battery charging question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 03-05-2014, 09:27 AM

I have not forked up the dough for a battery maintainer yet, so I need to watch how long I keep my battery on the charger. My charger is a one amp and my battery is a 12v 9ah. If my battery is at a full charge, and I run my fish finder for 4 straight hours should I charge for 5 hours with a 1 amp charger to bring the battery back to full charge? Normally I throw my battery on the charger right before bed and take it off when I wake up when I'm going to fish. But I'm concerned that over charging will damage my battery life in the long run

sandydiego · 03-05-2014, 09:31 AM

I've seen them for $7 at Harbor Freight.

William Novotny · 03-05-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sandydiego

I've seen them for $7 at Harbor Freight.

Oh really? I was under the impression that they were like 40-50 bucks. I spent more then 7 on the cheap charger from auto zone. Thanks for the info

sandydiego · 03-05-2014, 10:39 AM

No problem.

03-05-2014, 09:27 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	battery charging question I have not forked up the dough for a battery maintainer yet, so I need to watch how long I keep my battery on the charger. My charger is a one amp and my battery is a 12v 9ah. If my battery is at a full charge, and I run my fish finder for 4 straight hours should I charge for 5 hours with a 1 amp charger to bring the battery back to full charge? Normally I throw my battery on the charger right before bed and take it off when I wake up when I'm going to fish. But I'm concerned that over charging will damage my battery life in the long run __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-05-2014, 09:31 AM	#2
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	I've seen them for $7 at Harbor Freight.

03-05-2014, 10:39 AM	#4
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	No problem.