Ionic brand Lithium batteries compared to wet batteries
Illinois Fishing
Feb 14, 2024 15:11:52 #
I have 3 #31 batteries (36 volt) in my 18' Skeeter and want to compare with 3 lithium 50 AH I don't know the cranking on mine but they are the max available. These will be used for trolling and wondered if anybody has feedback. My batteries take about 24 hrs or more to charge. Is 50 AH sufficient, is my main question. Ionoc seems to have good prices. I'm looking for as many comments as I can get on any part of the battery purchase. I don't know anything about different brands. Is 50 rather than 100 AH going to be enough power for a full day's use.
Feb 14, 2024 20:37:47 #
Tom Wasz wrote:
I have 3 #31 batteries (36 volt) in my 18' Skeeter... (show quote)
AH just stands for Amp-Hours. If you know the amount of current required, divide that into the listed AH and that will tell you how long it will last. For example, if power requirement is 5 amps, a 50 AH battery is good for 10 hours and the 100 AH battery is good for 20 hours. Look at the cold cranking amps (CCA) for available starting power.
Feb 14, 2024 21:24:31 #
Tom Wasz wrote:
I have 3 #31 batteries (36 volt) in my 18' Skeeter... (show quote)
I have a wet battery I think it’s 109 ah , I get emails all the time about lithium batteries ( I forget the brand now because I always delete the emails) but these lithium batteries cost over $1000 for one comparable to what I use, now they are good for 10 years and I’m sure that anyone would love to use them, I know I would. But, I can spend 14 hours on a lake whenever I go out and still have power to spare, and the wet battery lasts me 3 years and only costs me $100.
Doing the math it’s cheaper to use a regular marine battery, now if I felt that I was wealthy,
Well, I’ll just wait until the price of lithium batteries go down
Feb 15, 2024 07:01:37 #
If you are a cold weather person, be careful because most lithium batteries don't do well in the cold. Just set a lithium battery drill in your refrigerator overnight and see how well it works in the morning. They don't take a charge very well when cold either.
Just food for thought...
Just food for thought...
Feb 15, 2024 10:28:39 #
hueey
Loc: Lake Fork Tx
Have 3 MillerTech lithium on my boat. 2-36 volt for Trolling motor and 1 12 volt to run 4 Garmin 126 sv (12”) chartplotters with 2 live scopes
Fished 3 days without charging them with no problem. 5 to 7 hours of fishing each day.
Have a Garmin Kraken 36 volt tm.
Look up MillerTech and give them a call they have a friendly staff and ready to answer your questions
They also sponsor several MLF and Bassmaster pros.
Fished 3 days without charging them with no problem. 5 to 7 hours of fishing each day.
Have a Garmin Kraken 36 volt tm.
Look up MillerTech and give them a call they have a friendly staff and ready to answer your questions
They also sponsor several MLF and Bassmaster pros.
Feb 15, 2024 10:29:58 #
Feb 15, 2024 12:33:04 #
Tom Wasz wrote:
I have 3 #31 batteries (36 volt) in my 18' Skeeter... (show quote)
A couple things I know about lithium batteries is 1) they are more expensive. 2) they last longer than traditional batteries. 3) they tend to charge faster. 4) they are lighter.
I know this is pretty basic stuff, but it's fairly new for car battery sized batteries.
Feb 16, 2024 13:25:40 #
Allen D
Loc: Texas
I put 2 ionic 50ah to work on my Trolling motor as it's 24 volt. It really depends on how much you troll and at what speed and whether or not you use spot lock.
I rarely use higher speeds on my Ultrex with spot lock..I get Bout 14 hours and still have charge left over..
They do say not to draw them down too far so I charge mine depending on what my Bluetooth charge says..and whether or not I'm fishing multiple days. I do my 32ah on my livesvope the same.
I rarely use higher speeds on my Ultrex with spot lock..I get Bout 14 hours and still have charge left over..
They do say not to draw them down too far so I charge mine depending on what my Bluetooth charge says..and whether or not I'm fishing multiple days. I do my 32ah on my livesvope the same.
Feb 16, 2024 21:05:23 #
hueey
Loc: Lake Fork Tx
Bcmech1 wrote:
A couple things I know about lithium batteries is 1) they are more expensive. 2) they last longer than traditional batteries. 3) they tend to charge faster. 4) they are lighter.
I know this is pretty basic stuff, but it's fairly new for car battery sized batteries.
I know this is pretty basic stuff, but it's fairly new for car battery sized batteries.
Another positive they provide the max amps until fully depleted. No slow down on max or whatever speed you r running
Some have, like MillerTech, WiFi to your phone to tell u how much charge is present in the battery.
I can check their charge anytime when in close proximity th the battery. Approximately 30 yards from house to boat. Can check them from my living room
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