Battery Level indicator? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Raskal311 · 04-01-2013, 07:53 AM

Has anyone installed some type of battery level indicator on their yak? I’m not very electrical incline but I’d like to install something that would provide some type of level indicator. I’m thinking of something a long the line of a dual Volt/Amp meter or maybe just a volt meter.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-LED-Digital-DC100V-10A-Voltmeter-Ammeter-Voltage-Amps-Meter-Power-DC4-5-30V-/171015970070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d1589d16#ht_2630wt_1097

http://www.buyincoins.com/new_en/details/new-2-wire-blue-dc-4-5-30v-led-panel-digital-display-voltage-meter-voltmeter-product-16267.html

Can someone tell me if there is something better?

jruiz · 04-01-2013, 08:36 AM

If you want an actual gauge then something that has coulomb counting is the way to go. It basically measures the current with the time to give actual capacity used. This would need to be calibrated and may drift over time. For most batteries a volt meter is sufficient. An amp meter won't really contribute much.

Raskal311 · 04-01-2013, 08:52 AM

Because I have half a dozen batteries I guess the gauge wouldn't make sense. I'll go with teh voltmeter.

Thanks,

FishNinjaY · 04-01-2013, 09:37 PM

How have the batteries been working? I hooked one up today to my livewell.. it worked like a champ. I only ran it for about 10 minutes. Thanks man.. we need to get out there!

Raskal311 · 04-01-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

How have the batteries been working? I hooked one up today to my livewell.. it worked like a champ. I only ran it for about 10 minutes. Thanks man.. we need to get out there!

So far it ran my FF for 8 hours on two trips. Im going to tap into it and run a string of LED lights soon. Lately I've only been able to hit the water once every three weeks. I'm going to start taking days off and goduring work hours :d. I'm just waiting for more faverible reports. Are you going to the fish with friends terniment?

04-01-2013, 07:53 AM	#1
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Battery Level indicator? Has anyone installed some type of battery level indicator on their yak? I’m not very electrical incline but I’d like to install something that would provide some type of level indicator. I’m thinking of something a long the line of a dual Volt/Amp meter or maybe just a volt meter. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-LED-Digital-DC100V-10A-Voltmeter-Ammeter-Voltage-Amps-Meter-Power-DC4-5-30V-/171015970070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d1589d16#ht_2630wt_1097 http://www.buyincoins.com/new_en/details/new-2-wire-blue-dc-4-5-30v-led-panel-digital-display-voltage-meter-voltmeter-product-16267.html Can someone tell me if there is something better?

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04-01-2013, 08:36 AM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	If you want an actual gauge then something that has coulomb counting is the way to go. It basically measures the current with the time to give actual capacity used. This would need to be calibrated and may drift over time. For most batteries a volt meter is sufficient. An amp meter won't really contribute much.

04-01-2013, 08:52 AM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Because I have half a dozen batteries I guess the gauge wouldn't make sense. I'll go with teh voltmeter. Thanks,

04-01-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	How have the batteries been working? I hooked one up today to my livewell.. it worked like a champ. I only ran it for about 10 minutes. Thanks man.. we need to get out there!