pump for my bait tank

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by jruiz

I think a 500GPH at 12V would be too much flow. You would need a really big drain to be able to keep up at 100% duty cycle. Even my rule 360 @ 6V can barely keep up with a 3/4" drain. I'm planning to changeto a 1.5" soon.

That's why this pump at 100 gph on 12v should move enough water and I'll only have to carry 1 battery to operate it and my FF.
It can be submerged in saltwater but doesn't have to be.

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

That's why this pump at 100 gph on 12v should move enough water and I'll only have to carry 1 battery to operate it and my FF.
It can be submerged in saltwater but doesn't have to be.

I was referencing the Walmart one linked.

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by jruiz

I was referencing the Walmart one linked.

oh, All I saw was the price, didn't look at the details. My bad!

[taggermike]

That pump will turn your tank volume over plenty of times an hour. A 3 gallon square tank will be tight for macks or larger dines to swim in though. Make sure you have an inlet that allows you to change the circulation pattern. Mike

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by taggermike

That pump will turn your tank volume over plenty of times an hour. A 3 gallon square tank will be tight for macks or larger dines to swim in though. Make sure you have an inlet that allows you to change the circulation pattern. Mike

I agree

How many gallons are the internal bait tanks that are in the Stealth 12's and other kayaks. The internal tank type not deck top. How much water do the pumps they install move?

Still on my drawing board but this will be for a 13 to 15 ft. yak.

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

I agree

How many gallons are the internal bait tanks that are in the Stealth 12's and other kayaks. The internal tank type not deck top. How much water do the pumps they install move?

Still on my drawing board but this will be for a 13 to 15 ft. yak.

They're pretty small. A safe bet would be less than 5. They use the same tsunami bilge pump that the previous poster linked. In most cases though they reduce the duty cycle by having a timer. Or you can have a switch and turn it on every once in a while.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ll-Pump/Detail

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by jruiz

They're pretty small. A safe bet would be less than 5. They use the same tsunami bilge pump that the previous poster linked. In most cases though they reduce the duty cycle by having a timer. Or you can have a switch and turn it on every once in a while.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ll-Pump/Detail

Thanks , that picture says a lot. I was planning on a timer since I get distracted easily.

[Cbad Mike]

Originally Posted by Sdspeed

I agree

How many gallons are the internal bait tanks that are in the Stealth 12's and other kayaks. The internal tank type not deck top. How much water do the pumps they install move?

Still on my drawing board but this will be for a 13 to 15 ft. yak.

I have never measured my tank on my Stealth but I'd say close to 4 gallons. I've never run the pump at full capacity I always adjust the inflow ALOT lower than what is possible.
As for the size... It does get a little cramped in there with a few good sized macks.
As for the battery I use one 12v for my ff and tank. I do not run my tank constantly but as needed and have been on the water for 13 hours without the battery going dead.

[Sdspeed]

Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

I have never measured my tank on my Stealth but I'd say close to 4 gallons. I've never run the pump at full capacity I always adjust the inflow ALOT lower than what is possible.
As for the size... It does get a little cramped in there with a few good sized macks.
As for the battery I use one 12v for my ff and tank. I do not run my tank constantly but as needed and have been on the water for 13 hours without the battery going dead.

Nothing better than hearing directly from a current user.The pump I'm considering only draws 640 ma so I still think I'd be okay with one battery but it's nice to get as much input as possible. I know I'd never last 13 hours!