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Originally Posted by Limits
According to the manual, it can use a power source from 10 to 18 volts so I'm not sure why it suddenly powered off. I didn't to take a chance on rebooting and ruining the battery so I fished 'visible structure' without it.
So my question - what size battery SHOULD I be using to power this thing? Would be advisable to up the voltage, the amps or both?
i'm currently using a 12 v, 5 amp battery. Any suggestions on how to get more usage for this electronically challenged angler?
Thanks.
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12V 5amp? I didn't know they made them that small...............that appears to be your problem.
These are the specs for the HDS-5
Power Supply: Input Current 0.7A at 13VDC with backlight on, 0.4A with backlight off
Its not the 12volts that's your issue, its the amps, you don't have enough amps in that battery. I would suggest that at a minimum you get a 12v 12amp battery and if you have the money get a Bioenno LiFePo4 battery, they're expensive but they run and run and run.