Bait tank Question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Trident 15 · 12-08-2010, 09:58 AM

Hi guys i have my bait tank almost done. The tank is a vittles vault with the overflows set at 5 Gals , the input is done, the rodholders are done, the input from Rule 360 is in and hooked up to over the side Pump, and the mounting tabs are done, and it is mounted in my Trident 15 Now for the question : I am planning on buying the 6V 12ah Battery from OEX Mission Bay to run pump BUT should i run a TIMER also ???

Will the 6V slow the pump enough and run all day or is the timer still necessary ?

I plan on using the tank for bait and livewell for bay tourneys

Any help will be greatly appreciated !!

Bob.........................

Jimmyz123 · 12-08-2010, 10:48 AM

I'm looking forward to the replies on this one. I'm just starting to build my tank.

JoeBeck · 12-08-2010, 11:00 AM

I've used a 6V for years and it typically runs all day. I do have a spare for those rare occasions. I do not have it on a timer, just a switch behind me that I turn off and on. I have never wished I had a timer for my bait tank. Until my new bait tank I did not have a drain plug though and often wished I had that. It is a nice feature to be able to drain your tank before landing. 41lb less that needs to dragged onto the beach.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 12-08-2010, 11:15 AM

Igloo cooler drains work perfect on the bait tanks and is what I used to put on the custom tanks I built.

kareem korn · 12-08-2010, 12:21 PM

To decrease the flow I removed the cover turned on the pump and held a file to the impeller and shaved some off.

Siebler · 12-08-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Igloo cooler drains work perfect on the bait tanks and is what I used to put on the custom tanks I built.

I second that, Thats why we stock them at OEX. Great bait tank drains.

jorluivil · 12-08-2010, 04:26 PM

Battery: 6v for me...never had an issue with the battery running low. As far as the timer goes I never had one and never really found a reason to install one. Once I start heading in I just turn off the pump and it will drain on its own.......I guess it's just a matter of preference.

12-08-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
Trident 15 Junior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 20	Bait tank Question Hi guys i have my bait tank almost done. The tank is a vittles vault with the overflows set at 5 Gals , the input is done, the rodholders are done, the input from Rule 360 is in and hooked up to over the side Pump, and the mounting tabs are done, and it is mounted in my Trident 15 Now for the question : I am planning on buying the 6V 12ah Battery from OEX Mission Bay to run pump BUT should i run a TIMER also ??? Will the 6V slow the pump enough and run all day or is the timer still necessary ? I plan on using the tank for bait and livewell for bay tourneys Any help will be greatly appreciated !! Bob.........................

12-08-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Igloo cooler drains work perfect on the bait tanks and is what I used to put on the custom tanks I built. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

12-08-2010, 10:48 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I'm looking forward to the replies on this one. I'm just starting to build my tank.

12-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	I've used a 6V for years and it typically runs all day. I do have a spare for those rare occasions. I do not have it on a timer, just a switch behind me that I turn off and on. I have never wished I had a timer for my bait tank. Until my new bait tank I did not have a drain plug though and often wished I had that. It is a nice feature to be able to drain your tank before landing. 41lb less that needs to dragged onto the beach.

12-08-2010, 12:21 PM	#5
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	To decrease the flow I removed the cover turned on the pump and held a file to the impeller and shaved some off.

12-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Battery: 6v for me...never had an issue with the battery running low. As far as the timer goes I never had one and never really found a reason to install one. Once I start heading in I just turn off the pump and it will drain on its own.......I guess it's just a matter of preference.