Marcum battery life

[FishingPops]

I just used my LX-3 for the first time last night. It is my first flasher and I found it easy to use and fun to watch. Made it easier to catch fish! My question is how long should the battery last between charges? I fished for about 4 1/2 hours and the meter read 50% Is that about right? If so, what do people do when they are going to be in a sleeper for a weekend? Charge it somehow?

I appreciate all the great information on this site!

[Jim43]

Sounds about right considering the peak power is 1000 watts.

I just picked an LX-2 yesterday and have yet to test it. I

have an extra battery I bought from Cabelas that works with it

so I always have a spare just in case.

[gspman]

The Marcum LX-3tc draws 300mA. With a 7amp battery idealy you could get over 23 hours with it. However Marcum states in the manual that 18-22 hours is what to expect. I've gotten over 12 hours with my batteries and LX-3tc so I know you can get at least that.

[Borch]

I've been able to get a full weekend out of my LX-5. However, the first time I used it I got more like 12 hours. I don't know if the battery maybe needs to discharge and charge again to utuilzed it's full capacity or not but that was my experience.

Some guys do pick up an extra battery if they are in a spot where they'll be gone longer and don't have power. An extra battery can usually be picked up for around $12-15.

[2doggs]

I too have a Lx3 and the meter says it only has 50% charge after 4-5 hours. But dont worry, it will still run when meter says 0% I can run for at least 12 hours and if you pick the unit up and set on a bucket to help warm the battery will run even longer

[Tom Linderholm]

Went out fishing yesterday around 3pm and used my unit. Arrived at a lake this morning and I found that I had left my unit on all night. Still managed to fish till 3pm today and it was working fine even though the meter read 0% when I opened it up this morning.

[ASMOLEY]

The battery might be defective? Cheffrey did you notice the sensitivity to be less with poor battery strength?

[ChuckN]

My LX-5 (and previous LX-3) will last 4 days of conservative use in a sleeper on Lake of the Woods. I do bring a spare battery just in case, but I've never had to use it. By day 4 the DCS read "0%" and the life was starting to fade...