Bait tank/pump question. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

anjcomp · 02-18-2008, 01:10 PM

Anybody tried to run 6v 12ah for Liquid Fishing Thresher Tank which has 12V pump.

I am using 12 V 7ah, It lasts only 5hrs.

Thanks

anjcomp

steamroll · 02-18-2008, 01:17 PM

Yes, it works. The battery will last longer.

45king · 02-18-2008, 01:23 PM

thats what i am running right now. the 6v will run it all day. i have fished it for over 10 hrs one day and it was still strong.

Dan W. · 02-18-2008, 07:14 PM

Would you have to buy a 6v charger as well? I'm assuming a 12v charger isn't appropriate for charging 6v batteries.

lamb · 02-19-2008, 08:38 PM

THat's right. You've got to have 6V charger. I've been using the one of those little ones with 6V / 12V switch. Worked fine.

I had 6V battery on a bait tank for a long time. It runs forever, it is less noisy... You better keep an eye on the water intake though as the water-flow with 6V seems to stop much easier when you get eelgrass and other crap on your filter...

I don't use it any more as I have a kayank with a timer switch and a 12V battery that powers everything.

anjcomp · 02-20-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks all for your advices - Thank you

aguachico · 02-21-2008, 03:39 AM

If you already have 12volt batts and charger you may want to look in to a timer switch - contact AYS.

anjcomp · 02-21-2008, 07:58 AM

If you already have 12volt batts and charger you may want to look in to a timer switch - contact AYS.

_________

That is what I am thinking - Thanks

TheSherThang · 02-21-2008, 06:16 PM

12 volt 12 amp and run your Sonar off of it also?

wavster · 02-21-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSherThang

12 volt 12 amp and run your Sonar off of it also?

In some models of FF, having the timer switch/bait tank on the same power source seems
to cause interference on the FF. Every time the switch goes on, it shows up
on the FF. Looks like fishies ever 70 seconds...

nmbrinkman · 02-21-2008, 06:50 PM

I get that same interference... I wonder if there is any way to filter that out?

wavster · 02-21-2008, 07:06 PM

I imagine so, but not sure. DGax might know. I think he's an electrical engineer.
Doug, any thoughts?

anjcomp · 02-21-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSherThang

12 volt 12 amp and run your Sonar off of it also?

That sound good too. I wonder if the physical size is fitted in my tank??

dgax65 · 02-21-2008, 08:57 PM

I'm not an electrical engineer, but I play one in the forums

Some timers are better than others. The timer on my first bait tank was a do-it-yourself kit that I got at Willy's. I had to solder all of the components on the board on that one. It wasn't very well suited for the task and it soon crapped out. Before it died, I noticed some interference on my FF. I got a couple of the timers from Anglers Yak Shack and they have been working well. The whole thing is potted, so you don't have to worry about corrosion. I've used an AYS timer with a couple of different fishfinders and I have never seen any sort of interference with the sonar's operation or display. The AYS timers are a little more expensive than others, but it's worth the money.

AYS 3-17 Timer

AYS 7-14 Timer

Lit-up1 · 02-22-2008, 08:10 AM

Or you can just manually turn the tank on and off when you want to

less is more

nmbrinkman · 02-22-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgax65

I'm not an electrical engineer, but I play one in the forums

Some timers are better than others. The timer on my first bait tank was a do-it-yourself kit that I got at Willy's. I had to solder all of the components on the board on that one. It wasn't very well suited for the task and it soon crapped out. Before it died, I noticed some interference on my FF. I got a couple of the timers from Anglers Yak Shack and they have been working well. The whole thing is potted, so you don't have to worry about corrosion. I've used an AYS timer with a couple of different fishfinders and I have never seen any sort of interference with the sonar's operation or display. The AYS timers are a little more expensive than others, but it's worth the money.

AYS 3-17 Timer

AYS 7-14 Timer

I'm using a AYS timer.

Holy Mackerel · 02-22-2008, 10:58 AM

I prefer a separate battery for my bait tank.. the 6v on the liquid fishing tank is much better for that pump. the 12v pumps out way to much water... and is heavy!

chris

forgot to add... Hook 1 sells a combo 6v & 12v charger... OEX may also...

LINK

anjcomp · 02-23-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

I prefer a separate battery for my bait tank.. the 6v on the liquid fishing tank is much better for that pump. the 12v pumps out way to much water... and is heavy!

chris

forgot to add... Hook 1 sells a combo 6v & 12v charger... OEX may also...

LINK

Chris
Thanks, I bought and used it today .It was perfect.I noticed that the sardines are healthier than 12v battery .I fished at Dana Point.

02-18-2008, 01:10 PM	#1
anjcomp Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 32	Bait tank/pump question. Anybody tried to run 6v 12ah for Liquid Fishing Thresher Tank which has 12V pump. I am using 12 V 7ah, It lasts only 5hrs. Thanks anjcomp

02-18-2008, 01:17 PM	#2
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Yes, it works. The battery will last longer. __________________

02-19-2008, 08:38 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	THat's right. You've got to have 6V charger. I've been using the one of those little ones with 6V / 12V switch. Worked fine. I had 6V battery on a bait tank for a long time. It runs forever, it is less noisy... You better keep an eye on the water intake though as the water-flow with 6V seems to stop much easier when you get eelgrass and other crap on your filter... I don't use it any more as I have a kayank with a timer switch and a 12V battery that powers everything. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-20-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
anjcomp Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 32	Bait tank/ pump question Thanks all for your advices - Thank you

02-21-2008, 06:16 PM	#9
TheSherThang Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 82	Why not step up to a 12 volt 12 amp and run your Sonar off of it also?

02-18-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
45king Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 63	thats what i am running right now. the 6v will run it all day. i have fished it for over 10 hrs one day and it was still strong.

02-18-2008, 07:14 PM	#4
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	Would you have to buy a 6v charger as well? I'm assuming a 12v charger isn't appropriate for charging 6v batteries.

02-21-2008, 03:39 AM	#7
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	If you already have 12volt batts and charger you may want to look in to a timer switch - contact AYS.

02-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#8
anjcomp Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 32	If you already have 12volt batts and charger you may want to look in to a timer switch - contact AYS. _________ That is what I am thinking - Thanks

02-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#11
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	I get that same interference... I wonder if there is any way to filter that out?

02-21-2008, 07:06 PM	#12
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I imagine so, but not sure. DGax might know. I think he's an electrical engineer. Doug, any thoughts?

02-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#14
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I'm not an electrical engineer, but I play one in the forums Some timers are better than others. The timer on my first bait tank was a do-it-yourself kit that I got at Willy's. I had to solder all of the components on the board on that one. It wasn't very well suited for the task and it soon crapped out. Before it died, I noticed some interference on my FF. I got a couple of the timers from Anglers Yak Shack and they have been working well. The whole thing is potted, so you don't have to worry about corrosion. I've used an AYS timer with a couple of different fishfinders and I have never seen any sort of interference with the sonar's operation or display. The AYS timers are a little more expensive than others, but it's worth the money. AYS 3-17 Timer AYS 7-14 Timer __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

02-22-2008, 08:10 AM	#15
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 384	Or you can just manually turn the tank on and off when you want to less is more __________________

02-22-2008, 10:58 AM	#17
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I prefer a separate battery for my bait tank.. the 6v on the liquid fishing tank is much better for that pump. the 12v pumps out way to much water... and is heavy! chris forgot to add... Hook 1 sells a combo 6v & 12v charger... OEX may also... LINK Last edited by Holy Mackerel; 02-22-2008 at 11:23 AM. Reason: added info...