Flasher Batteries

[Sniper07]

I just got a 1 Season old LX-5 with a 12 Volt 7 AH battery in it. The guy I bought it from said the battery is only 1 month old. I want to get a bigger 12 Volt battery for it, and keep the one that's in it for a spare. My ? is can I put a 12 Volt 12 AH battery in my LX-5 and NOT damage it? If not what is the best size and brand to put in my Flasher? I would like some thing better than 12 Volt 7 Amp Hour.

[augustwest]

Al...I would think you should be fine.

Timmy can give you a 100% answer on that one!

I put a 12 volt 9 amp in my old FL-18 and it gave me more life!

[Dark Cloud]

Al - question, whats wrong with the current battery? My dad and I have 4 seasons on our LX-3's with the original 7 ah batt. We've put about as many hours on them as you can with no glitches. Sun up to sun down and juice to spare.

Most up-grade with the 12v 9ah. I have not heard of more than that. Im sure Timmy will have an answer...

[leech~~]

Sniper, 12V any AH you can fit will be OK. It's the size case that fit's in there that is the issue not AH. Just a FYI. F/Farm has 8&9 AH batteries on sale this week. I went and got the 9AH for my FL-18 which only had an older 7AH it came with.

[Sniper07]

DC- I just thought that having a larger battery would be better for like those really cold days when Mother Nature sucks the life out of anything that runs off battery power (cell phones, cameras, hut lights etc...).

[Dark Cloud]

DC- I just thought that having a larger battery would be better for like those really cold days when Mother Nature sucks the life out of anything that runs off battery power (cell phones, cameras, hut lights etc...).

I guess I'd save the cash or use it on more jigs, lol. Unless you plan on fishing for two days straight

[Sniper07]

Actually more jigs does sound better, or maybe some plastics. Better yet all three sounds even better still!

[Thunderman]

I just got a 1 Season old LX-5 with a 12 Volt 7 AH battery in it. The guy I bought it from said the battery is only 1 month old. I want to get a bigger 12 Volt battery for it, and keep the one that's in it for a spare. My ? is can I put a 12 Volt 12 AH battery in my LX-5 and NOT damage it? If not what is the best size and brand to put in my Flasher? I would like some thing better than 12 Volt 7 Amp Hour.

Al, if you are going to get a spare get one just like you have or a 12 volt 9AH, remember when you are not in season you will have to charge it a few times to keep the battery's life going. I have 3 gell cells and 3 fishfinders and I use them all year round.I think DC is right buy more JIGS ;)SAVE YOUR $$$$$$$$$$$$

[CNY Tim]

I was going through a Vet owned company and Todd's battery had reliability issues and now I just ordered from a different company PPS it was $21 for the battery and I ordered (three) one for Tuzzy because his Helios gave out after 6 years. One to replace Todd's, my bad on that one... It is $10 or $11 to ship one, get a coup[le of friends and you can save on this... The three I ordered was $17 for the shipping. Different manufacturer and hopefully it will have beeter durability. Will soon fid out. Al it will add an extra few ounces or so to you LX_5 when you put the 9 amp in but it will fit...

http://www.portablepower.com/csb_battery_hr1234wf2-p-796.html

[kirkville1]

Timmy do you know if the chargers are under warranty?Mine crapped out I used jakes charger and it charged the battery right up.Any info on who to contact now?

[CNY Tim]

Chris - Are you sure it's the DCS or is it the wall charger? It's usually is the wall charger. If there's no problem with loose wiring in the DCS 100. You can talk to them and let them know what it's doing. Call me first Chris and I'll walk you thru the process your going to need an RMA# when you talk to CS. You will need to put that number on the exterior of the box you ship...

[kirkville1]

Thanks for the call Timmy,ill call 1st thing tomorrow

[Thunderman]

Al,I will let you use my Optima battery you won't need to charge it the rest of the season.You might need another sled in tow for it .

[Sniper07]

Oh hehehe Thunder made a funny at the expense of an old man rookie. On a serious note, I know I ask a lot of ?'s, but I don't mean to get on peoples nerves. I'm just really getting into the Hard Water fun, and therefore I want to learn as much as I can.

[CNY Tim]

Al - I know exactly where your coming from they use to call me the Question Kid, another name Jay came up for me. I guess I owe it all to him

[iceman1603]

I know this dosnt belong here but since we are talking about parts for ice fishin equipment. I havent been able to locate a new cutting tooth for my Mag 2000 8" power auger. Any one seen one around any where?

[Sniper07]

I know Thunder was just funnin with me Tim, but I have you and Thunder to thank for helping me get started. And besides Thunder just loves to bust peoples chops, and I don't mind it, cause I can do it to.

[leech~~]

iceman, are you talking blade or the little tooth on the bottom between the blades? I emailed Strikemaster about the tooth on the bottom and they said the only way they sell them is on line or you can stop in at Big lake and get them. But I did find them for sell at D-Rock in New Brighton cheaper then they were on line?

[iceman1603]

Just the cutting tooth. Kinda odd they have the 10" tooth every where? Ill have to start searchin the internet to find the best price and fastest shipping cause ill need it for the weekend.

Thanks leech

[leech~~]

Ice, just looked at your Loc, on the side. New York! ya it's going to take sometime to get there! Good luck!