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 Re: FFS battery
[Re: Bass-N-Buck Master]
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02/20/25 09:15 PM
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prosise
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Actually my graph is set to 11.7, and i ran it down to 11.2 once. Had to kick start it to charge it. I really don't like bringing it down that low, 99% of the time its in the 40-60% range when im done. 90ah or 100ah is pretty much the same ballpark for my needs. My calculations show me to run 22 hours before i am SOL.
Last edited by prosise; 02/20/25 09:28 PM.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: Bass-N-Buck Master]
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02/21/25 09:35 AM
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David Welcher
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On a Garmin your better off running a 16 to a 20volt battery, much better picture, not sure if Lowrance recommends anything over 12 volts
Last edited by David Welcher; 02/21/25 09:36 AM.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: David Welcher]
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02/21/25 09:58 AM
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tmd11111
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On a Garmin your better off running a 16 to a 20volt battery, much better picture, not sure if Lowrance recommends anything over 12 volts Myth
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 Re: FFS battery
[Re: Bass-N-Buck Master]
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02/21/25 12:11 PM
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goodman_fishing
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There's a calculator download for Excel that goes with this video. It will help you estimate run times for your graph setup with different batteries.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/21/25 12:11 PM
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goodman_fishing
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On a Garmin your better off running a 16 to a 20volt battery, much better picture, not sure if Lowrance recommends anything over 12 volts Myth Yep. Even Garmin will tell you that more than 12v doesn't help performance.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: goodman_fishing]
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02/21/25 12:51 PM
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tmd11111
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On a Garmin your better off running a 16 to a 20volt battery, much better picture, not sure if Lowrance recommends anything over 12 volts Myth Yep. Even Garmin will tell you that more than 12v doesn't help performance. I'll add to it. If 16v gives you a better picture its because you have inadequate wiring causing voltage drop. Garmin along with Lorance and Humminbirds graphs processors are all internally regulated to around 5vdc. Applying more voltage only reduces the amp draw from the battery (Ohms Law). All things being equal as in amp capacity a 16v will get about 30% more run time than a 12v. Here's the other hitch, you'll need a separate charger as well.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: tmd11111]
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02/21/25 01:24 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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On a Garmin your better off running a 16 to a 20volt battery, much better picture, not sure if Lowrance recommends anything over 12 volts Myth Yep. Even Garmin will tell you that more than 12v doesn't help performance. I'll add to it. If 16v gives you a better picture its because you have inadequate wiring causing voltage drop. Garmin along with Lorance and Humminbirds graphs processors are all internally regulated to around 5vdc. Applying more voltage only reduces the amp draw from the battery (Ohms Law). All things being equal as in amp capacity a 16v will get about 30% more run time than a 12v. Here's the other hitch, you'll need a separate charger as well. Don’t rain on their picnic.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: TxBazzn]
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Yesterday at 01:51 AM
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coosa
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I've been using LiTime batteries for a couple years now and no issues. I run a designated 12-volt 50 amp {basic set-up (2) 12"s and (1) 9" + FFS} for my electronics and 3 12 volt 100amph for trolling motor. Best price in town, they ship fast, and customer service is in Houston. I'm not a serious fisherman but it works well for me, I never drop below 12.1 volts. I have a very similar setup and use that same battery. Don't ever give it a thought except to charge it after each trip. However, if you think you get a clearer screen using 16 volts, they now have a 16 volt battery just for that purpose.
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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2 hours ago
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HARD WORKN HAROLD
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I had three Lowrance Carbons and a Lowrance Live, AT2, Sonic Hub 2, Ethernet expansion hub, 6 pumps, Ppwer Poles,Yamaha network, and a SHO on a single Ionic 125ah. Never once had it get below about 70% during a long day of fishing.
New boat has 4 12” Lowrance Lives, 12” Garmin and LVS 34, stereo system, a few pumps, heated seats, Power Poles, full network, 3 GPS antennas, and a Merc V8 on two paralleled 125ah Ionics. I don’t foresee a problem…ever.
But, I haven’t had this boat to the lake yet. Maybe this weekend. Bragger! 
DON'T LET THE CLOTHES FOOL YA
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PB: wife of 40 years
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Re: FFS battery
[Re: Bass-N-Buck Master]
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outfishdya
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Here are the hubs and disconnect for my setup ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-17158-260799-20250223_131332.jpg) The LCD read out is not visible in the pic, but I have 13.4 vdc ready to go ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-17158-260800-20250223_132100.jpg) I can fit 3 of the plano boxes back in the box with the battery ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-17158-260801-20250223_132436.jpg) My AT2 power supply\whatever this thing does in the box beside the battery. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-17158-260802-20250223_131350.jpg) And if you have not seen this after market day box, I like it better than my OEM boxes that cracked and broke quickly. I just got this one and hope it last longer. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2025/02/full-17158-260803-20250223_132136.jpg)
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