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    9/06/2022 5:15 PM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Got it all ordered and checked on it this evening and its backordered and they have no idea when they will have any....so I cancelled .....cant find one may just have to get something different unless I can find one....I see them but when you start ordering it will come up back ordered.

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    9/06/2022 5:56 PM  #2

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    I have a C-Tek that works about the same as my Optima charger.
    Both are smart chargers that analyzes as well as conditions AGM as well as lead acid batteries.
    Hakan  really likes the C-Tek.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    9/06/2022 6:28 PM  #3

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Welp (tnx RPM!)........"If Walmart ain't got it...........I don't need it!"
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    9/06/2022 7:25 PM  #4

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Rudi wrote:

    I have a C-Tek that works about the same as my Optima charger.
    Both are smart chargers that analyzes as well as conditions AGM as well as lead acid batteries.
    Hakan really likes the C-Tek.

    which one do you have Rudi and Hakan?
     

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    9/06/2022 7:28 PM  #5

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Rudi wrote:

    I have a C-Tek that works about the same as my Optima charger.
    Both are smart chargers that analyzes as well as conditions AGM as well as lead acid batteries.
    Hakan really likes the C-Tek.

    Yes he does.  

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    9/06/2022 7:36 PM  #6

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    I have the MXS 5.0

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    9/06/2022 7:41 PM  #7

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Rudi wrote:

    I have the MXS 5.0

    so does that work like a regular battery charger or is it mostly a maintainer ....is it for the optima type and regular batteries as well?
     

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    9/06/2022 8:43 PM  #8

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    MXS 5.0 is an analyzer, Charger, maintainer , reconditioned , will do Optima which is AGM & lead acid regular batteries .
    Does the same thing as the Optima.

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    9/06/2022 9:43 PM  #9

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    I think the Optima is a re-branded C-tek.

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    9/07/2022 6:03 AM  #10

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Rudi wrote:

    MXS 5.0 is an analyzer, Charger, maintainer , reconditioned , will do Optima which is AGM & lead acid regular batteries .
    Does the same thing as the Optima.

     
    Are you satisfied with the MXS 5.0 or is the step up from it in C-tech worth it … still would like a optima 1200 later when they are more available but needing something now. I have a optima that was in my wrecked car and was thinking maybe it could be saved. But… it is 17 years old and still tested good before wreck it is dead as a hammer now. I need the charger for my camper, several other cars my zero turn mower and my 4 wheeler too.

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    9/07/2022 9:01 AM  #11

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Schumacher.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    9/07/2022 9:49 AM  #12

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    You don't need the model 1200....get the optima 400.
    Advance Auto in Bremen has one $134.

    That's what I use and it works perfect.

    Have questions? Call that store. But I already did and they have one in stock....balls in your court now...

     

    9/07/2022 11:20 AM  #13

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Mine is the 400.

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    9/07/2022 1:13 PM  #14

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Here's mine that's a couple of years old, but works just fine:

     

    9/07/2022 1:31 PM  #15

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    josh-kebob wrote:

    You don't need the model 1200....get the optima 400.
    Advance Auto in Bremen has one $134.

    That's what I use and it works perfect.

    Have questions? Call that store. But I already did and they have one in stock....balls in your court now...

    I ordered the c-tek MXS 5.0 gonna get a 1200 later I had a few Amazon  gift cards I needed to use.
     

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    9/07/2022 1:34 PM  #16

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    Hakan wrote:

    Here's mine that's a couple of years old, but works just fine:

    I got the MXS 5.0 C-tek

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    9/08/2022 5:17 PM  #17

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    I just have one of these.  And a conventional Schumacher and a big ole school craftsman I haven't used in years.   Is this something I should be worried about?   Y'all know I love having the cool toys...



    Seems to work fine.  Its a 20 dollar bill.

    If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
     

    9/09/2022 2:13 PM  #18

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    I use a Battery Tender on my Optima Red top during winter storage times.  I do not leave in on all the time, couple days 'on', then I watch the battery voltage and reapply when necessary (a week or two).  Also, I will drive the car a few times when weather and road conditions are acceptable.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/11/2022 9:36 PM  #19

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    Re: Tried to order a Optima 1200 charger and as with most everything else

    josh-kebob wrote:

    You don't need the model 1200....get the optima 400.
    Advance Auto in Bremen has one $134.

    That's what I use and it works perfect.

    Have questions? Call that store. But I already did and they have one in stock....balls in your court now...

    Josh I got the optima 400 also I tried the c-tek 5.0 and it did not charge the old optima I had on my wrecked car it was dead as a hammer I thought I would try the Optima 400 on it and so far it says it is charged and holding 12 volt...the battery is 17 years old was on car till I wrecked and sat the last year plus a few months under a tree in the yard...gonna leave it plugged in and see what it says when I get home tomorrow from work.
     

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