Cheap Ultimate Speed ULGD 5.0 D2 Car and Motorcycle Battery Charger from Lidl review, testing

It was on sale with discount. Ultimate Speed ULGD 5.0 D2 from lidl Car and Motorcycle Battery Charger have been in use for several days, and it has proven to be a dependable device for charging my car battery. This battery charger is smart (microprocessor control with diagnostic program) and easy to use. It can charge both car and motorcycle batteries with 6V or 12V and capacities from 1.2Ah to 120Ah. There are 4 different programs to choose from for the best charging based on your battery type. The charger has a clear display that shows the charging programs, car battery voltage, and how much charge is left.
It also has a special pulse charge mode for bringing back discharged batteries to life. If it's cold outside, there's a winter charging mode to handle that. It's protected from wrong connections, short circuits, and overloads.
This charger can also maintain your battery's charge for a long time without forming sulfate. There are LEDs to warn you about reverse polarity and to show when it's in stand-by mode.
The design is compact and practical, making it easy to store and handle. The build quality seems durable, and the LCD screen displays relevant charging information clearly.
Ultimate Speed ULGD 5.0 D2 charger is efficient and compatible with various battery types for both car and motorcycle. It charges the batteries adequately, ensuring better performance and longevity.
The charger comes equipped with essential safety features, such as protection against overcharging, reverse polarity, and short circuits.
One of the charger's strengths lies in its ability to handle different battery types, which has proven useful for charging other vehicles and devices like lawnmowers and jet skis.
The charger operates quietly, making it convenient to leave it charging overnight without causing any disturbances.

[@pietrononame4945]

There are 3 programs, and the description says 4 programs, right?

[@wookiefrost]

why on earth would you connect minus pole first with a child nearby?

[@sjumpers]

To ensure safety and prevent a short circuit, start by removing the negative connection. Conversely, if you connect the key to both the car body and the positive terminal, keep in mind that the car body is essentially the negative side. Failing to acknowledge this can result in a hazardous short circuit.

[@wisnutribaskoro556]

Do we need to plug in the electricity when we charge the car battery?

[@psngaming3796]

How to make it charge in 12v mode?

[@psngaming3796]

I don't think it works on a flat battery. Only on a battery already 12 ish volts. Unfortunately...

[@sjumpers]

Thank you for your question! To enable the 12V charging mode on the Ultimate Speed ULGD 5.0 D2 Battery Charger, the battery needs to have a minimum voltage of around 12 volts. Unfortunately, if the battery is completely flat, the charger might not recognize it or engage in the 12V mode. Here's some additional information from the manual: If a battery is identified as being in the critical voltage range from 7.3-10.5 V, the device will check whether it is a fully-charged 6V battery or a discharged 12V battery. To do this, press the program selector button to select a program. The device will then perform a test measurement for approximately 90 seconds, displaying the following: If after approx. 90 seconds, the identified value is between 7.3-7.5 V, then the 12V battery is defective, and the device switches to standby. If the identified value is between 7.5-10.5 V, a 12V battery is present. The charging process starts with pulse operation to revive the battery. The voltage display will flash. Once 10.5 V is reached, the device switches to further charging levels. This revival procedure is identical for all 12V charging programs. I hope this helps clarify how to use the charger with a battery that has a lower voltage. Thanks for watching!

[@psngaming3796]

@sjumpers yes It was a flat battery I had to use a different battery charger to get it back to around 11v and then this charger worked. Like you said won't work on a very low battery. Thank you for the info.