anyone run a timer on their bait tanks?

[gupppy]

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]

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]

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]

Oex timer... Worth it!

[steveooo]

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

[seriola_killer]

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]

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

[Caffeind]

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.

[steveooo]

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]

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

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

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

Hell could run those off of a pear of double a batteries ha ha

[William Novotny]

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]

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.

[NEEFFF]

Looks like i will also need to switch to a 6v as well.. Any suggestions? On brand?

[Jimmyz123]

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.