LifePo4 6v 12a Batteries

[driftwood]

Hey Greg,

Does the lifepo4 battery need a battery monitor?

[GregAndrew]

The PCM (Protective Circuit Module?) is built right into the waterproof case. It protects the battery from all kinds of malfunctions.

I live in San Gabriel (about 10 miles east of downtown LA).

[jorluivil]

Greg, do you happen to know what the output is on the charger that comes with the battery? I'm wondering if the one that I have know is to much for it.

[driftwood]

I also run my FF on Lipo polymer 4 cell batteries. These are 14.8 volts W/battery monitor.

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Hobby King Battery Monitor 4S
Accurate and easy to use, the Hobby King Battery Monitor 4S will give a warning buzzer when the Lipoly pack drops below 12v.

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These light weight batteries 5000mah will give me over 18hr of running time on the FF.




The yellow case is water proof. I made sure the outside connection are also waterproof. Running your FF and bait tank on lithium does have its inherent dangers, but the lifepo4 type batteries are much safer.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by driftwood

I also run my FF on Lipo polymer 4 cell batteries. These are 14.8 volts W/battery monitor.





The yellow case is water proof. I made sure the outside connection are also waterproof. Running your FF and bait tank on lithium does have its inherent dangers, but the lipo4 type batteries are much safer.

I think Ful-rac uses the same batteries. The batteries aren't cheap but not having to wonder when you're FF batteries will go dead is priceless.

[driftwood]

you never EVER want to drain lipo batteries to the bottom. That is a good way to toast you expensive batteries. That is why you install a batt monitor parallel with the circuit.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by driftwood

you never EVER want to drain lipo batteries to the bottom. That is a good way to toast you expensive batteries. That is why you install a batt monitor parallel with the circuit.

Or you can always buy the extended warranty

[GregAndrew]

Jorge, your charger is for 12v batteries. This thread is for 6v bait tank batteries. If you are asking if my charger for my 12v battery has the same output, I can check for you when I get home.

[FishNinjaY]

I think I'm interested.. but sorry if this is a dumb question. So my Lowrance FF won't run on this 6V battery? I know my livewell (Johnson 500gph 12v pump) will run on the 6V. Just wondering about the FF. It's the bigger Lowrance Elite 7 HDS.

If it's all good, I'd be interested in 2 batt + 1 charger. I'm in Long Beach area, so I could probably come by to pick up. Thanks Greg..

[makobob]

FishNinjaY, my FF needs 12v, most do.

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Greg, do you happen to know what the output is on the charger that comes with the battery? I'm wondering if the one that I have know is to much for it.

Jorge,

That might not work for two reasons. Most lithium rechargeable batteries today charge the individual cells in parallel. I'm guessing that's the same approach Greg's supplier is using, although I could be mistaken. Second is the charge voltage for lifepo4 is a little different than lithium ion and lipo.

[GregAndrew]

Yes, what John said. You need a special charger for LifePo4 batteries which are not the same as Lipo batteries or lead acid batteries.

[driftwood]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

The PCM (Protective Circuit Module?) is built right into the waterproof case. It protects the battery from all kinds of malfunctions.

I live in San Gabriel (about 10 miles east of downtown LA).

WOW!!! now that is nice system you got going there Greg. I'm surprised more people are not jumping on the wagon. That is a very nice set up you put together.