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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/08/21 01:09 AM
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fishnfireman
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I understand your not suppose to charge them till they get down to 40% at least. Is this true? Not from what I was told.. For your OP---I've had three 50AH ionics for troller and a 31 series AGM for starter going on two years now.. Have used the 4 bank NoCo with great results.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: T-racer @ Mallard Marine]
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01/08/21 02:16 AM
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BigDozer66
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I'm often busy at the shop but anyone can call below and I can give my spiel on lithium batteries. We are an Ionic dealer as well and are cost competitive. They're excellent. We love them for the weight loss, cause GO FAST! Ionics have the neat phone app. Lithiums hold amp hours a little differently than lead acids as well. 50ah is sufficient for all but the most serious trolling guys who I have go with the 100ah. I personally am actually only running 2 35ah batteries in my Allison. I've never killed them, however I'm not that serious of a fishermen. An 8 hour tourney day for me happens every once in a while but is rare. I run a stealth charger.  I will be by to see you very soon! 
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)]
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01/08/21 12:40 PM
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skeeter17584
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Im using the Ionic Lithium also but 3 -100ah for the same reasons you are. Spent 6 hours on the lake testing my new Ghost and when i got back to ramp my batteries were at 94%. Impressed with Ionic!!
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/08/21 12:45 PM
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skeeter17584
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Minn Kota 460Pc will charge Ionic batteries with 15 amp per 4 banks. I can reach a 100% charge on the Ionic with 2 hours of charging
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/08/21 12:48 PM
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Allison1
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I understand your not suppose to charge them till they get down to 40% at least. Is this true? That would be good. Lithiums do not like to be fully charged and sit. If I was fishing once a week I'd charge the batteries just before I went. Forty to sixty percent and they will live longer.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/08/21 05:37 PM
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bbassfishes
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I don't see how this technology could possibly be safely feasible right now. I'm not read up on it at all, so take that with a grain of salt, but I have knowledge of lithium batteries in RC cars and you have to walk on eggshells charging those. The other concern I would have is the integrity of the batteries themselves. A lot of times with the RC Lithium batteries when they get damaged from bumping around and tend to puff out making them dangerous and oftentimes, unusable. I wonder how the current lithium's will hold up to pounding that the lake will put on them.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: bbassfishes]
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01/08/21 05:42 PM
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Jeff From Iowa
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I don't see how this technology could possibly be safely feasible right now. I'm not read up on it at all, so take that with a grain of salt, but I have knowledge of lithium batteries in RC cars and you have to walk on eggshells charging those. The other concern I would have is the integrity of the batteries themselves. A lot of times with the RC Lithium batteries when they get damaged from bumping around and tend to puff out making them dangerous and oftentimes, unusable. I wonder how the current lithium's will hold up to pounding that the lake will put on them. Strange I never had a single issue when I raced off road rc cars. And that was in the 90s Im sure the batteries are better now. I still have my rc car from back then and all my batteries still work fine in fact every time I get it out which is about once every 7 years.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Allison1]
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01/08/21 08:23 PM
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dan805
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I understand your not suppose to charge them till they get down to 40% at least. Is this true? That would be good. Lithiums do not like to be fully charged and sit. If I was fishing once a week I'd charge the batteries just before I went. Forty to sixty percent and they will live longer. hmm, seems waiting until 40% contradicts the idea of having lithium batteries with a power pole charge.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/08/21 08:50 PM
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JacksonBean
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I'd like input from those that have converted to Lithium batteries for your trolling motor batteries and what charger you are using with those batteries? My Ballistic came with K2s which are made in Vegas I believe. They use a conventional charger and I've yet to see them stresses after fishing hard for two days in good winds. Very remarkable product, IMO. P.S. Mine sit fully charged 24/7.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/09/21 11:07 PM
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txsuperman
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I switched to this battery 4 months ago and added a powerpole charge. I have run my ultrex all day covering a small lake and never had any issues. 1 batter replaced 3, great warranty, and best price i've found. I talked to the owner and he explained why his price is better than anyone. He doens' have to run ads or pay pro staff, same technology as the others. https://ampedoutdoors.com/products/60ah-36v-trolling-motor-lithium-battery-lifepo4
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: T-racer @ Mallard Marine]
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01/10/21 12:14 AM
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fivebites
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I'm often busy at the shop but anyone can call below and I can give my spiel on lithium batteries. We are an Ionic dealer as well and are cost competitive. They're excellent. We love them for the weight loss, cause GO FAST! Ionics have the neat phone app. Lithiums hold amp hours a little differently than lead acids as well. 50ah is sufficient for all but the most serious trolling guys who I have go with the 100ah. I personally am actually only running 2 35ah batteries in my Allison. I've never killed them, however I'm not that serious of a fishermen. An 8 hour tourney day for me happens every once in a while but is rare. I run a stealth charger. This is a young guy who knows his stuff when it comes to boats and accessories. PM me a price list on what you have Trace! Or post it if you want. Just got a Basscat Eyra and have a 36volt system with a MK 440 PC charger.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: fivebites]
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01/10/21 02:49 AM
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BigDozer66
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I'm often busy at the shop but anyone can call below and I can give my spiel on lithium batteries. We are an Ionic dealer as well and are cost competitive. They're excellent. We love them for the weight loss, cause GO FAST! Ionics have the neat phone app. Lithiums hold amp hours a little differently than lead acids as well. 50ah is sufficient for all but the most serious trolling guys who I have go with the 100ah. I personally am actually only running 2 35ah batteries in my Allison. I've never killed them, however I'm not that serious of a fishermen. An 8 hour tourney day for me happens every once in a while but is rare. I run a stealth charger. This is a young guy who knows his stuff when it comes to boats and accessories. PM me a price list on what you have Trace! Or post it if you want. Just got a Basscat Eyra and have a 36volt system with a MK 440 PC charger. Trace said he doesn't get on very often and to contact him. I am planning on going by very soon if you don;t have time to check with him I'll let you know when I get by there. I only need 2 - 50A's for my Ultrex and I might go ahead and swap over the charger as well if the Ionic one weighs a good bit less. 
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/12/21 12:04 AM
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Jeff From Iowa
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Trace is a good dude, he is very busy there, last I knew it was him and one guy working etc.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/12/21 12:58 AM
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SkeeterB
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I used one 36 volt Lithium Battery Power (LBP) for my trolling motor and one 12 volt Deka AGM for my starting and graphs. I charged them with the Power Pole Charge. I used this set up all last year with heavy tournament use and loved it. Not one issue. Light weight and it will last forever within long warranty. PM me if you want to hear more and where to purchase locally. https://www.lithiumbatterypower.com
Last edited by SkeeterB; 01/14/21 01:33 AM.
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Re: Lithium Batteries
[Re: Fishn_man]
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01/12/21 03:42 PM
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bassnman
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24V for starting and graphs? 
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