LiFePO4 batteries and capsizing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

eselick · Today, 05:48 AM

Hi everyone
I've just bought a new fishing kayak and a LiFeP04. I'm trying to protect everything in the event I capsize my kayak. My understanding is that the BMS electronics in my battery will self-destruct if the kayak turns over. I've been trying to find a really waterproof case for it.
I'd appreciate any recommendations or ideas.
Thanks

PapaDave · Today, 08:55 AM

What size battery are you talking about? They vary in size.

Or, get a more stable kayak. I use a 12V/20ah in my two kayaks and run everything (FF, Bait tank and occasionally lights) on that. I'm upgrading that to a 30ah though due to the 20ah running dry on longer trips of about 7-8 hours.

eselick · Today, 03:05 PM

It's a 50Ah. I guess you're just not worried about capsizing. Apparently it happens once in a while

Today, 05:48 AM	#1
eselick Junior Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 2	LiFePO4 batteries and capsizing Hi everyone I've just bought a new fishing kayak and a LiFeP04. I'm trying to protect everything in the event I capsize my kayak. My understanding is that the BMS electronics in my battery will self-destruct if the kayak turns over. I've been trying to find a really waterproof case for it. I'd appreciate any recommendations or ideas. Thanks

Today, 08:55 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,471	What size battery are you talking about? They vary in size. Or, get a more stable kayak. I use a 12V/20ah in my two kayaks and run everything (FF, Bait tank and occasionally lights) on that. I'm upgrading that to a 30ah though due to the 20ah running dry on longer trips of about 7-8 hours. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

Today, 03:05 PM	#3
eselick Junior Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 2	It's a 50Ah. I guess you're just not worried about capsizing. Apparently it happens once in a while