Battery for deep dropping

greg1 · 01-20-2006, 12:43 PM

OK guys. What do you look for in a battery? I may also use this battery to run my hydroglow.

Thanks for any advice.

islandshark633 · 01-20-2006, 05:22 PM

A big one!! Group 24 or 27, charge it using an isolator, don't skimp on wiring, use 10/2 minimum.

jerry · 01-23-2006, 09:06 AM

Deep cycle for sure.

RiskTaker · 01-24-2006, 11:58 AM

Greg1:

Here is a link that may steer you in the directions to influence your decisions on battery selection and perhaps more importantly your charging configuration.

Jerry knows: the Deep cycle battery is designed to go deeper into a discharge status than a starting battery.

Look also at your reserve capacity ratings.

http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html

After you have read to the Dos and Don'ts of battery maintenance... you may likely come to the conclusion that this/these batteries should be hooked up to your vessels charging system, rather than waiting for a later time to recharge them. Even your satellite battery for a 24 VDC series connection should be rigged in such a way that you can charge the battery when the Electric reel is not in use. (I think that is what the Isolator that Islandshark mentioned, can do for you.)

So even if you use the battery(s) to a deep state of discharge, it will not be long before it is coming back up again to a full charge. (A Do.)

01-20-2006, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
greg1 Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charelston, SC Posts: 129	Battery for deep dropping OK guys. What do you look for in a battery? I may also use this battery to run my hydroglow. Thanks for any advice.

01-20-2006, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 675	A big one!! Group 24 or 27, charge it using an isolator, don't skimp on wiring, use 10/2 minimum. __________________ www.BahamaLure.com The Eyes Have It

01-24-2006, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,967	More importantly, what to look for in your charging system. Greg1: Here is a link that may steer you in the directions to influence your decisions on battery selection and perhaps more importantly your charging configuration. Jerry knows: the Deep cycle battery is designed to go deeper into a discharge status than a starting battery. Look also at your reserve capacity ratings. http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html After you have read to the Dos and Don'ts of battery maintenance... you may likely come to the conclusion that this/these batteries should be hooked up to your vessels charging system, rather than waiting for a later time to recharge them. Even your satellite battery for a 24 VDC series connection should be rigged in such a way that you can charge the battery when the Electric reel is not in use. (I think that is what the Isolator that Islandshark mentioned, can do for you.) So even if you use the battery(s) to a deep state of discharge, it will not be long before it is coming back up again to a full charge. (A Do.)

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