Battery Ideas for New Dragonfly 6 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 02-11-2015, 04:23 PM

Lipripper had posted some stuff on the lipo's. I went with a regular lead acid with a 18amph rating. So far so good. How big of a footprint do you have to work with? I placed mine in the hull under the seat. Fits like a glove.

Here is the link to his thread

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24345

ful-rac · 02-11-2015, 04:51 PM

If you dont want to get a battery that has a bigger "footprint" than a 10 amph...then get a true lithium ion battery, it'll be smaller, lighter,.more expensive....a major drawback is it might explode if it comes in contact with saltwater...

! Ive been using one for the last 5 years with no problems or explosions...then again i havent got it wet yet....

A Lifepo4 battery is not lithium ion for the record.

bubblehide · 02-12-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I...then get a true lithium ion battery, ... Ive been using one for the last 5 years with no problems or explosions...then again i havent got it wet yet....

...

Wow, and to think, I got a lot of flack years back, for using a lithium ion battery.

ful-rac · 02-12-2015, 09:07 PM

Lithium ion battery has a pcb and will cut power if there is a short or low voltage to protect your battery and or wiring....so not to worry.

T Bone · 02-13-2015, 02:51 AM

We need to contact someone with Tesla automotive and have them make us the ideal battery.

02-11-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Lipripper had posted some stuff on the lipo's. I went with a regular lead acid with a 18amph rating. So far so good. How big of a footprint do you have to work with? I placed mine in the hull under the seat. Fits like a glove. Here is the link to his thread http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24345 __________________ I hate seals!!!

02-11-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If you dont want to get a battery that has a bigger "footprint" than a 10 amph...then get a true lithium ion battery, it'll be smaller, lighter,.more expensive....a major drawback is it might explode if it comes in contact with saltwater... ! Ive been using one for the last 5 years with no problems or explosions...then again i havent got it wet yet.... A Lifepo4 battery is not lithium ion for the record. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-12-2015, 09:07 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Lithium ion battery has a pcb and will cut power if there is a short or low voltage to protect your battery and or wiring....so not to worry. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-13-2015, 02:51 AM	#5
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	We need to contact someone with Tesla automotive and have them make us the ideal battery. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

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