06-29-2011, 04:05 PM
Fishfinders! What size batteries you guys using and how often do you need to charge or replace them. I'm assume most are using smaller vehicle batteries and not disposable kind. Correct mr if I'm wrong.
[#0000ff]Most tubers use the 7 amp/hour batteries sold by Cabelas, Sportsmans and other outlets that sell sonars. These are SLA batteries (sealed lead acid) that require no maintenance but must be maintained at full charge if possible and should not be fully drained...like a deep cycle. Make sure they are fully charged before you go and then recharge them as soon as you get back and they will last for years.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have been using a smaller version...a 4.4 amp/hour battery. It is about half the size and weight of the larger battery but powers my sonar all day without significant drainage.[/#0000ff]
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TD, how have you been making swivel arms for the transducer? Trying to wrap my head around how to do it using PVC where it can swivel and not pull off.
[cool][#0000ff]In the two attached pictures you can see the fittings I use to create the swiveling mount. They fit together tightly enough that there is little danger of them pulling off. But they rotate freely for simple installation and adjustment...and takedown at the end of the day. Something you gotta experience. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most tubers use the 7 amp/hour batteries sold by Cabelas, Sportsmans and other outlets that sell sonars. These are SLA batteries (sealed lead acid) that require no maintenance but must be maintained at full charge if possible and should not be fully drained...like a deep cycle. Make sure they are fully charged before you go and then recharge them as soon as you get back and they will last for years.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I have been using a smaller version...a 4.4 amp/hour battery. It is about half the size and weight of the larger battery but powers my sonar all day without significant drainage.[/#0000ff]
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TD, how have you been making swivel arms for the transducer? Trying to wrap my head around how to do it using PVC where it can swivel and not pull off.
[cool][#0000ff]In the two attached pictures you can see the fittings I use to create the swiveling mount. They fit together tightly enough that there is little danger of them pulling off. But they rotate freely for simple installation and adjustment...and takedown at the end of the day. Something you gotta experience. [/#0000ff]
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