Overflowing kayatank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tylerdurden · 04-20-2008, 09:36 AM

Same thing happens on the prowler. A little water spills out of the top when the pump comes on. Sounds normal to me.

sdcityboy · 04-20-2008, 11:45 AM

i have the center hatch kayatank on my extreme and it fills to about an inch below surface with no overflow. do you have a timer switch? i think mine is on for 7 secs and off for 14.

Gitrevan · 04-20-2008, 12:51 PM

My timer switch is the 7 second on 14 off.

dgax65 · 04-20-2008, 03:20 PM

They also sell a time that is on for 3 seconds and off for 17.
http://www.anglersyakshack.com/Merch...ory_Code=Elect
That might give the tank a little time to drain before the pump kicks on again.

buki · 04-21-2008, 06:16 AM

You should contact Kayatank to resolve this.

Another option is to add a power resister in series to reduce the current going to your pump. Reducing the current will slow down the motor and you will have less water in your tank during the on time. Let me know if you are interested in giving it a try and I'll give you more information.

I don't use this method, I have a programmable circuit that allows me to control the speed and the on off time.

lamb · 04-21-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by buki

I have a programmable circuit that allows me to control the speed and the on off time.

That sounds cool. Is it something available on the market or it is custom made?

dgax65 · 04-21-2008, 07:34 AM

Adi
You can buy a DC motor speed control kit at Willy's Electronics. There are several similar kits on the market. Most are pulse width modulators that you build yourself. I got one for the bait tank that I made for my Prowler. I never used it because it was too large and wouldn't fit the battery box. I think I still have it floating around somewhere. Got a soldering iron and some spare time?

The 7-14 works well on the Kayatank in my X-Factor; no overflows. I've also got a 3-17 switch that I was thinking about installing with a selector switch. That would allow me to select either a high or low flow, depending on the size and number of bait in the tank. Another project for a rainy day.

04-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#1
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Same thing happens on the prowler. A little water spills out of the top when the pump comes on. Sounds normal to me. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

04-20-2008, 03:20 PM	#4
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	They also sell a time that is on for 3 seconds and off for 17. http://www.anglersyakshack.com/Merch...ory_Code=Elect That might give the tank a little time to drain before the pump kicks on again. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-21-2008, 07:34 AM	#7
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Adi You can buy a DC motor speed control kit at Willy's Electronics. There are several similar kits on the market. Most are pulse width modulators that you build yourself. I got one for the bait tank that I made for my Prowler. I never used it because it was too large and wouldn't fit the battery box. I think I still have it floating around somewhere. Got a soldering iron and some spare time? The 7-14 works well on the Kayatank in my X-Factor; no overflows. I've also got a 3-17 switch that I was thinking about installing with a selector switch. That would allow me to select either a high or low flow, depending on the size and number of bait in the tank. Another project for a rainy day. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

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04-20-2008, 11:45 AM	#2
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	i have the center hatch kayatank on my extreme and it fills to about an inch below surface with no overflow. do you have a timer switch? i think mine is on for 7 secs and off for 14.

04-20-2008, 12:51 PM	#3
Gitrevan Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5	My timer switch is the 7 second on 14 off.

04-21-2008, 06:16 AM	#5
buki Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irvine Posts: 60	You should contact Kayatank to resolve this. Another option is to add a power resister in series to reduce the current going to your pump. Reducing the current will slow down the motor and you will have less water in your tank during the on time. Let me know if you are interested in giving it a try and I'll give you more information. I don't use this method, I have a programmable circuit that allows me to control the speed and the on off time.