Battery Charger decision

[Ramper]

I have NOCO battery charger (g1100) that stopped working. Even though I do not have a receipt AND it is past 5 year (made Spring 14) they are offering me two choices.
1) Send the unit to them and pay for shipping and $18 service fee. Will get back a new unit (I think)
2) 50% off ANY charger from THEIR website (so MSRP)

What would GJ do?

 

[BruceH]

That is pretty good support from the manufacturer. If I was happy with the unit previously I'd seriously consider the $18 swap. However I'd suggest taking a hard look at CTEK.

 

[rooster4321]

Take 50 off a new one

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[Jkcolo22]

50 off a new one. You are likely to get a refurb, not a new one. And I’ve never had good luck with refurbs.


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[porschen]

I’d either get a new one, or consider a different one like the CTEK mentioned. They (CTEK) make great chargers.

 

[Bretny]

6 years is good for a battery charger today? I have a Pro Mariner from early 2000s and that's my newest one. The rest are all old transformer chargers with analog gauges. I have 16 battery in equipment around here and that's just the 12v flooded type.

 

[rsparks64]

I have two and the CTEK is the best.

 

[Ramper]

I have a TON of battery chargers, but most are old school transformer ones. They are on the list of "DO NOT BUY" that my wife has for me when I go to auctions. The list is LONG

I liked this one because it has lower amps (1.1 amps) and it worked well for the same batteries i have around (mower, jump boxes, etc.)

 

[nsula_country]

I have had good luck out of Century battery chargers. Division of Lincoln Electric/Welding

CT

 

[parb]

I would do the 50% off if I was you.
I use ctek chargers, excellent quality.

 

[dshop]

I have a Schumaker 6amp I bought in 1972...does 6v and 12v with a guage.
never a problem.

 

[mobiledynamics]

I'd put the money towards a ctek imo. they are built better. I have the 5ah, 7ah and the big 25

 

[48windsor]

I have a Schumaker 6amp I bought in 1972...does 6v and 12v with a guage.
never a problem.

I just read some testimonials about CTEK . I was impressed . Had never heard of them