anyone run a timer on their bait tanks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

gupppy · 04-17-2012, 03:22 PM

i have a hobie livewell.
500gph bilge
12V 11aH battery
cheapy humminbird ff

the bilge pumps water too fast. the original owner put a brass valve on the end of the inlet of the bilge to decrease water pressure/limit water coming in. however, i don't like the fact that i'm physically impeding the flow of the pump. i don't want the motor to burn out sooner than later.

anyone use an adjustable timer? call me cheap, but i wanted to see if it's worth the $40.

Siebler · 04-17-2012, 03:32 PM

We do a lot of timers, they work well and will save battery life. Nothing wrong with doing a flow valve on pump either though, Attwood makes flow valves to be used with these pumps.

Deefeesha · 04-17-2012, 03:33 PM

Why not down grade the pump battery (separate from FF) to a 6v or switch to a 360gal. pump? Either option is within the $30-$40 range.

Dennis · 04-17-2012, 03:41 PM

Oex timer... Worth it!

steveooo · 04-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Step it down to a 6V battery. Will run super quiet, all day, and your bait will thank you.

seriola_killer · 04-17-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Step it down to a 6V battery. Will run super quiet, all day, and your bait will thank you.

^^^^^^^^^ This.

Devildawgjj · 04-17-2012, 05:52 PM

I was under the impression that most of the pumps say 12v; I know mine does. So could I use a 6v battery?

steveooo · 04-17-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

So could I use a 6v battery?

Yes. It will run at the pump about 1/2 speed, which is perfect for yak size bait tanks.

Devildawgjj · 04-17-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

Yes. It will run at the pump about 1/2 speed, which is perfect for yak size bait tanks.

Awesome!! Now I have to go and get 1,200 GPH pump

William Novotny · 04-17-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

I was under the impression that most of the pumps say 12v; I know mine does. So could I use a 6v battery?

I run my tank with one of the 6v 12ah batteries I got from Andy at oex sunset. Runs my tank constantly with no switch, not for a full day fishing but SEVERAL days fishing with no charging. In fact its never fully died on me, I charge it like once a week.

gupppy · 04-18-2012, 08:49 AM

right now my ff and bait tank is off of 1-12v 11ah battery. I'm curious as to why folks are recommending to run 2 batteries? i've read the other thread http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=batteries
where andy recommends 2 batteries as well. is it just a personal preference thing? does 2 batteries eliminate troubleshooting on the water? i mean, if you splice 2 connectors correctly by soldering and making sure of a watertight seal, wouldn't it be just as good? not arguing here, would just like to know for my own knowledge.

edit: post #9 from url above pretty much sums it up.

Caffeind · 04-17-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by seriola_killer

^^^^^^^^^ This.

x3

How old is your live well? Maybe just buy the latest Hobie battery from OEX. It comes with a trick charger and connector too...I'm sure they can help you set that up.

The Hobie tank I just got came with a 6v 10amp to run the 500gph Attwood...its totally quiet and bait never dies...on when I get there, off when I leave.

Jimmyz123 · 04-18-2012, 10:15 AM

I self time it. I'll run it for a few minutes at a time depending on the type of bait I have. Dines need a lot of circulation.

04-17-2012, 03:22 PM	#1
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	anyone run a timer on their bait tanks? i have a hobie livewell. 500gph bilge 12V 11aH battery cheapy humminbird ff the bilge pumps water too fast. the original owner put a brass valve on the end of the inlet of the bilge to decrease water pressure/limit water coming in. however, i don't like the fact that i'm physically impeding the flow of the pump. i don't want the motor to burn out sooner than later. anyone use an adjustable timer? call me cheap, but i wanted to see if it's worth the $40.

04-17-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	We do a lot of timers, they work well and will save battery life. Nothing wrong with doing a flow valve on pump either though, Attwood makes flow valves to be used with these pumps. __________________ CJ Siebler

04-17-2012, 03:41 PM	#4
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Oex timer... Worth it! __________________ Hmmmm.....

04-18-2012, 10:15 AM	#13
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I self time it. I'll run it for a few minutes at a time depending on the type of bait I have. Dines need a lot of circulation. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

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04-17-2012, 03:33 PM	#3
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	Why not down grade the pump battery (separate from FF) to a 6v or switch to a 360gal. pump? Either option is within the $30-$40 range.

04-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#5
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Step it down to a 6V battery. Will run super quiet, all day, and your bait will thank you.

04-17-2012, 05:52 PM	#7
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I was under the impression that most of the pumps say 12v; I know mine does. So could I use a 6v battery?

04-18-2012, 08:49 AM	#11
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	right now my ff and bait tank is off of 1-12v 11ah battery. I'm curious as to why folks are recommending to run 2 batteries? i've read the other thread http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ight=batteries where andy recommends 2 batteries as well. is it just a personal preference thing? does 2 batteries eliminate troubleshooting on the water? i mean, if you splice 2 connectors correctly by soldering and making sure of a watertight seal, wouldn't it be just as good? not arguing here, would just like to know for my own knowledge. edit: post #9 from url above pretty much sums it up.