OptiMate Battery Care for Classic Cars
Whether you're preserving an early 6-volt VW Beetle or MGB GT, maintaining a classic with 12-volt electrics or caring for your modern daily driver, this single charger eliminates the need for multiple devices. Simply connect it, select your voltage and let the OptiMate 5 Select do the rest. No more worrying about using the wrong charger.
It will diagnose, recover, charge, check and maintain the vehicle’s battery completely automatically. Plus, if you're guilty of neglecting your battery during the off-season, that's no problem either - the OptiMate 5 Select can recover it from as low as 0.5 volts.
It’s suitable for all types of 6V and 12V lead-acid batteries - STD, AGM, GEL, SLI and deep cycle, from 3-120Ah (up to 160Ah for 6V). There's no risk of over- or under-charging, since it adjusts the rate of charge to suit the size of battery. Plus built-in spark suppression, with automatic shut-down, if short-circuited or the battery is disconnected.
It can be left attached for extended periods - ideal for winter storage and vehicles used occasionally. The unique 24-7-365 programme means you can simply connect and forget. It's also protected from dust and water splashes (rated IP54) and tested for use down to -40°C, so can be used in unheated garages and outbuildings, and even outdoors.
The OptiMate 5 Select 6V/12V retails at just £84.90 including VAT and comes with a comprehensive three-year warranty and TUV/GS certification for complete peace of mind.
Ready to go out of the box, it’s supplied with two interchangeable SAE leads: one with clamps for bench charging, the other with in-line protection fuse and eyelet terminals for permanent connection to the vehicle's battery.
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