Power for out in the "field"Posted By Brad Geisler |
Hi john,
For what it is worth, the "powertanks" don't seem to last long. Get a deep cycle marine battery for about the same price. It will last easily all night, or two nights or more even with lots of power demand for accessories. Draw back is they are lead acid and heavy to carry, but they can keep you in full power for a couple nights. Go for the most 'Amp Hours" you want to lug around. I've had a 75 amp hour for three years now and only recharge it after an all nighter or two good nights, and then it is still over 11 volts when I charge it. Full charge is about 14 volts, which is well within the operating limits of most 12 volt systems. I recharge it after it has dropped below 12 volts. Tried a standard car battery, but they don't like to be discharged much and don't last long. Weighs 50 pounds but worth every penny and pound. Get a deep cycle charger to match the battery and it should perform for years with proper charging.
Powerfull clear skies,
Brad
For what it is worth, the "powertanks" don't seem to last long. Get a deep cycle marine battery for about the same price. It will last easily all night, or two nights or more even with lots of power demand for accessories. Draw back is they are lead acid and heavy to carry, but they can keep you in full power for a couple nights. Go for the most 'Amp Hours" you want to lug around. I've had a 75 amp hour for three years now and only recharge it after an all nighter or two good nights, and then it is still over 11 volts when I charge it. Full charge is about 14 volts, which is well within the operating limits of most 12 volt systems. I recharge it after it has dropped below 12 volts. Tried a standard car battery, but they don't like to be discharged much and don't last long. Weighs 50 pounds but worth every penny and pound. Get a deep cycle charger to match the battery and it should perform for years with proper charging.
Powerfull clear skies,
Brad
