AA battery Holder fish fisnder / bait tank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 06-11-2011, 03:29 PM

Radio Shack sells an 8 AA battery holder that works good for a black and white fish finder. I use one and it will run the FF for several outings if I wanted it to, but I charge it every time.

-It would not be a good choice for a bait tank though.

jbaker · 06-11-2011, 04:00 PM

I've rigged up a few battery / electrical setups and from my experience its easier to go with the 12v 7ah style battery, there's a reason that every one uses it, and thats because it works. If your in san diego go to surplus depot ( where the old oex Kearny mesa was) they have great prices on batteries and chargers.

evilkhemist · 06-11-2011, 08:21 PM

I have 5 or 6 of the 10 AA battery holders that I had to order from China (4week delivery). I used it for my FF in the beginning and the batteries would last the whole night. I only used it during lobster season.
If you or anyone else is interested in a Free 10 battery holder, let me know. I have no plans to use them.

reefer · 06-12-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by evilkhemist

I have 5 or 6 of the 10 AA battery holders that I had to order from China (4week delivery). I used it for my FF in the beginning and the batteries would last the whole night. I only used it during lobster season.
If you or anyone else is interested in a Free 10 battery holder, let me know. I have no plans to use them.

Thanks any way, i pick them up from RADIO SHACK for $2.59

evilkhemist · 06-12-2011, 06:58 PM

I checked out Radio Shack and they always had the 8 AA battery holders. I never noticed the 10 AA holder.

reefer · 06-13-2011, 01:07 PM

For what unit would one us the ten battery holder for. That would be 15v.

evilkhemist · 06-13-2011, 01:39 PM

Most Fishfinders have a wide operating range for voltage. For instance, the Lowrance X50 ds has a range of ~9V to ~18V, which is what I used the 10 AA battery holder for. It just gives you a longer use of the FF, since you have 3 extra volts.
You can also use rechargable batteries, which are only 1.2V per battery, so you would have exactly 12V vs 9.6V with an 8 pack. Just food for thought.

reefer · 06-11-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Radio Shack sells an 8 AA battery holder that works good for a black and white fish finder. I use one and it will run the FF for several outings if I wanted it to, but I charge it every time.

-It would not be a good choice for a bait tank though.

BILLY V would it be possible to see pic, on how you got yours rigged.
I was also thinking of placing the tranducer thru a scupper hole, dont want to clue it to the inside of kayak. I have a Perception percador 120 picking on of the hole near the seat. On the bottom of kayak, is a open channel. or try to build a hang over arm, like waht MAD FROG GEAR makes. What would u recommend.

Billy V · 06-12-2011, 12:25 AM

Heres an old pic. I place the battery holder in a waterproof box from walmart, then use velcro to hold the box in place.

06-11-2011, 03:29 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Radio Shack sells an 8 AA battery holder that works good for a black and white fish finder. I use one and it will run the FF for several outings if I wanted it to, but I charge it every time. -It would not be a good choice for a bait tank though. __________________

06-12-2011, 12:25 AM	#9
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Heres an old pic. I place the battery holder in a waterproof box from walmart, then use velcro to hold the box in place. __________________

06-11-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	I've rigged up a few battery / electrical setups and from my experience its easier to go with the 12v 7ah style battery, there's a reason that every one uses it, and thats because it works. If your in san diego go to surplus depot ( where the old oex Kearny mesa was) they have great prices on batteries and chargers.

06-11-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
evilkhemist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sorrento Valley_SD Posts: 40	I have 5 or 6 of the 10 AA battery holders that I had to order from China (4week delivery). I used it for my FF in the beginning and the batteries would last the whole night. I only used it during lobster season. If you or anyone else is interested in a Free 10 battery holder, let me know. I have no plans to use them.

06-12-2011, 06:58 PM	#5
evilkhemist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sorrento Valley_SD Posts: 40	I checked out Radio Shack and they always had the 8 AA battery holders. I never noticed the 10 AA holder.

06-13-2011, 01:07 PM	#6
reefer Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CAMARILLO Posts: 60	For what unit would one us the ten battery holder for. That would be 15v.

06-13-2011, 01:39 PM	#7
evilkhemist Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sorrento Valley_SD Posts: 40	Most Fishfinders have a wide operating range for voltage. For instance, the Lowrance X50 ds has a range of ~9V to ~18V, which is what I used the 10 AA battery holder for. It just gives you a longer use of the FF, since you have 3 extra volts. You can also use rechargable batteries, which are only 1.2V per battery, so you would have exactly 12V vs 9.6V with an 8 pack. Just food for thought.