Now I know why........ - Page 2

Triple Threat · 04-10-2008, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the info, I enjoy reading all the reports,

Reel Twiztid · 04-10-2008, 08:07 PM

I know it's kind of a late topic. But I'm running 5 High Pressure Sodiums. They put off an orange'ish color where as halogens put off a bright white. I was kind of sketchy at first about them, butthey work great in murky water and in clear water they really light it up. Just a thought...I know it can get overwhelming trying to figure out the right set up.

FlounderAssassin · 04-10-2008, 11:55 PM

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Last Chance (4/9/2008)I believe Flounder Assassin is running a 2000 watt with 4x300 watt halogens.

that is correct mostly...running 4 - 300w halogens with a 1800w constant - 2000w surge generator. i have plenty of light with no dark spots all the way around the bow with this set up...

Reel Twiztid · 04-11-2008, 05:23 PM

Having a big enough generator or a generator with enough ampsis the High Pressure Sodium lights down fall. The bulbs I'm running are 150 watt...but are brighter than a 500 halogen. It gets into lumas and all that jazz...which I don't understand. They draw 5 amps each. If your generator doesn't have enough amps even though it has the wattage, it will trip the breaker every time. I found out the hard way. I had to get another generator. Anyway, I'm adding a pic of my set up.

Triple Threat · 04-11-2008, 10:40 PM

Twiztid, I like your Carolina skiff and the light set up, I dont know what size generator you are running , just remember, In theory: Volts X Amps = Watts or Watts -/- Volts = Amps

X-Shark · 04-12-2008, 06:25 AM

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Fish Like You're Hungry (4/5/2008)Oh no I am not at all thinking about running a 36 volt. I was just trying to imagine what kind of power you guys must need to take you around all night. I am just running two 27's deep cycles. one for the lights up front and one hooked to a light on the starboard side and to the trolling motor so I can see a fish or two also if it happens to get passed her. Pretty much right now, my wife is the sticker! She has the prime spot! I'd love to be up front. I've got to get with him (MR) and see how he extended his deck. Yeah, our boat puts off a wake on calm water. It scoots pretty good! We love it! I've just got to get up front with her and we'll start getting them! I sure appreciate the help!

2 more Gp-27 batteries will help you a LOT. 2 of them in parallel for the light's and 2 of them in parallel for the motor.

The batteries put in parallel act like one BIG battery.

Get the TM off of the transom. More eyes up front and the boat will steer better.

04-10-2008, 08:36 AM	#11
Triple Threat Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 81	RE: Now I know why........ Thanks for the info, I enjoy reading all the reports,

04-10-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
Reel Twiztid Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cantonment, Fl Posts: 208	RE: Now I know why........ I know it's kind of a late topic. But I'm running 5 High Pressure Sodiums. They put off an orange'ish color where as halogens put off a bright white. I was kind of sketchy at first about them, butthey work great in murky water and in clear water they really light it up. Just a thought...I know it can get overwhelming trying to figure out the right set up.

04-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#14
Reel Twiztid Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cantonment, Fl Posts: 208	RE: Now I know why........ Having a big enough generator or a generator with enough ampsis the High Pressure Sodium lights down fall. The bulbs I'm running are 150 watt...but are brighter than a 500 halogen. It gets into lumas and all that jazz...which I don't understand. They draw 5 amps each. If your generator doesn't have enough amps even though it has the wattage, it will trip the breaker every time. I found out the hard way. I had to get another generator. Anyway, I'm adding a pic of my set up.

04-11-2008, 10:40 PM	#15
Triple Threat Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 81	RE: Now I know why........ Twiztid, I like your Carolina skiff and the light set up, I dont know what size generator you are running , just remember, In theory: Volts X Amps = Watts or Watts -/- Volts = Amps

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