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ful-rac · 03-29-2013, 12:13 PM

that might work if stainless steel were magnetic...but I don't think it is...

RedSledTeam · 03-29-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

that might work if stainless steel were magnetic...but I don't think it is...

Stainless Steel is not magnetic enough to work for what you want it to do.

echo1er · 03-31-2013, 09:26 PM

another project. Looking for a spot to put the switch and the batter.
Took it out in the water bait lasted for around 6 hours.
problems I found was that the scales don't drain out.

FishNinjaY · 03-31-2013, 09:37 PM

Nice design.. are you putting a timer on there? I'm wondering if it's necessary? It seems like a good idea to preserve battery life, but I'm not sure how long the battery would last if I just let it run the whole time.

Raskal311 · 04-07-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

Nice design.. are you putting a timer on there? I'm wondering if it's necessary? It seems like a good idea to preserve battery life, but I'm not sure how long the battery would last if I just let it run the whole time.

Us a 6v for the bait and it will last all day.

FishNinjaY · 04-07-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

Us a 6v for the bait and ans I'll last all day.

I used the 12V I got from you, and the tank died... lol.. (I'm not sure if I charged it fully? How can you tell?) Those chovy's died pretty quick once the livewell pump stopped. Not sure why the 6V would last longer than the 12V? When it was working, the 12V and livewell were working great! Once I've finished the fine-tuning, I'll post up some pics.

Raskal311 · 04-07-2013, 08:54 PM

Some charger will tell you how full the batter is or you can check the volt. Full charge should be almost 13v I think. 6v will run the pump at half power so it last twice as long. My last DIY tank only lasted 4-5 hours on a charge at 12v.

jruiz · 04-01-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RedSledTeam

Stainless Steel is not magnetic enough to work for what you want it to do.

Try 4xx alloy stainless steel. The nickle free SS are generally magnetic.

JarrodMc · 04-07-2013, 09:23 AM

i made a tank like yours out of my gatorade tank because the fish need electrolytes to stay hydrated.

I ran an inflow and outflow hose and it recycles the water better and having the cooler insulated the water stays at the same temp as in the ocean/lake/river, etc. I have it wired with my FF to my 12v 10.5 amp hour and it lasts nearly all day for a marathon of fishing.

03-29-2013, 12:13 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	that might work if stainless steel were magnetic...but I don't think it is... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-31-2013, 09:26 PM	#3
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	another project. Looking for a spot to put the switch and the batter. Took it out in the water bait lasted for around 6 hours. problems I found was that the scales don't drain out.

03-31-2013, 09:37 PM	#4
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	Nice design.. are you putting a timer on there? I'm wondering if it's necessary? It seems like a good idea to preserve battery life, but I'm not sure how long the battery would last if I just let it run the whole time.

04-07-2013, 08:54 PM	#7
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Some charger will tell you how full the batter is or you can check the volt. Full charge should be almost 13v I think. 6v will run the pump at half power so it last twice as long. My last DIY tank only lasted 4-5 hours on a charge at 12v.

04-07-2013, 09:23 AM	#9
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	i made a tank like yours out of my gatorade tank because the fish need electrolytes to stay hydrated. I ran an inflow and outflow hose and it recycles the water better and having the cooler insulated the water stays at the same temp as in the ocean/lake/river, etc. I have it wired with my FF to my 12v 10.5 amp hour and it lasts nearly all day for a marathon of fishing.