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

dgax65 · 02-21-2008, 07:57 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, 07:10 AM

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

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nmbrinkman · 02-22-2008, 09:43 AM

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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, 09:58 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, 05:25 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.

02-21-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
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, 07:10 AM	#2
Lit-up1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Loma Posts: 385	Or you can just manually turn the tank on and off when you want to less is more __________________

02-22-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
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 10:23 AM. Reason: added info...