OD nylon with short bits of 4mm ID rubber hose to act as joints at each end.
by BOXY
07 Nov 2016, 19:11
Forum: Campers
Topic: Best place to buy lining carpet and lining tips please
Replies: 6
Views: 2458

Re: Best place to buy lining carpet and lining tips please

Another vote for Megavanmats. I did mine this summer. Make sure you allow plenty of time to do it. It took me about three or four days in the end. And make sure you photograph each piece of the old carpet showing how it was fixed before you remove everything. A lot of the pieces from my van over-lap...
by BOXY
01 Nov 2016, 18:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panels....
Replies: 13
Views: 4692

Re: Solar panels....

I've got panels that I can connect on flying leads with two pin plugs. I've got one charge controller for leisure battery and one on the starter. Being able to move the panels around means I can position them where they're going to get the most sun. Normally I sit them on the gutter against the high...
by BOXY
07 Sep 2016, 17:58
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Corrosion - is it safe to drive?
Replies: 20
Views: 5695

Re: Corrosion - is it safe to drive?

It looks pretty bad above it. Is the pillar above the suspension mount sound?
by BOXY
31 Aug 2016, 18:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Manky wiring on old speakers..please help!
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Re: Manky wiring on old speakers..please help!

and theres a bundle of wire stuck behind an interior panel. Under the rock no roll bed there are old wires looking really tired and gooey and horrible. It sounds like it might be time to strip out all the old wiring before it shorts out and things stop working or worse still something catches fire....
by BOXY
20 Aug 2016, 17:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Solar panel
Replies: 15
Views: 6153

Re: Solar panel

I've got a couple of panels on flying leads. Each is connected to one of the batteries through it's own charge controller. Having them on flying leads means I can put the panels where ever they are going to get the most sun. Sometimes the bike rack doubles as a panel rack. http://i1043.photobucket.c...
by BOXY
13 Jul 2016, 18:33
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: UV water steralizer
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: UV water steralizer

Personally I'd look at using filtration rather than UV. I use a old Katadyn hiker one for when I'm out on the moors for a few days. They do larger ones for expedition use.

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by BOXY
12 Jun 2016, 19:45
Forum: Campers
Topic: ways to refresh a 30 year old interior?
Replies: 18
Views: 6705

Re: ways to refresh a 30 year old interior?

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Sticky back plastic. :ok
by BOXY
07 Jun 2016, 17:32
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Rubber finishing enginebay
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

Re: Rubber finishing enginebay

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by BOXY
06 Jun 2016, 18:20
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Exhaust for 82 2.0l Ai coold
Replies: 7
Views: 1374

Re: Exhaust for 82 2.0l Ai coold

My tail-pipe is welded on at the flange. :wink:
by BOXY
19 May 2016, 18:51
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Charging Battery While Connected + New Charge Point
Replies: 7
Views: 2920

Re: Charging Battery While Connected + New Charge Point

I went one step further and I've got a Ctek charger permanently fitted in the van. It's wired to the consumer unit so when I connect the hook-up I can use it to charge the battery. There is a current drain when not charging but if the van is going to be parked up the Ctek lead has got a quick releas...
by BOXY
27 Apr 2016, 22:10
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: CU Starter motor Rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

Re: CU Starter motor Rebuild

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