I bought this NOCO battery charger to replace an ageing battery charger, and I needed a charger that would be suitable for the newer AGM/ Stop start batteries.
Initially I had been given advice to purchase a well known competitor to the NOCO, but as I already own, and highly rate the NOCO jump starter/booster pack, I decided that I would stick with the brand.
From the moment you open the box, it's clear to see that NOCO take time and effort to design and manufacture their products. The products are so well made, which make it a refreshing change from all of the usual cheaply produced rubbish that you see.
The charger is a sturdy bit of kit and feels it. The battery lead come in two pieces - which is a brilliant idea. It makes it so much easier to attach the battery clamps to the battery, without worrying about the charger banging around behind. Especially as is often the case these days, the batteries can often be buried in the car somewhere. Talking of the battery clamps, they are a perfect size, not too big or too small, and the clamping pressure is spot on.
The other advantage of the lead being in two is that you could permanently attach the clamp end to your battery terminals (obviously using the ring terminals instead of the clamps) and then leave the lead permanently attached to the car. It's simply a case then of attaching the other end (with the charger attached) to the lead - perfect if you want to regularly top up your battery. The end you leave on the car has a well made cover that simply attaches over the end and keeps it clean and dry, and the connection between the two leads is well constructed.
On to the charger. It's so easy to use. Connect it all up to the battery and turn the mains on. The charger instantly goes on to standby, something that most battery chargers don't do, and I for one think it's an excellent safety feature. Simply press the button to select your battery type and leave it to do its job - it's that simple. The led's are nice and bright and show clearly the charging process of the battery.
This is an excellent product and there are many reviews online for you to view before taking my word for it.
Well done NOCO, another excellent product!
| Manufacturer | NOCO |
|---|---|
| Brand | NOCO |
| Model | GENIUS5UK |
| Product Dimensions | 8.7 x 11.7 x 20.2 cm; 720 g |
| Item model number | GENIUS5UK |
| Manufacturer part number | GENIUS5UK |
| Special Features | Spark-Proof and Reverse Polarity Protection, Force Mode For Manual Battery Charging, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger And Battery Desulfator, Temperature Compensation For Accurate Recharging, Battery Charger For Car, Motorbike, Caravan And Leisure Batteries, IP65 Ingress Protection |
| Item Weight | 720 g |
