Post by stonefish on Dec 4, 2012 21:56:06 GMT
Power (batteries for fish finders)
Batteries come in many shapes, sizes, volts and amps
How do you know whats right for your fish finder ?
Nearly all marine electronics are 12 volt
The two types here are lithium ion and std lead acid
Each type has its benefits lithium ion batteries are very light and powerful were the lead acid is much cheaper
A fish finder needs power and the basic models will run fine on low amps eg 3 amp 12 volt, more expensive models and combo units will perform better with more amps eg 7 to 9 amp battery
Here are 3 lead acid battery's
A small combo charger and batteries
A 3.2 amp 12 volt battery
a 7.2 amp battery
Here are 2 lithium ion batteries and charger kits
A 5.2 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery
A 9.7 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery
The major advantage to a lithium battery is its weight and charge time
The major disadvantage is the cost
These batteries are available from
Batteries come in many shapes, sizes, volts and amps
How do you know whats right for your fish finder ?
Nearly all marine electronics are 12 volt
The two types here are lithium ion and std lead acid
Each type has its benefits lithium ion batteries are very light and powerful were the lead acid is much cheaper
A fish finder needs power and the basic models will run fine on low amps eg 3 amp 12 volt, more expensive models and combo units will perform better with more amps eg 7 to 9 amp battery
Here are 3 lead acid battery's
A small combo charger and batteries
A 3.2 amp 12 volt battery
a 7.2 amp battery
Here are 2 lithium ion batteries and charger kits
A 5.2 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery
A 9.7 amp 12 volt lithium ion battery
The major advantage to a lithium battery is its weight and charge time
The major disadvantage is the cost
These batteries are available from