LiPo for Fish Finder?

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

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

LiPo Batteries are becoming the go to type battery in the industry. Sure they may cost a little more initially, if cared for properly will last years longer than SLA batteries. We are using LiPo batteries here in the Hospitals with our powered patient carts and they batteries we use are warrantied for 5 years as apposed to 6 months like the SLA batteries carry. LiPo batteries can pop just like SLA batteries can. 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.

[jruiz]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

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.

This was true a long time ago with lead acid batteries housed in rubber. Not the case today.

[driftwood]

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 without recharching.

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

Here is a pic of my set up.


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Just make sure you install a batt monitor.

Hobby King Battery Monitor 4S

[CKallday71]

That's great! I'm all about Lighter Weight, except for my fat arse. Can you give some part#s or model #s? What charger do you use for them?

Originally Posted by driftwood

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.


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Just make sure you install a batt monitor.