Product details
Optimate TM182 12V 6A Smart Automatic Battery Charger & Optimiser
If you’re after a reliable way to keep your batteries fighting fit, the Optimate TM182 is well worth a look. This clever bit of kit isn’t just a standard 12V charger—it’s designed to charge, maintain, and even bring tired old batteries back from the brink. Whether you’ve got AGM, GEL, standard or spiral cell batteries (up to a hefty 240Ah), the TM182 has you covered, making it a cracking choice for all sorts of motors, from cars to motorbikes.
Key Features
- Works with Loads of Batteries: It’s compatible with AGM, GEL, standard and spiral cell batteries, so you’re sorted whether it’s for your car, bike, or something in between.
- Gets Old Batteries Going Again: Thanks to its smart two-step desulphation process, the TM182 can bring batteries back to life that other chargers would just give up on—even if they’re as low as 0.5V. Not bad, eh?
- Automatic Ampmatic Charging: No faffing about with settings—the charger automatically tweaks the charging current (up to 6A) to suit your battery, so charging is both quick and safe.
- Safety First: All the protection you’d expect is built-in: it guards against overcharging, reverse polarity, short circuits, and overheating, so you can plug in and walk away without worrying.
- Handy Accessories Included: Comes with both a weatherproof eyelet lead (O11) and a clamp lead (O4), making it easy to hook up whether you’re charging on the bench or straight in the vehicle.
Technical Specs
- Voltage: 12V
- Amperage: Up to 6A (automatically adjustable)
- Battery Capacity: Charges batteries up to 240Ah
- Included Leads: O11 eyelet and O4 clamp leads
Why Pick the Optimate TM182?
This isn’t just a charger—it’s a battery lifesaver. The TM182 stands out for its knack for reviving deeply discharged or even sulphated batteries, which would otherwise be destined for the tip. It’s dead easy to use, too: with clever diagnostics and fully automatic operation, you don’t need to be a technical whizz to keep your batteries in top nick. Perfect for any car or bike enthusiast who doesn’t want the faff of regular battery hassles.
How to Use
Simply connect the right lead to your battery, plug the charger into the mains, and that’s it—the TM182 takes care of everything from there, automatically cycling through charging and maintenance without you lifting a finger.
What’s in the Box?
- Optimate TM182 Battery Charger
- O11 Weatherproof Eyelet Lead
- O4 Clamp Lead
- User Manual
If you’re after a no-nonsense, smart charger that’ll keep your batteries in peak condition—whatever you throw at it—the Optimate TM182 is a solid investment. It’s a real game changer for anyone who wants their batteries to go the distance.
