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Livescope #15369603 04/05/25 02:26 AM
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For you guys that have it, have you changed they way you run it like at first you just run your graph and black box on different batteries then changed to run both on just one lithium and what amp 50 or 100. Box is located in right front box and battery is same box just in front of console. Told them I wanna run livescope on its own battery I think they ran black Box to my cranking battery, but understand they are considered different livescope is graph and black box is separate I was thinking they both are considered just called livescope. Yea I’m late to the party with getting it. May wanna get a 100 amp to run both to get a clearer picture. Currently running a 30 amp given to me. But am buying a bigger one. What brand are you guys running, the Li Time mini 100amp is interesting and has great reviews.
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Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15369627 04/05/25 03:06 AM
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I’ve been 2 years on a X2 AGM that runs a solix 12, solix 10, 9” Garmin and a livescope, it’s also the starting battery- runs fine zero issues fishing all day

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Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15369747 04/05/25 11:55 AM
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I have a small lithium i run the box and the 12 inch graph on. I built a little box for it with a charge plug and a switch

Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15369824 04/05/25 01:11 PM
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I run a 8617 and black box on a 12v 100aH lithium. That is all that I run on that battery. I put it in the front right storage compartment in a battery hold down fixture. I then mounted the black box next to it on the storage wall. I cut the power cable to only be around 1' long. My 8617 had a 4' 10g power cable I ran directly to the battery. I do have a circuit breaker on the ground side so I can switch off power when charging or not in use. I consistently see 12.6-13.2 volts of good clean power with no amperage restrictions. picture looks great on my unit. I was running an Ultra 126hd until this past week (gpsstore.com put the 8617 on 50% off deal..... I'm a sucker for a good deal). Had to build a custom mount for the 8617.

Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15370035 04/05/25 05:18 PM
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I run two dakota 12v 100aH lithiums in parallel. That was suggested from my electronics guy. No issues with this setup over the past two years.

Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15370053 04/05/25 06:06 PM
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With proper wiring there no need for a separate battery for livescope or electronics at all.

Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15370097 04/05/25 07:16 PM
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Lots of LiTime/Budget battery content on my YouTube channel, no issues with the LiTimes. If you're looking for sizing there is a calculator that will estimate run times of different batteries and electronics setups. YouTube video "What's the BEST Battery Size For YOUR Fish Finders?"


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Re: Livescope [Re: tmd11111] #15370166 04/05/25 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tmd11111
With proper wiring there no need for a separate battery for livescope or electronics at all.

Completely agree.


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Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by tmd11111
With proper wiring there no need for a separate battery for livescope or electronics at all.

Completely agree.


Helix 12 and 9 at console, Helix 12 and Garmin 12 Ultra Plus / LVS34 on bow, 2 Talons and everything else except TM on 1 120AH AGM starting battery. Fish all day and never drop below 12V on any graph. 8g wire to console and bow. I typically put console graphs on standby when I'm on the front deck.


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Before I put in SeaClear harness, my graphs would flicker when I started the big motor. Now, I can start the motor and it doesn't flicker nor does it drop below 12.8v.

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Originally Posted by WAWI
I have a small lithium i run the box and the 12 inch graph on. I built a little box for it with a charge plug and a switch

This, but my lithium is a full size 100ah group 24 (I think)
If I ever replace it, it will be with that mini battery.


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Re: Livescope [Re: Bass-N-Buck Master] #15370598 04/06/25 01:43 PM
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i have 4 12's+ livescope black box on a 125 AH ionic which is also used for the big motor. No issues / Can fish all day



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Originally Posted by Amberlamps
i have 4 12's+ livescope black box on a 125 AH ionic which is also used for the big motor. No issues / Can fish all day

Same here….plus a stereo system. I never have to put stuff in standby, never turn off the music. The 125 is just a beast!
Have both boats setup the same way.
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i have 4 12's+ livescope black box on a 125 AH ionic which is also used for the big motor. No issues / Can fish all day

Same here….plus a stereo system. I never have to put stuff in standby, never turn off the music. The 125 is just a beast!
Have both boats setup the same way.
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You trying to power your whole neighborhood with that setup

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