Originally Posted by CKallday71 (Post 195195)

Most of that info is probably mostly outdated. They've been using LiPo batteries in Radio Control electric flying as well as Offroad and onroad Racing for Years now and they are a lot more safe now than they ever have been.

Originally Posted by CKallday71 (Post 195187)

Just curious if anyone has ever considered using a 12V Lipo for their fish finder. They'd likely be considerably lighter than the 12V Lead Acid. I've found some 12V LiPos online for reasonable prices and I know that charging them can be a little more complicated but the weight savings think that it would be something people might look into.

Originally Posted by jruiz (Post 195201)

Many kayak fisherman are using LiPos and LiFeO4 batteries for FF and bait tanks. I use a LiPo for my FF and had a LiFeO4 that Greg helped get a group buy on for my bait tank. Besides the weight and space savings you expect to get a flatter discharge(higher efficiency vs rated capacity) and more cycle life(2x-3x).

Originally Posted by William Novotny (Post 195192)

Are these the ones that could create a fire hazard when drained too low. If so, I would be scared having it on board.

Originally Posted by William Novotny (Post 195192)

Are these the ones that could create a fire hazard when drained too low. If so, I would be scared having it on board.

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123 (Post 195207)

Also keep in mind to never store you batteries directly on concrete. If you have to place them on the ground, put some cardboard or something like that under them. If you place it directly on the ground it will drain you battery no matter what type you have.

Originally Posted by driftwood (Post 195224)

Ahh good question Ckallday. I have been using Lipo batterys for years. I use two 14.8v 5000mah lipo. Never had a problem. they're light and small and last me for about 3 days with out recharching.

Its all water proof and its sits right under my seat.

Here is a pic of my set up.


Attachment 12480

Just make sure you install a batt monitor.

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Originally Posted by Raskal311 (Post 195205)

I just picked up a 12v 20ah Lifepo4 from Bioenno came out to be just under $200 with a charger. The battery has a built in circuit that prevents it from draining too low or being over charged. I also have a 6v for my bait tank and its worked perfectly so far.

Originally Posted by driftwood (Post 195228)

make sure you know how to build one of these lipo FF set ups. If your good with parallel wiring it should be easy.

Here is the charger....the part # for the batt monitor is Hking4s

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Charge at home on 110/240v or in the field on 12v. The B6-AC handles both!
The IMAX B6-AC is a rock solid charger thats able to charge, balance and discharge Lion, LiPo, LiFe (A123), NiCd and NiMH batteries.
This is not a fake. It is a genuine IMAX B6. Our fault rate/returns on this charger are extremely low.
Features;
AC 100~240v or 12V DC input
Microprocessor controlled
Delta-peak sensitivity
Individual cell balancing
Li-ion, LiPo and LiFe capable
Ni-Cd and NiMH capable
Large range of charge currents
Store function, allows safe storage current
Time limit function
Input voltage monitoring. (Protects car batteries at the field)
Data storage (Store up to 5 packs in memory)
Battery break in and cycling.
Spec.
Input Voltage: 11~18v
Circuit power: Max Charge: 50W / Max Discharge: 5W
Charge Current Range: .1~5.0A
Discharge current range: .1~1.0A
Ni-MH/NiCd cells: 1~15
Li-ion/Poly cells: 1~6
Pb battery voltage: 2~20v
Weight: 580g
Dimensions: 133x87x33mm
This charger has a JST-XH charge plug, which makes it compatible with Zippy, HXT, TURNIGY and any pack with a JST adapter.
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