Operating the live well
Operating the live well
I'm new to the live well operation. My question is, am I supposed to keep the aerator pump on all the time or just run it at intervals? my concern would be battery life and and the pull on the battery from the pump. Do most of you have a seperate battery to run your pump and other accessories?
84 Bass Tracker 17' V
72 EV Lark 50
72 EV Lark 50
RE:Operating the live well
Hey Anyfish,
Your live well pump draws very little juice from your battery. I would venture to say you could run it all day and never notice a difference in battery levels. That being said you might have a three position rocker switch similar to mine. The positions are Center-OFF, Top-Auto which runs intermittently on a timer and Manual which is the fill. If not, it's a very easy install.
Your live well pump draws very little juice from your battery. I would venture to say you could run it all day and never notice a difference in battery levels. That being said you might have a three position rocker switch similar to mine. The positions are Center-OFF, Top-Auto which runs intermittently on a timer and Manual which is the fill. If not, it's a very easy install.
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RE:Operating the live well
Inline onboard power invertor charging systems and 2 battery systems the norm:viking: 3 is better:thumleft:
My system will pull fresh water or salt into the bait and fish box to match the hatch
My system will pull fresh water or salt into the bait and fish box to match the hatch
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RE:Operating the live well
Thanks for the info Big D. I'll be looking for the rocker switch set up like you have installed.
Hey swede, what can a guy expext one of these power inverter charging systems would sell for? Are they set up for charging 2 batteries in series for the 24v bow mount and 1 battery for the accessories automatically when powered?:-k
Hey swede, what can a guy expext one of these power inverter charging systems would sell for? Are they set up for charging 2 batteries in series for the 24v bow mount and 1 battery for the accessories automatically when powered?:-k
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72 EV Lark 50
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I got one on the 29fter custom LC = I will call Troy/Rep in the morning we ordered 100's of items$$$ and the buyer know sports the products list/2 battery systems fine and bow mount electric as well.
He has a 3 battery system but sporting mass electronics and gear
He bought the best I will talk with Troy on the best product tested and proven for the least $$$ for you and post a number or PM around noon!:-$
He has a 3 battery system but sporting mass electronics and gear
He bought the best I will talk with Troy on the best product tested and proven for the least $$$ for you and post a number or PM around noon!:-$
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RE:Operating the live well
Cabelas has them, Im sure alot of local marine shops will too. They can be fairly cheap for a 12V system and go up in price for the 2 and 3 bank that can do multiple voltages.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... =cat601333
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... =cat601333