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CTEK MUS 4.3 Test & Charge 12v

Name: CTEK MUS 4.3 Test & Charge 12v
Brand: CTEK
SKU: CTE56-959
Price: 137.15 USD
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FEATURES

Complete Battery Care - Unique and patented system to recover, charge and maintain all lead-acid battery types to maximize performance and extend life.
Safe and easy to use - User safety through spark free operation and reverse polarity protection. Vehicle electrical safety through exceptionally clean voltage and current delivery with no surges or spikes. No need to disconnect the battery from the vehicle when charging.
Connect and Forget - Simple plug and play operation. Select the program and mode and leave the charger to do the rest.
Unique 8 step charging - The patented 8 step program tests battery condition and revives, charges and maintains to ensure maximum battery life and performance. RECOND recovers deep discharged and stratified batteries. FLOAT/PULSE maintenance ensures ideal battery care during periods of inactivity.
Tests Battery and Alternator - Three unique and simple to perform test programs to establish condition and performance of battery and vehicle charging system.
Extends battery life - The unique features of CTEK chargers combine to maximize performance and extend battery life.

ADVANCED CHARGER WITH UNIQUE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR TESTING

The MUS 4.3 TEST&CHARGE (Part No. 56-959) combines an advanced microprocessor controlled battery charger with a battery and alternator test function to provide the ultimate in battery testing, charging and maintenance.

Charging
The MUS 4.3 TEST&CHARGE provides excellent performance on batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. The charger solves a broad range of battery problems and features include a patented automatic desulphation program and a special reconditioning function that will revive and restore deeply discharged and stratified batteries. The patented Float/Pulse maintenance makes the charger ideal for long-term maintenance. The Recond and ‘Snowflake’ modes operate individually or together in both 0.8A and 4.3A programs providing great flexibility for the user.

Testing
Three easy to use programs tests battery voltage, start power, and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of battery and vehicle charging system health.

The MUS 4.3 TEST&CHARGE is easy and safe to use, protects vehicle electronics, spark-free, reverse polarity protected and short circuit proof. The MUS 4.3 TEST&CHARGE features a 5-year warranty. Alligator clamps and eyelets included.

CTEK MUS 4.3 TEST&CHARGE Product Sheet

See a visual demo of the 8-step smarter charging process

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Input voltage AC	100-120VAC, 50-60Hz
Minimum battery voltage required:	2.0V
Charge Current	Max 4.3 A
Type of Charger	8 step, fully automatic charging cycle, 3 voltage test programs
Type of Battery	12V lead-acid batteries (Wet, MF, AGM, GEL)
Battery Capacity	1.2-110 Ah, up to 160 Ah for maintenance
Degree of Protection	IP65 (splash and dust proof)
Warranty	5-year warranty

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CTEK FAQs & Troubleshooting

What is AGM?

AGM stands for Absorbed Glass Mat and differs from a standard Flooded battery in that the electrolyte is held on a fibre glass mat and pressed against the active plate area, instead of being allowed to flood around the plates. This type of battery has a low internal resistance and can accept charge very quickly making it ideal for the modern start stop systems. If the battery casing should become damaged the electrolyte will not leak out.

What is EFB or ECM?

EFB stands for Enhanced Flooded Battery, ECM stands for enhanced cyclic mat, two different names for the same type of battery and both are similar in set up to a standard Flooded battery. There are some design changes with this technology, active plate material is more dense, anti-corrosion treatment for negative and positive grid and lower specific gravity to improve charge acceptance are just some of the differences. The EFB battery provides a more cost-effective battery solution over more expensive AGM type batteries.

What is CA/CA?

Calcium/Calcium batteries are a flooded low maintenance or maintenance free battery usually VRLA type. During construction some of the Antimony used in the construction is replaced by Calcium (2% approx.). The benefits are a more robust grid, low water loss and longer shelf life.

What is WET/ FLOODED?

The Flooded battery consists of a series of negative plates (sponge lead) and positive plates (Lead Dioxide) separator material and an Electrolyte solution which is approx. 65% water 35% Sulphuric acid. The flooded type of battery can be vented (which can be topped up) or VRLA which is sealed.

What is MF/VRLA?

MF or Maintenance free also known as a VRLA or Valve Regulated Battery type battery is a flooded battery with the addition of Calcium / Silver to the grid material to reduce gassing and water loss. The battery becomes a small pressure vessel by the addition of a pressure valve (instead of the vents in a standard battery) designed to retain gasses created during charging process - Hydrogen and Oxygen within the battery long enough to recombine into water, which replenishes the electrolyte level. Because of this process these batteries are also called recombination batteries.

What is GEL?

The Gel battery differs from any other lead acid battery because the electrolyte is no longer a fluid, Silica is added to create an electrolyte Gel which is applied to the active surface area of the plate. If the battery casing should become damaged the electrolyte will not leak out.

What is SPIRAL CELL?

A very distinctive looking battery, and very similar internally to the AGM battery. But instead of the plates being flat they are wound together very tightly into a cylindrical shape, which gives the battery its name Spiral cell. If the battery casing should become damaged the electrolyte will not leak out.

What is LiFePo4?

The lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery is a totally different technology from all the lead acid types mentioned previously. Due to its low weight and high-power output, it has become very popular in weight critical environments such as Powersports etc. The replacement cost of the unit at present makes its application restricted

What does SoC mean?

SoC means State of Charge and gives the state of charge as a percentage. A battery that has 11.65V (or less) is flat and has SoC 0. A battery with 12.76V (or more) is fully charged and has SoC 100.

Can you charge a lead acid battery with the Lithium mode?

No - CTEK recommend the correct charge mode be used at all times.

CTEK MUS 4.3 Test & Charge 12v