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jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8275

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I run a 240 extension lead in through bottom front pass door, earlier puma without the later door seals there, 240v charger plugged into that. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

15th May 2025 6:47pm

macfrank

Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: somewhere in the north
Posts: 1117

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

I have the CTEK installed inside, connected to the battery using the above mentioned CTEK indicator plugs. Mains is fed in through a Defa plug and Socket.
This is sufficient for the intended amperage. The terminals in your inital post may be needed for jump starting and the 50A Andersons are also good for charging a Lithium battery at higher currents.

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18th May 2025 2:17pm

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 394

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I tow a Penman trailer and use the Nato socket. This has a 12volt supply as part of the wiring. So this is very useful to use with a dedicated plug connected to a CTEK. Works well for me but appreciate is a large job on its own.

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20th May 2025 1:05pm

Ianh

Member Since: 17 Sep 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 2360

Using the tow socket s a very elegant solution. The only downside is it leaves the CTEK and the 240v mains supply in the elements and vulnerable to theft if used on a drive etc , i.e not in a locked garage.

Regarding being in the elements. Sure you can buy IP rated boxes to put plugs and CTEK in, place under vehicle etc, but it does add more cost and completely.

20th May 2025 2:17pm

Trev

Member Since: 01 Jul 2023
Location: Fife
Posts: 16

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

I fitted one of these into the passenger side seat box and just close the door on the wires when the charger is connected. Work fine without causing any damage to the door seals.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anderson-Connecto...B0D5HRV65X

31st May 2025 11:21pm

M94PUMA

Member Since: 16 Dec 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 158

I wanted one externally so could connect a Ctek charger whilst the vehicle is locked & alarmed and maintain a trickle charge etc.
Fitted on the front of the battery box, tuck up high enough not to be ripped off by anything. Out of sight as it’s hidden by the side sills.
Although I’ve fitted it and it works perfectly, I’ve never actually needed to use it. But least I can charge it if I ever needed to

My TD5 90 will sit for 6 weeks quite happily and not drop charge even with a tracker hardwired.

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1st Jun 2025 10:15am

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