FLSalomon

Not a big deal - but there was a long discussion about this on another site - the rechargeable NiMh AA's put out 1.2V. From what I remember, it was said that the voltage regulator in the FF's - at least the lower end ones we use - are set at around 8v.8 AA's, either the 1.2v orthe 1.5v ones, should run the FF with little problem.The amp capacity of the batts and the draw of the FF determine how long it will run...

In the pic, I have run up in the reeds andthe transducer may not be in the water so the picture is no good, but the FF isrunning fine on 8.2V.

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repost from my Gulfcoastkayakfishingforum.com post:





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Gonna get some help installing now that reboot-me has left the building. I found some stuff off Navarre beach last year and this should help find other stuff out there.



First thing is any experience with the 12volt mini's and what really keeps them dry?

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"As of 2007, the only 1.5 V lithium AA is manufactured by Energizer"

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Ahhhh - OK just looked at some stuff and 8 AA x 1.5V = 12V so now I'm looking for a gadget that holds 8 of these little puppies and a recharger. I'll make a little clamshell (velcro'd in) with w/p hocks on the outside and inside.



Gadget

http://www.radioshack.com/sm-8-aa-ba...i-2062251.html



Got Wire, connectors, GE Silicon II and Velcro to make the device waterproof. Quick disconnect outside solid hookup inside the clamshell (remove from Velcro) and take in to recharge batteries. Best part is I can Velcro that ~ 18oz to a higher place inside so it and the wires are not sitting in the water. I can pack 8 "spares" in case the primary dies. Very cool, for 6.8ozs a spare battery!



Little clamshell at West Marine, about an hour and 2 beers fooling around in the garage. Man I can "see" it....



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You guys are all ahead of me. Looking forward to bringing in some Snapper off the Yak and watch the toursts gawk!



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Stressless

bayou boyextra

On this issue could you not use a lawnmower battery in a bag to get the job done.. as they are easier to charge than nine batteries thatyou have to replace at least each year..I honestly have no info on this andjust wanted to know if someone has tried the lawnmower batteries.

obodabo

i got a sealed lead acid battery from http://www.batteryplanet.com/index.asp

it last a long time and wont leak