i dont know why my fuse keeps blowing? do i need a battery that only produces 10 amps or can i use my current marine battery?
1492579
Use your normal marine battery but make sure that you protect your radio from water. If there is single drop of water do not turn your radio on until it get dry
1492580
Fusr blowing us not due to the battery, what u have the fuse protection is drawing more than 10 amps causing the fuse to blow. Is polarity correct? Is the hot lead (red) making contact with ground? Good luck.
1492581
It's a piece of crap! After buying 2 of them I just went to Walmart and got a car stereo and put on the boat. But try installing a fuse block if you don't have one, also make sure you have a good ground. Then when it still won't work go buy a cheap car stereo! �
569548
Use a 12 volt largest marine battery you can get. Keep it charged up and should last all day while out
560723
A deep cycle marine type battery typically will last the longest, but may be overkill for that application. Either way, I would use a battery tender of any type to always maintain a charge on the battery so if the power ever did go out the battery will be at peak performance until you can make other arrangements.
595949
each fuse will have a small voltage drop across it. not sure if it will affect to overall performance of the charger / maintainer function of the battery. I would recommend following the manufacturer instructions. I have had mine for a year or so now. Very happy with it. Some times my boat sits for weeks. Battery is always very strong - cranks right over
1490075
I have 2 deep cycle marine batteries and they meet my needs I would recommend at least 2 maybe 3 depending on your needs. You should check with the manufactur who was extremely helpful to me.
1930679
Have not found any documentation available for upper limit of DC voltage on this motor. The typical output of a car or marine battery is approx, 13.6 volts. Just to be safe, would recommend a (Low Voltage Dropout) LDO voltage regulator IC to keep output voltage to 12 VDC. Motor is rated at 70 milliamps of current so be sure regulator can handle 1.5 times that amount for safety. This is a pretty stout little motor. Torque is apprx. 1.6 FtLb at 12" radius from shaft. That may not sound like much but it will move a lot of cartridge brass in a hopper for a reloader.
977486
I installed this light on my sail boat in place of an old light. It was in line with other lights that are on a 10 amp fuse but If you were just installing this light I think you would not need more then a 5 amp fuse.
1869356
If you're conecting it to a 12volt marine battery directly- you will need 10-12 size connections. The ones that come with motor are very small that will not fit over connections - you'll have to cut off the small ones and replace w/10-12 size. Also, with foot control you might want to buy a mount for pedal. It tends to move. I have both and prefer hand control 45 for that reason. Hope this helps
855894
The battery provides typically 10-12amps, when the battery is running you are provided 14.8amps. Likely, it doesn't have a fuse, or isn't built with the best quality and would draw too many amps thus destroying it
1009544
I just picked up a battery at my local fleet farm. The key is to ensure that you get a marine battery since it is going to be subjected to constant trickle charging and full discharge situations. Typically any marine battery will work as the system only needs 12volts to run on. They had a "Resolute MDC24" marine battery on sale, that stated you might be able to find one cheaper through Amazon Prime.
1736597
Go with two high current 12 volt deep cycle batteries. Wire them in paralell; not series. You only want 12 volts; not 24. Use the same brand/capacity and type. Don't mix brands or current ratings. THE HIGHER THE CURRENT RATING;THE MORE TIME YOU'LL GET ON THE BATTERIES. I've seen systems with more than two batteries however, you'll need additional equipment to pull it off safely. You could also use a marine A/B Battery transfer switch and draw from bat A bat B BOTH of OFF. Don't forget to use fuses at key points. Amazon also has some pretty good books on the subject.
917509
This one 12v ,quiet,high power ,what do you want to use,more amp draw it mean get more RPM from it,I did not look in to how much current draw ,only I need more power out put and you don't turn on all time on the boat.I don't think it draw too much to your have to worry.My answer may help
65464
Try 4 Marine batterys the biggest you can get ahold of locally (avoid shipping)
1615009
I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide to do. Good luck. I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide... » Read More I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide to do. Good luck. « Show Less
689080
It is 24 volt so you would need 2 deep cycle marine batteries. Any brand would is fine.
306536
Hello Frank, Any good MARINE deep cycle battery will do. They look like auto batteries and can be found wherever batteries are sold. Think about how far you will be traveling on average, and ask a competent sales person about the correct size. I bought a battery for abt. $55 and have never had a problem. Good Luck
1319440
It would be best to power up the marine outlet with it's own source of power. Be sure to use an in line fuse.