Batteries? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GkT · 08-28-2015, 12:41 AM

What kind of batteries do you guys use to run your livewells?

Building a tank, and a batt. box. Everyone seems to be running 6v set ups, which makes sense. What kind of Ah rating am I looking for?

Not gonna buy the OEX battery box, so you can skip suggesting that

thanks!
Greg

TJones · 08-28-2015, 01:15 AM

6vlt and 12vlt. 12vlt is a little excessive. The old hobie bait tank came standard with a 6vlt 7 amp battery and the new tanks come with an upgraded 6vlt 10 amp battery . With 10 amps the pump should run strong for 6-8 hours or more . I was able to find a 12 amp battery that should keep me running strong for 12 hours . Hope this helps.

08-28-2015, 12:41 AM	#1
GkT Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 42	Batteries? What kind of batteries do you guys use to run your livewells? Building a tank, and a batt. box. Everyone seems to be running 6v set ups, which makes sense. What kind of Ah rating am I looking for? Not gonna buy the OEX battery box, so you can skip suggesting that thanks! Greg

08-28-2015, 01:15 AM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	The pumps can run on both 6vlt and 12vlt. 12vlt is a little excessive. The old hobie bait tank came standard with a 6vlt 7 amp battery and the new tanks come with an upgraded 6vlt 10 amp battery . With 10 amps the pump should run strong for 6-8 hours or more . I was able to find a 12 amp battery that should keep me running strong for 12 hours . Hope this helps.