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Topic: Powering a Fish Finder  (Read 3592 times)

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Gollywomper

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Obviously lithium is the way to go here. But what about using a jumper/booster style power supply? Anyone using one? How does it work for you? If not recommended then why?  Thanks in advance.
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SOMA

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Good luck with that!


Gollywomper

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There are several folks online using them. They are nothing more than a lithium battery. Some have USB ports As well as 10A 12V  outputs. Just not sure how long they will last. I need a new jump box for work so might do a test.
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FishingAddict

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Obviously lithium is the way to go here. But what about using a jumper/booster style power supply? Anyone using one? How does it work for you? If not recommended then why?  Thanks in advance.

Just curious, which specific battery are you referring?
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Gollywomper

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Waywardmanini

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I use a 1080MAH  that I got years ago at Costco.  It won't jumpstart my new vehicle.  But it runs my fishfinder all day. I recharge it when I'm done for the day.


FishingAddict

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I suggest that you first understand the difference between a starting battery and a deep cycle battery.  Then decide which battery type is best for you.
https://dakotalithium.com/2019/09/13/what-is-the-difference-between-starter-batteries-and-deep-cycle-batteries/
A deep cycle battery is designed to provide a steady amount of current over a long period of time. A deep cycle battery is also designed to be deeply discharged and charged over and over again without shortening the lifespan of the battery.
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FishingAddict

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I've been using Lithuim type batteries almost 5 years and never had a problem for my Raymarine Dragonfly 7 FF.  I use both a LIPO and LiFePO4.  My FF draws 8 w at full brightness and using my LiFePO4 12V 12ah get appox 18hrs run time.
12 volt x 12 amp hr = 144 watt hr
144 watt hr / 8 watt = 18 hr
My good buddy Lucky13 helped out on the battery rigging.
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FishingAddict

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Here is a video about batteries:

« Last Edit: June 13, 2020, 12:30:51 PM by FishingAddict »
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christianbrat

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I use some batteries i used for my RC planes back in the day I have 2 4s 5ah packs in parallel. Higher voltage means lower Amp draw and it lasts about 2 days with my Striker 4
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