LifePo4 6v 12a Batteries - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 06-24-2013, 09:50 PM

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 · 06-25-2013, 10:58 AM

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 · 06-25-2013, 04:24 PM

FishNinjaY, my FF needs 12v, most do.

GregAndrew · 06-25-2013, 08:48 PM

All the FFs I have owned were 12v, but would run down to about 10v before shutting off. These batteries are designed for bait tanks. At 6v, a bait pump runs at less than half the rated amps for 12v operation. That means longer run times than for a 12v battery with the same amps. They also lessen the water flow which is important with pumps putting out 350gph or more. You will not have to worry about these batteries running out of juice in a day, or even 2 in most cases. With the 4a charger, your battery will be fully charged in a few hours. Granted, I go out more than most, but I have a table full of 6v lead acid batteries that do not work any more.

Salty Dog · 06-25-2013, 10:09 PM

Pretty awesome of you to be doing this. How much does one of those weigh?
Count me in for 2 batteries and a charger

Thi

speedydk · 06-26-2013, 06:30 AM

Hey Greg,
If they are making a custom battery for you maybe you could ask them if they could make a larger capacity 12v with a six volt tap ? maybe you could avoid the second battery altogether? I use a dc-dc convertor which is not bad but I do lose some power from the convertor. Just thinking

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Darren

GregAndrew · 06-26-2013, 05:37 PM

The weight of the batteries is TBD because they are going to be custom built. My 12v 12a batteries weigh 3.65lbs, so I am guessing about 2.5 for the 6 volts.

The point of these batteries is to provide a lot of power, not to consolidate. Combining them would require a battery size that I would not want to deal with. My 12v 12a batteries are as big as I would want on a kayak.

06-25-2013, 04:24 PM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	FishNinjaY, my FF needs 12v, most do. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

06-24-2013, 09:50 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	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.

06-25-2013, 10:58 AM	#2
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	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..

06-25-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	All the FFs I have owned were 12v, but would run down to about 10v before shutting off. These batteries are designed for bait tanks. At 6v, a bait pump runs at less than half the rated amps for 12v operation. That means longer run times than for a 12v battery with the same amps. They also lessen the water flow which is important with pumps putting out 350gph or more. You will not have to worry about these batteries running out of juice in a day, or even 2 in most cases. With the 4a charger, your battery will be fully charged in a few hours. Granted, I go out more than most, but I have a table full of 6v lead acid batteries that do not work any more.

06-25-2013, 10:09 PM	#5
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	Pretty awesome of you to be doing this. How much does one of those weigh? Count me in for 2 batteries and a charger Thi

06-26-2013, 06:30 AM	#6
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Hey Greg, If they are making a custom battery for you maybe you could ask them if they could make a larger capacity 12v with a six volt tap ? maybe you could avoid the second battery altogether? I use a dc-dc convertor which is not bad but I do lose some power from the convertor. Just thinking . Darren

06-26-2013, 05:37 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The weight of the batteries is TBD because they are going to be custom built. My 12v 12a batteries weigh 3.65lbs, so I am guessing about 2.5 for the 6 volts. The point of these batteries is to provide a lot of power, not to consolidate. Combining them would require a battery size that I would not want to deal with. My 12v 12a batteries are as big as I would want on a kayak.