12v step down module? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

iethinker · 08-13-2013, 06:58 PM

Raskal,

The type of device you have suggested will work fine allowing your main dual battery system all to be at 12-volts. This is very convenient for recharging the parallel battery system. Just be sure that the amperage your bilge-pump / bait-pump draws at 7-volts does not exceed the 3A limit of the DC/DC converter. The converter itself will not consume unacceptable excess power and is totally sealed. All of this is of course assuming you wire things correctly. Go for it!

BTW...the resistor suggested by bus_kid will only work if the resistance load of your bait pump is the same as the resistance of the wiper motors of an air-cooled Volkswagen of some vintage.

iethinker

Raskal311 · 08-13-2013, 07:36 PM

My second option is to go Lifepo4.

alanw · 08-13-2013, 08:56 PM

It's only 8 bucks, it won't hurt too bad to try it. Just check the current draw while using it.

Raskal311 · 08-13-2013, 09:24 PM

That's true

PescadorPete · 08-13-2013, 11:57 PM

Here is the answer to your question, based on some science and some assumptions, with the Hobie bait tank pump.

12V battery directly connected uses 16.5 watts of power (and way too much water flow).
12V battery and the resistor uses 6.3 watts of power.
12V battery and the step down module uses 5.6 watts of power.
12V battery and the PWM uses 4.3 watts of power.
6V battery directly connected uses 3.2 watts of power.

Watts is what gets the work done and what the battery needs to supply, so in simple terms, ignoring a few messy details, the 6V battery is the most efficient and will last the longest. That's what I use on my Hobie.

Here is a photo of the elusive PWM. I put it together many years ago for my 12V (non-Hobie) kayak and its still works well.

Enough science for now, my head hurts, lets go

Raskal311 · 08-14-2013, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Here is the answer to your question, based on some science and some assumptions, with the Hobie bait tank pump.

12V battery directly connected uses 16.5 watts of power (and way too much water flow).
12V battery and the resistor uses 6.3 watts of power.
12V battery and the step down module uses 5.6 watts of power.
12V battery and the PWM uses 4.3 watts of power.
6V battery directly connected uses 3.2 watts of power.

Watts is what gets the work done and what the battery needs to supply, so in simple terms, ignoring a few messy details, the 6V battery is the most efficient and will last the longest. That's what I use on my Hobie.

Here is a photo of the elusive PWM. I put it together many years ago for my 12V (non-Hobie) kayak and its still works well.

Enough science for now, my head hurts, lets go

Holly cow... you are the MAN!. So a 6v 9amps direct the battery should last 18hrs give or take? Good enough for me, time to grab a new 6v.

StinkyMatt · 08-14-2013, 01:30 PM

Basic fishing rules:

Everything you were promised .....subtract 25%

18 hours I duuno. Maybe when its perfect new condition.

08-13-2013, 06:58 PM	#1
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Verify Amp-Draw But Go For It Raskal, The type of device you have suggested will work fine allowing your main dual battery system all to be at 12-volts. This is very convenient for recharging the parallel battery system. Just be sure that the amperage your bilge-pump / bait-pump draws at 7-volts does not exceed the 3A limit of the DC/DC converter. The converter itself will not consume unacceptable excess power and is totally sealed. All of this is of course assuming you wire things correctly. Go for it! BTW...the resistor suggested by bus_kid will only work if the resistance load of your bait pump is the same as the resistance of the wiper motors of an air-cooled Volkswagen of some vintage. iethinker Last edited by iethinker; 08-13-2013 at 07:05 PM.

08-13-2013, 07:36 PM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	My second option is to go Lifepo4. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12 Last edited by Raskal311; 08-13-2013 at 08:23 PM.

08-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
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08-13-2013, 11:57 PM	#5
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Here is the answer to your question, based on some science and some assumptions, with the Hobie bait tank pump. 12V battery directly connected uses 16.5 watts of power (and way too much water flow). 12V battery and the resistor uses 6.3 watts of power. 12V battery and the step down module uses 5.6 watts of power. 12V battery and the PWM uses 4.3 watts of power. 6V battery directly connected uses 3.2 watts of power. Watts is what gets the work done and what the battery needs to supply, so in simple terms, ignoring a few messy details, the 6V battery is the most efficient and will last the longest. That's what I use on my Hobie. Here is a photo of the elusive PWM. I put it together many years ago for my 12V (non-Hobie) kayak and its still works well. Enough science for now, my head hurts, lets go

08-14-2013, 01:30 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Basic fishing rules: Everything you were promised .....subtract 25% 18 hours I duuno. Maybe when its perfect new condition.