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Title: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/14/23, 01:06:09 PM
my Marcum locator battery took a deep dump!!!!!!!!!!

has anyone changed to the lithium batteries.........and your thoughts?????? i had a Duracell in it and lasted a long time. is the extra ching worth switching to lithium?

from my little bit of research, lithium is way lighter and has 3 more AH them the Duracell!!!!!!! i may need one soon also for my underwater camera!!!!!!
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Jerkbiat on February 02/14/23, 02:52:41 PM
When mine is due i plan to make the switch.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/15/23, 10:06:54 AM
When mine is due i plan to make the switch.
JB do you know if these lithium batteries need a seperate charger?????/
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: mike89 on February 02/15/23, 10:17:54 AM
When mine is due i plan to make the switch.
JB do you know if these lithium batteries need a seperate charger?????/

I think they do, but not 100% sure...
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Jerkbiat on February 02/15/23, 11:20:57 AM
I have heard that too, but a buddy a couple weeks ago used my charger for my marcum to charge his lithium on his marcum.  :confused:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Gunner55 on February 02/15/23, 04:21:08 PM
 :scratch: I think Merc has said he went to Lithium on his flasher last year, pretty sure he's said he'll never go back again too. I believe he got his here https://ampedoutdoors.com/collections/tungsten-ice-jigs & I think their price is about as good as you'lll find anywhere. I know you don't buy online, glenn, but you can compare prices as some will rake you, if they can. You might want to ask some of your FM buddies, bet some of them are using Lithium.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/15/23, 04:36:02 PM
The owner of IDO is invested in Norsk. I may look for them, or I'm just going to batteries plus.

I've asked around about lithium batteries needing a separate charger, Yea they have them as I was told lithium likes a hard hot charge. But I guess chargers for lead batteries do work just takes a long time.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: HD on February 02/15/23, 05:55:56 PM
I switched to lithium for my vexlair. Going on 2 years now and haven't had a problem.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/15/23, 06:38:34 PM
I work for the worlds 4th largest electronics distribution company and get battery very cheap
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/15/23, 06:42:32 PM
I work for the worlds 4th largest electronics distribution company and get battery very cheap
like that does me any good! :confused: :crazy: :pouty:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/15/23, 06:50:11 PM
It might if yu wer nice
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/15/23, 06:51:25 PM
It might if yu wer nice
buddy, pal, best friend!! :happy1: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: merc on February 02/15/23, 09:54:01 PM
You are correct Gunner I have the Amped lithium and love it. Spendy bur the weight difference is amazing. Plus they run my Hummingbird ice unit much longer. Got mine at Scheels. Spend the money Glenn I hear those big wig union guys are rolling in the dough.  :happy1: 
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: delcecchi on February 02/15/23, 11:15:07 PM
I work for the worlds 4th largest electronics distribution company and get battery very cheap
Digi-Key in TRF?   One of life's little mysteries how that company ended up there.   
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/16/23, 04:20:55 AM
Started in a garage, ron stordahl bought some comouter parts thru the mail, had some left over and put an add in the paper to sell them . Now DK  did 4 billion in revenue last year
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: LPS on February 02/16/23, 07:23:04 AM
I used to buy electronic parts for Auto Jiggers there and got excellent service and shipping from them.  Great company to deal with. 
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Gunner55 on February 02/16/23, 07:26:42 AM
It might if yu wer nice
buddy, pal, best friend!! :happy1: :rotflmao:
:kiss: :kiss:           ;) :rolleyes: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Kettle on February 02/16/23, 09:14:00 AM
I switched all my batteries to dakota lithium, yes separate chargers. For the livescope I run a 12v23ah and it can run for 10+ hrs
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/16/23, 10:47:55 AM
i hear Runnings has lithium batteries.......so a trip there is in order. i also hear Scheels has them..... now get the desire  to go to st cloud!!!! :pouty:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Gunner55 on February 02/16/23, 11:11:20 AM
I switched all my batteries to dakota lithium, yes separate chargers. For the livescope I run a 12v23ah and it can run for 10+ hrs
:scratch: I see the Amped site I listed has 10 different sizes listed for their Lithium Electronics batteries. The smallest is 7.5ah, then there's a 15ah, a 20, 30, 32, all the way up to the largest listed for that purpose which is 160ah.  :confused:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/16/23, 03:02:03 PM
You are correct Gunner I have the Amped lithium and love it. Spendy bur the weight difference is amazing. Plus they run my Hummingbird ice unit much longer. Got mine at Scheels. Spend the money Glenn I hear those big wig union guys are rolling in the dough.  :happy1:
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: yea OK....... ya know how things run downhill??? yea i'm on the bottom!!!!!!!! :confused: :doah:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Gunner55 on February 02/16/23, 03:34:42 PM
I've read some good things about the brand Kettle's using too.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Kettle on February 02/16/23, 03:46:21 PM
I switched all my batteries to dakota lithium, yes separate chargers. For the livescope I run a 12v23ah and it can run for 10+ hrs
:scratch: I see the Amped site I listed has 10 different sizes listed for their Lithium Electronics batteries. The smallest is 7.5ah, then there's a 15ah, a 20, 30, 32, all the way up to the largest listed for that purpose which is 160ah.  :confused:
I run that 12v23ah on the Garmin. On the 16 ft tiller with the 25hp motor I run a 12v135ah 1000cca for my starter and my two Helix 9s. The trolling motor will run off a 12v100ah.
Big thing to note, if using a lithium ion battery in a boat make sure it's meant for starting if you are using it for that
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: delcecchi on February 02/16/23, 07:15:51 PM
Started in a garage, ron stordahl bought some comouter parts thru the mail, had some left over and put an add in the paper to sell them . Now DK  did 4 billion in revenue last year

Yeah, but still a mystery to me.   Thief River Falls ain't exactly a major transportation hub.   Must be Boar's work ethic. :sleazy:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: LPS on February 02/16/23, 07:18:15 PM
Yes they did wonders finding a work force.  I see it is close to EGF so maybe they draw workers from there too.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/17/23, 10:25:07 AM
well my search is over........ordered one through Ampedoutdoors. the lifepo4 , to my door $64.28 12 V12 AH!!!! got the info from a friend on IDO!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/18/23, 04:53:03 PM
Got it today about 1:30. Pretty quick, ordered it yesterday about 10:30.



Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/18/23, 05:00:37 PM
I coulda got u one fro 15 bucks Ii8
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/18/23, 05:03:32 PM
I coulda got u one fro 15 bucks Ii8
well then get me one.........i'll need one for my underwater camera!!!!!!

besides you didnt say you would get one.....all you said was you can get them cheap!!!!!!1 :pouty: :crazy: :doofus: :bonk:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/18/23, 06:54:28 PM
 :pouty: :pouty: WELL?? :confused: :pouty:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: LPS on February 02/18/23, 08:00:27 PM
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:  Couple of ol ladies.  Even better.   LOL
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/18/23, 08:48:19 PM
To late.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/19/23, 08:56:45 AM
To late.
:doofus: :pouty: go figure....when the going gets tough, you choke like the Vikings QB in a big game!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :doah: :confused: :moon: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Jerkbiat on February 02/20/23, 07:01:28 AM
Going to need to get one myself. My current battery is not making it all day anymore. Time to go lithium.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/20/23, 08:17:24 AM
Hahahaha. Snooze ya loose
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: deadeye on February 02/20/23, 09:22:35 AM
I bought a lithium for the Vexler a few year ago and it's been fine. It will run for days without recharging. Only one issue. It has an internal circuit breaker and if you put a heavier load on it the breaker trips and you have to wait a few minutes before it has output. I know this because I attempted to use it on my brush mower  :bonk:. And, yes, they are very light weight.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/20/23, 11:15:22 AM
Hahahaha. Snooze ya loose
yea  :surrender: :bs: if you could get one a week or 2 ago you can get one now. i'm well aware how employee discounts work. but whatever....i aint begging!!!! :mooning: :mooning: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/21/23, 12:17:05 PM
So what are yu trying to say??
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/21/23, 12:29:08 PM
So what are yu trying to say??
:bonk: :bonk: iffen you cant figure it out....have your wife draw ya the picture!!!!!!!! :doofus: :crazy: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/21/23, 05:24:41 PM
Sorry buddy wer outa color crayons for ya?
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/23/24, 12:35:38 PM
Question,  reckon I could try and remember where I put the manual for the battery  but I figured I'd ask. I'm putting my winter fishing stuff away including my locator with the lithium battery.

Should I disconnect the battery  from the unit or is it OK not too??
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Boar on February 02/23/24, 01:16:16 PM
I dis onnect and  charge them full, the every 2 mnths hit them again.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Jerkbiat on February 02/23/24, 02:46:13 PM
I charge them full and disconnect when I put it away.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: LPS on February 02/23/24, 04:15:19 PM
unhook and charge up then let it sit.  Same thing as my boat batteries.  Turn off boat charge them and let them sit outside. 
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/23/24, 07:10:52 PM
Charged, unhooked and put away!! :happy1:
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Bobberineyes on February 02/23/24, 07:56:12 PM
Sooo, you run sonar down a harpoon hole  :confused:  :scratch: ;)  :rotflmao: 
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: glenn57 on February 02/23/24, 08:07:42 PM
Sooo, you run sonar down a harpoon hole  :confused:  :scratch: ;)  :rotflmao:
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: maybe!
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Bobberineyes on February 02/23/24, 08:14:29 PM
Thanks for the reminder,  I should throw some juice at mine also.
Title: Re: locator batteries
Post by: Gunner55 on February 02/24/24, 07:20:35 AM
I try to check mine at least a couple times while the boat's in the water too.