Help ASAP -- Best 12v Battery and Charger in Town? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

5-20 · 03-24-2015, 12:28 PM

It seems like I need a new 12v battery and charger for my XFactor livewell. My battery's been dying on me in around 4 to 6 hours. Been taking forever to charge it, too. I can't really tell whether the charger's bad or the battery, or both!

I bought the battery and charger from OEX last year and I think I'd like to try a different battery and charger this time around.

I went to Fast Lane to see what they have, and unfortunately their charger's designed for the special connectors they use with their 12v batteries and don't come with alligator clips.

What other places in town sell those regular 12v batteries/chargers? I was hoping Turner's would have them since those batteries are also used in deer and game feeders, but they don't.

Hoping to pick something up tonight so I won't have any livewell issues tomorrow!!! Thanks!!!

Lipripper92592 · 03-24-2015, 12:51 PM

There is a chain called batteries and bulbs I think. There is on in Escondido. They carry all sorts of 12 volt batteries as well as 6 volts. What city are you located in?

5-20 · 03-24-2015, 12:53 PM

Oh thanks, hoping to find someplace closer... I'm in san diego.

Wondering if any of the auto parts stores typically carry 12v batteries?

wiredantz · 03-24-2015, 12:54 PM

i got a battery tender charger for costco comes with alligator clips too. i don't think they sell 12 amp batteries on their auto store.

5-20 · 03-24-2015, 01:10 PM

Sears carries those online. Hmm, I think i'll run to one of their stores around here and see if they have any in stock.

Yakkid · 03-24-2015, 01:43 PM

Murphys in el cajon has a shit ton

inbx3 · 03-24-2015, 01:54 PM

Try Harbor Freight for charger and maybe Home Depot for battery. Good luck.

steveooo · 03-24-2015, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5-20

It seems like I need a new 12v battery and charger for my XFactor livewell. My battery's been dying on me in around 4 to 6 hours. Been taking forever to charge it, too. I can't really tell whether the charger's bad or the battery, or both!

I bought the battery and charger from OEX last year and I think I'd like to try a different battery and charger this time around.

I went to Fast Lane to see what they have, and unfortunately their charger's designed for the special connectors they use with their 12v batteries and don't come with alligator clips.

What other places in town sell those regular 12v batteries/chargers? I was hoping Turner's would have them since those batteries are also used in deer and game feeders, but they don't.

Hoping to pick something up tonight so I won't have any livewell issues tomorrow!!! Thanks!!!

A few things...

Pumps actually draw quite a bit of juice. My Rule 360 pump @ 12V draws 2ah. On a 10 ah battery, that equals about 5 hours. Your battery sounds like it still might be ok.

Most guys run their live wells on 6V. A decent 6V battery will run your 12V pump all day no problem.

If you want to run 12V, here is a timer that will extend your battery time.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/timer-switch

Your original question was about the best battery and charger. In my opinion, LiPo4 is the best. Lots of power, lightweight, built in protection from basically anything, and should last you for years and thousands of charges. Not cheap though. There are a few of us that are using the 6V 12ah battery from Bioenno Power.

http://www.bioennopower.com/collecti...ery-abs-sealed

Mr Fishback · 03-24-2015, 02:30 PM

There is a place in called Willy's Electronic Supply in the Convoy area with a nice selection of SLA batteries.

I just recently bought a Diehard charger/maintainer from Sears to replace my cheapo float charger.

ful-rac · 03-24-2015, 02:38 PM

Buy the correct 6 volt battery and charger and your problems will be solved.

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-24-2015, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

i got a battery tender charger for costco comes with alligator clips too. i don't think they sell 12 amp batteries on their auto store.

Love the battery tender! Got mine at the battery store by Ralph's in Brea. We (Cummins) even have battery tender chargers on our smaller commercial generators, 30kw and under for group 31 and smaller batteries

Fish Taco · 03-24-2015, 05:10 PM

Don't know if this is helpful or not... but I have a 12v 10amp battery from OEX that I use for my Lowrance Elite 5 and have been using this charger (see below) without any problems whatsoever.

You can pick one up on Amazon for $47 http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-800-Smart.../dp/B002QUT8IC

I also use the CTEK Multi US 7002 for my batteries that run my BassYaks motor, also without incident. These are very good quality chargers that keep your batteries in great condition and extend the life of the battery.

You can go to CTEK to find our more information here http://smartercharger.com/

Good luck!

5-20 · 03-24-2015, 05:57 PM

Thanks, everyone. Really appreciate the tips.

That CTEK charger does look pretty good!

Rufus · 03-24-2015, 07:41 PM

Check with Powerstride behind the Sports Arena.

Maxfli123 · 03-25-2015, 05:36 AM

Walmart auto section has chargers...may vary by location. Any autoparts store should have what u need.

03-24-2015, 12:28 PM	#1
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Help ASAP -- Best 12v Battery and Charger in Town? It seems like I need a new 12v battery and charger for my XFactor livewell. My battery's been dying on me in around 4 to 6 hours. Been taking forever to charge it, too. I can't really tell whether the charger's bad or the battery, or both! I bought the battery and charger from OEX last year and I think I'd like to try a different battery and charger this time around. I went to Fast Lane to see what they have, and unfortunately their charger's designed for the special connectors they use with their 12v batteries and don't come with alligator clips. What other places in town sell those regular 12v batteries/chargers? I was hoping Turner's would have them since those batteries are also used in deer and game feeders, but they don't. Hoping to pick something up tonight so I won't have any livewell issues tomorrow!!! Thanks!!!

03-24-2015, 12:54 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	i got a battery tender charger for costco comes with alligator clips too. i don't think they sell 12 amp batteries on their auto store. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 03-24-2015 at 01:00 PM.

03-24-2015, 02:38 PM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Buy the correct 6 volt battery and charger and your problems will be solved. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-24-2015, 05:10 PM	#12
Fish Taco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 164	Don't know if this is helpful or not... but I have a 12v 10amp battery from OEX that I use for my Lowrance Elite 5 and have been using this charger (see below) without any problems whatsoever. You can pick one up on Amazon for $47 http://www.amazon.com/CTEK-800-Smart.../dp/B002QUT8IC I also use the CTEK Multi US 7002 for my batteries that run my BassYaks motor, also without incident. These are very good quality chargers that keep your batteries in great condition and extend the life of the battery. You can go to CTEK to find our more information here http://smartercharger.com/ Good luck! __________________ - Ken Redondo Beach, CA 2011 Malibu Stealth 14

03-24-2015, 12:51 PM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	There is a chain called batteries and bulbs I think. There is on in Escondido. They carry all sorts of 12 volt batteries as well as 6 volts. What city are you located in?

03-24-2015, 12:53 PM	#3
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Oh thanks, hoping to find someplace closer... I'm in san diego. Wondering if any of the auto parts stores typically carry 12v batteries?

03-24-2015, 01:10 PM	#5
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Sears carries those online. Hmm, I think i'll run to one of their stores around here and see if they have any in stock.

03-24-2015, 01:43 PM	#6
Yakkid "Broke like a joke" Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 110	Murphys in el cajon has a shit ton

03-24-2015, 01:54 PM	#7
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	Try Harbor Freight for charger and maybe Home Depot for battery. Good luck.

03-24-2015, 02:30 PM	#9
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	There is a place in called Willy's Electronic Supply in the Convoy area with a nice selection of SLA batteries. I just recently bought a Diehard charger/maintainer from Sears to replace my cheapo float charger.

03-24-2015, 05:57 PM	#13
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Thanks, everyone. Really appreciate the tips. That CTEK charger does look pretty good!

03-24-2015, 07:41 PM	#14
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	Check with Powerstride behind the Sports Arena.

03-25-2015, 05:36 AM	#15
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Walmart auto section has chargers...may vary by location. Any autoparts store should have what u need.