DIY Lithium Battery Box For Trolling Motors
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2020
- In this video we will make a really simple battery box for the Amped Outdoors 60 Amp Hour Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Make sure you watch part two where I add all the goodies to the top of the box! • Amped 60Ah DIY Trollin...
Box kit without the box ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-... (Ice Hole Power)
Items seen in the video:
Amped 60Ah Lithium battery ~ ampedoutdoors.com/collections...
The box ~ amzn.to/2Yh4Yh5 (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Female Receptacle ~ amzn.to/3hNMMDt (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Male Plug (Get two!) amzn.to/2CqSfjD (Amazon)
50 Amp Circuit Breaker ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-... (Ice Hole Power)
8AWG Wire ~ amzn.to/2zOxoWx (Amazon)
8 AWG 5/16ths ring/eye lugs and heat shrink ~ amzn.to/3fIAI4N (Amazon)
Adhesive Velcro ~ amzn.to/2YZlz8C (Amazon)
Battery quick connects ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-... (Ice Hole Power)
Tools used in this video:
Wire strippers that I should of been using ~ amzn.to/3ejz9Kj (Amazon)
1 1/8th Step bit ~ amzn.to/3fLs4mb (Amazon)
10mm wrench ~ amzn.to/2NcXGEL (Amazon)
Manly pink hot air blower ~ amzn.to/2Bks39L (Amazon)
Quad hands big (amzn.to/3eolZvy) Amazon
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Needle nose (amzn.to/2AWuvDr) Amazon - Jak na to + styl
Just got this ordered for my Nucanoe Flint. Should be a great addition with a 30 lb thrust tiller. I am making the same exact box so i can use the motor on any small john boat or duck skiff in the future. Looking forward to using this setup!
Another great product and build. Love it
Got my box built for the 60 ah gonna build another one this weekend for my other battery. Can’t wait to finish upgrading it so I can use it ice fishing this winter as well going to work great. Thanks for the video
Thanks Jason, glad we were able to help out!
I have a frontier 12 with the minn Kota c2 30lb. I would use this box for fishing in the summer and duck hunting in the winter! Thank you for making this I’ve been looking for something
going to use it on my Old Town Autopilot 136 with Minn Kota 45 lb trolling motor, Great video I can't wait to build one thanks. Lithium the only way to go and Amped seems like the best deal for sure.
Make sure you watch part two here! We also have the kits on our site along with the Amped battery. www.iceholepower.com czcams.com/video/HqH9ESmkFmw/video.html
I have a Hobie Outback Mirage drive. It is an older one but my first kayak. I have utilized your Yak and Shak battery box to run a Garmin Ecomap. Great stuff.
Thanks Kirk!
I have an Emotion Stealth pro Fishing Kayak, and as soon as they are back in stock I will have a Minn-kota Endura C2 30 LB. Thrust Trolling Motor. I am still working on a mount for attaching the trolling motor.
Works great from boat to boat 14 ft vhull to flat back canoe thank you
This would be a much better setup than I currently have on my Bonafide SS127. Have the battery banging around in my front hatch right now.
I have a Lure 11.5 and I’m waiting for my 60ah battery and a Seamax 65# brushless motor to arrive. Thanks for the tutorial. Looks great!
Glad I could help. thanks for watching!
This helped me out alot on what I need to look for
glad to help
I have a pelican catch 100 that has a rear mounted minn kota 30. Great video.
I’m running a Minn Kota 45 in my Old Town Sportsman 106MK. This would be perfect! Great video!!
Thanks Jake!
i have a hobie outback with a t24 watersnake in the drive. the 60ah battery is on order and the battery box will be a perfect match ....great video...
Thanks Jim! Glad you like it
I have a Kaku Voodoo with a Newport Vessels 55 lb thrust trolling motor. The battery box is the last piece of the puzzle. Once I get that, I’m all set.
Happy to help Cristine! Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you! I'm making this box for my Gillgetter 610 pontoon boat. It's not much bigger than a kayak.
Running a Minn Kota Endura 38 trolling motor.
I have a feel free lure 11.5, I just ordered the 60ah amped battery and can’t wait for it to get here. Double the capacity of my current battery and half the weight 🤤
You will love it!
I'm on disability and I bought a in-text challenger kayak I put a wooden floor in it and a pretty nifty trolling motor mount I'm going to have the battery right behind the AFT area but I'm really interested in that box and your whole presentation is very good thank you Bruce
Thanks Bruce!
I have a Hobie Compass would like to put a T24 Watersnake in the drive well. Love your videos, great info.
Thanks Mark!
My Kayak is a Native Slayer Max 12.5 with a Bow Mount MotorGuide Xi3 W/GPS. Thanks for the Video 😎👍
Nice! I have a Titan 13.5
Old Town Kayak Loon 120. Be perfect to run the Minnkota Endura. Plus could use in the ice shack later
Alright I've got a bit different boat for you. Outcast Stealth Pro frameless inflatable pontoon with an Endura C30. I just got the battery tonight. Looking forward to giving this thing a shot on the water.
I plan to use this setup in my Nucanoe frontier 12 with a Minnkota 55lbs Traxxis
Would be a nice setup! you will have to send pics when you get it all rigged up
Just getting into kayak fishing have a Hobie PA 14 2017 model boat used would love to have a good box to put in it and use all day for fishing
I just received my 60ah amped battery today, found a cheap box on Amazon that I’m gonna try out. I like the one you chose more though so I may have to grab it in the future for an upgrade, I like how it’s not the typical snap on lid battery box. I’m planning on running this on my crescent lite tackle. Have a brushless 55 otw, gonna definitely have to check your website out and grab some merchandise. Thanks for this video it has put my mind at ease.
Thanks for checking us out! Happy we could help
@@iceholepower8012 I ended up ordering the same box and it came it today and I built her! Haha thanks again! 🤙
Planning on using this box with my Dakota battery. I’ll have to research the specs. It will eventually go into my Lund WC-14 with my 35# MinnKota.
The only thing that I suggest too some people is, Motorguide is telling people not too run the Two Prong Attwood plugs like this on the Xi3. There has been issues specific too there units along with this Particular Plug. They either recomend a Three Prong Style and or The Anderson SB50 Connectors with either the 8 Guage or 10 Guage depending on how far the run of your wire will be in your Kayak. There has no issues with the Attwood plugs on the Minkota 's or Newport Vessels Stern mount drives. It's only been specific to th Motorguide Xi3 units. So maybe either go with a 3 Prong Style or get the Marine Grade 8 / 10 Guage Wire W/Anderson SB50 Connectors and get some Waterproof Thru Hole Kits like Yak Attack Kit, a West Marine Wire Cap Plug, A Hobie Thru Hull or a Wilderness Systems Thru Hole and run the Wire through this and then leave just enough on the Exterior of the box with a Anderson Plug and maybe get the WaterProof set of Plug Connector covers from PowerWerx there only $5 for Each cover and have Cap covers and are fully Waterproof. They work great. I'm running a Dewalt box off of Amazon with a Multi Amped Outdoors battery 🔋setup the 60 Amp Young Marine Breaker a Amped outdoor Meter to see if need be it the Status on my Batteries, and the Thru Hole Kits with the wires and Anderson connectors and right next to my Battery Box there is a Thru Hole kit that goes into if he side on my rear Tank Well which as the SB 50 to connect to my Battery 🔋Box and then th wire is ran in my hull to hear where my Propel drive is out next to my how hatch and there it comes out through another though hull and plugs into the the Trolling motor wire and Anderson Plug. It's Super Clean and Works Perfect for me. The Dewalt Box is Awsome, is only $23 on Amazon and fits perfectly Three Amped Outdoors 12V 60AH Batteries sideways, and then it need be it can run the Newport Vessels Stern Motor which is a 24V system, so th Battery Box set up can run either a 12 V For Th Xi3 or switch to a 24V for the Newport Vessels motor. For myself this setup has been great. The Dewalt is wide at 24" so the Natives like mine or a Titan are perfect and a Hobie PA would also work great as these have very Wide and long Rear Tank wells. Mine fits the Dewalt box right behind my seat just to the rear of my Boonedox Landing Gear and then just behind my Dewalt / Battery 🔋 Box is my Yak Attack Black Pack box and there is plenty of room for what I run with my Tackle gear. So just some ideas and really wanted it too be noted on the Attwood plug situation Combination with a Motorguide Xi3 Motor / Head Unit. Thanks Ice Hole with All of your Amazing Videos. You Have Helped me Extremely with lots of Knowledge with the Lithium Batteries. I'm Great at Rigging the Kayaks just had to learn quit a bit with the Lithium Battery and Wiring setup with them. Lots and lots of Research. Thank You and Thank You for you Service. 🙏😎👍
Old Town Trident 13 with Motor Guide 54 lbs Lowarnce HDS5 Nice Video ty! Ocean and River Fishing, Battery to Come Soon !
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very helpful , thanks Zeke ENC
Happy to help!
Going to use this setup on a Jackson Bite and also on ss127.
I run a Minn Kota C2 on my Pelican Catch 120.
I will use on my Big Fish 120 with my pod mounted 30# minkota. I already have the Amped 60ah battery just need the box.
I don’t have a kayAk yet but I would use it on my 15 ft tracker , I have a traxxis 55 lb thrust transom trolling motor i just bought a 60 ah amped outdoor battery your box would work perfectly . Thank you for chance to win .
Old Town Sportsman 106 powered by Minn Kota. Hoping to really run the battery down next time I am out. A power box would be cool.
I missed the give away!😢 But, I still learned what I was looking for. Going to be running on a Bonafide RS117 with a Xi3 and Garmin 93sv.
Sounds like a sweet setup!
With a little adaptation I will use this box for ham radio operations.
That is a great use, love to hear all the different ways that the boxes are used
This would be perfect to power a Minn Kota on my new SS127 that I will be picking up shortly.
you will love that SS127, I have one of those too!
I have a Minn Kota 30 lb thrust. Just mounted it onto my new Feelfree Lure 11.5. Now I need a battery.
well, you came to the right place. That 60ah is the ticket
I just discovered your channel, great content! I am going to do this similar setup for my Watersnake 12v T24 trolling motor. The manual recommends a 25amp circuit breaker but you mention using a 50amp due to the battery. Do you suggest I still use a 50amp breaker with my setup or is it safe to step down to a 25 based on manufacturer specs for my trolling motor. Thanks!
Thanks for making the video and sharing your info. I have a Nu Canoe Frontier 12 wih Minn Kota 55lb Riptide. I usually run a lithium 54 Amp but also have a 100 Amp I can use for full day fishing. Do you know of a box that will fit the 100 AH?
I'm running a nucanoe F12 with a xi3 55. Could you make a video of boxed parallel batteries amped outdoor. I have two 60 amp.
purdy slick
great vid!! I like the battery math. are the inside dimensions on that box accurate? my Dakota Lith, is 6.8" wide. gonna be tight. can you measure it for me?
Thanks for the great vid! I have a Pelican Bass Raider 10e. Can you recommend a battery/motor combo for 45 and 55 lb thrust...if any difference. I don't fish often, but when I do, I'm out from 6 to 10 hours, typical bass fishing on small to mid sized Western PA lakes. Anchor here and there, get out and fish from shore, etc. Thanks for any help you can offer!
you bet, this is what i use www.iceholepower.com/product-page/60ah-lithium-lifep04-battery
Nucanoe Frontier 12 with Endura 55#. What would you suggest for adding a volt meter to the box?
I have a native slayer max, and a newport vessels 45lb trolling motor.
Man, I was looking at them when they first came out. I think that's my next yak. How do you like yours?
Awesome build! Very helpful edit. You just got another subscriber. I ordered a 100ah LifePO4 and would like to build a box for it. I really like that padded box. Do they make a box that would accomodate a battery of that size? and where might I find one if they do?
Awesome thanks! After this ice fishing season, I will be looking at a 100ah box
I have an Lifetime Tamarack Angler Kayak 120, Minn-kota Endura C2 30 LB. Thrust Trolling Motor, 50amp Resettable Circuit Breaker, and Amped Outdoors 55ah Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery.
Great looking kit. It will go well with what I want to do. I have a Lifetime Yukon. My plan is to add a Minna Kota edura c2 motor, Garmon FF, and LED lights.
sounds like a great combination!
Do you have the link to the charger. I want to build one. I did not see a charger link or one at Ice Hole Power? What charger do you recommend?
Items seen in the video:
Amped 60Ah Lithium battery ~ ampedoutdoors.com/collections/boat-batteies/products/60ah-lithium-battery-lifepo4-series-capable?aff=8
Box kit without the box ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-page/amped-60ah-power-box-diy-kit (Ice Hole Power)
The box ~ amzn.to/2Yh4Yh5 (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Female Receptacle ~ amzn.to/3hNMMDt (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Male Plug (Get two!) amzn.to/2CqSfjD (Amazon)
50 Amp Circuit Breaker ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-page/12v-50-amp-breaker (Ice Hole Power)
Could you do this with 2 60 amp hr batteries from amped outdoors. I want to put them in parallel.
Love your informed video's. I have a old town 106 minnkoda kayak and looking for the best lithium battery ah setup. Thanks
If you have 2 12v 50ah batteries wired in series, can you charge them at the same time with the normal 12v charger or do they have to be charged separately and reconnected in series?
Thanks for sharing! I'm thinking this will work with my Dakota 54ah battery although the dimensions will be close battery (9.01” x 5.43” x 8.38”) ----> Box (10.43" x 6.73" x 8.78")
pretty close, let us know how it turns out!
I just bought one of your kits but I'm a noob when it comes to wiring. Which type/gauge of electric solder should I use for this build, or does it matter? Great video, super helpful!
Thanks for watching, here is the list of material that I used in the video. Hope it helps, thanks for watching!
Amped 60Ah Lithium battery ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-page/60ah-lithium-lifep04-battery (Ice Hole Power)
The box ~ amzn.to/2Yh4Yh5 (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Female Receptacle ~ amzn.to/3hNMMDt (Amazon)
attwood Heavy-Duty Trolling Motor Connectors 2-Wire 8-Gauge Male Plug (Get two!) amzn.to/2CqSfjD (Amazon)
50 Amp Circuit Breaker ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-page/12v-50-amp-breaker (Ice Hole Power)
8AWG Wire ~ amzn.to/2zOxoWx (Amazon)
8 AWG 5/16ths ring/eye lugs and heat shrink ~ amzn.to/3fIAI4N (Amazon)
Adhesive Velcro ~ amzn.to/2YZlz8C (Amazon)
Battery quick connects ~ www.iceholepower.com/product-page/50-amp-quick-connect-6-10-awg (Ice Hole Power)
I built this box for my old town sportsman kayak with 45 lb minnkota trolling motor. I was wondering if there’s any concerns about running a 1000w converter with this box? The 8awg wires seems small, since most 1000w inverters come with 5awg wire or bigger. Will it constantly blow the breaker?
Great question. It would probably be too much. Some quick math says 600 watts max
Would love to use on my hunting setup! Run a lot of cameras!
What kind of graphics do you use for this video looks awesome!
@@The402Outdoorsman on the intro clip?
Ice Hole Power yeah I think so
Would go on my ss127 with minnkota 35
I've been looking EVERYWHERE for a box for my Amped 60. She'll be going on my ascend 12T but with a few extra options!
Glad to help! Thanks for watching Dusty!
I’m running a Jackson cuda hd with a 55lb thrust Newport vessel kayak series! Trying to figure out what battery to use that want break the bank!
I like the Amped 60Ah
Ice Hole Power do you prefer circuit breakers over 40 or 50 amp fuses for this battery and trolling motor application? I just received this battery from Amped and looking forward to doing something like you did here but with USB cell phone chargers and outputs to power lights. It is going on my Mallard Marine Marsh Rat layout boat to get ready for duck hunting this fall and powering a Minn Kota Riptide 45 lb trolling motor. Thank you for putting this good video out there for us.
Hi Will! Thank you for watching! You can use either. I prefer the breaker in this case because it was just a bit easier to push a button to cut power than pull a large fuse. If you end up putting usb and lights on the box, make sure you go protect that circuit with a 10 amp fuse or breaker.
@@iceholepower8012 Good info. Will do; thank you.
Hi Jeremy Ive got a 60ah lithium battery and watersnake 24lb thrust trolling motor and was thinking of adding a solar panel to Kayak to give me more time on water,What size solar panel and charge controller would you recommend.
Due to limited space, you probably can't get much more than a 100-120 watt solar panel on your kayak. typically you will want to keep your charge current at or below .2C so you are looking at 12 amps for each battery. You will be well below that mark with a 120 watt panel. Thanks for watching!
On my brand new crescent lite tackle with a minn kota C2 55 thrust 36" shaft but that will be cut to around 8-22".....
Hey man ever get her going? I’m about to do the same pretty much on my LT.
@@cdz2269 I started on it but the weather is changing so im going to bring it in the house and work on it over the winter
Ok you ask for it! 2021 Hobie PA 14, Garmin Force trolling motor!
Beast!
HI. I HAVE A HOBIE PA 14 (DRAGON). WITH A MINN KOTA 45 ENDURA MAX. MOUNTED ON THE TRANSOM WITH HEIGHT ADJUSTER. (foot control)). I MADE THE ORDER JUST A FEW DAYS AGO. 2x 60AH AMPED 2 xBAGS .. 1 CHARGER (delivery 6/21) LAS.I WANT TO PUT IT IN PARALLEL. THIS VIDEO HELPS ME A LOT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH .
Glad to help, that kayak is a beast! thanks for watching
Old Town Topwater 106 pdl with a Newport Vessel 36# short shaft with amped outdoors 60ah lithium
Waiting on this battery now. Will my Minn Kota Power Center work in place of this diy box?
i am not sure. I don't have the power center. Check the dimensions of the battery on the site. www.iceholepower.com/product-page/60ah-lithium-lifep04-battery
awesome video, how long does your 60 amp give you on the water?
Thanks man, it really depends on your trolling motor and if you are running a PWM
Running a Vibe Shearwater125 looking to create a battery box similar to the one you built here. I want it to not only power a Water Snake T245, 12v trolling motor, but also power a Yak Power circuit switching system that all of the other accessories(i.e. Fish finder, cockpit/other lighting, USB charging ports, etc) run off of. Did the heavy duty Attwater trolling motor connectors need to be that heavy guage wire? I want to run the connection from the battery box in the back crate area via through hull wiring. Thanks for the helpful videos!
Great question! Looking at the specs for a Watersnake T24 and I am seeing 20 Amps. I also know from installing a Yak Power switch box on my kayak that they are also rated for 20 Amps. So with the potential to pull 40 amps between the two, if it were my yak I would stick with the 8 AWG. Just so I knew wire wasn't getting warm under me in the hull. Send pics of your set up to the Ice Hole Power Facebook page when you get her all done up!
@@iceholepower8012 How about a small fuse bus or panel at the battery that I can come off with 2 or more 20amp circuits? One dedicated to the trolling motor and the other to the Yak power switch box? Would like the box to have a voltmeter and USB port(s)
@@carlost9824 like this? Yeah, i think that would work great. www.iceholepower.com/product-page/6-way-blade-fuse-box-led-indicator-for-blown-fuse
I will be using a minn kota endura max 45 on my colorado pontoon boat.
My question is, does the ah rating matter? I have a 12v 50ah battery.
If it fits in the box, then I am sure it will work. One thing to keep in mind is the max current rating of your battery and trolling motor.
Please mind that my Lifepo4 battery’s instructions book clearly states NOT to charge the battery in an enclosure. I leave the lead open when charging.
Just seen your video Ive got a hobie outback with a watersnake 24lb thrust that im fitting. Just about to get a battery and charger and will do it the same as you now.Thanks for your help not much info here in UK.What size battery and charger do you recommend.
Thanks for watching, the 24lbs pulls up to 20 amps. I would go with at least a 50ah with a 10 amp charger.
@@iceholepower8012 Thanks for info Jeremy.
My fishing platform is a Nucanoe pursuit and I am using an xi3 up front w/ an amped outdoors 100ah battery and wanted to see if you sale a battery box ready to go for this battery. Thx
Hi Ivan, we will be looking at a box for the 100ah next spring
@@iceholepower8012 this is what I ordered for my 2 60ah amped batteries. I think a 100ah would fit too.
www.midwayusa.com/product/1564413211
Wilderness systems tarpon 120 with my little minnkota
I have a 12V Lithium Battery 30Ah battery. What size circuit breaker should I use?
What type of battery and what are you running? Amped 30ah? Tall or wide?
Ozark Trail ProAngler 12 Minkota 40 Enduramax on the transom
I have a Titan 12 that I want to put a trolling motor on it. How many hours are you getting out of this battery with your Titan? I was looking at the 80 ah battery
I dont run a trolling motor on my Titan. what trolling motor do you have?
I will use with minnkota 55lb thrust on a pelican pwr catch 100
nice!
Why go with a 50amp circuit breaker for a 60ah battery? I have a 32ah and I'm trying to choose a circuit breaker for it. Is a 30 enough? Doesn't seem like the numbers add up, then again I'm no electrician.
My 60 amped outdoors didn't come with terminal caps, where do i get these?
They stopped sending the batteries out with the caps because some people were not getting them tight enough so they would arc and cause issues.
Using a Watersnake 24 lb. thrust motor on a Sea Eagle 465FT. The battery is 50 AH LIFEPO.
Can this Breaker be used for a 100 Amp Lithium Battery? if not what can I use? Thanks
you can use that for the 100Ah battery but that battery will not fit in this box. This box will work for that battery. amzn.to/2PEdqoV
I am getting a old town 120 autopilot and want to install a battery switch as I will be out on the water all day. Have you heard about anybody doing this type of install?
Thank you, Do I need 9.9 liter box?
yes
Would love to win this box for my trolling motor on my 15 ft boat or to use with my walker electric downriggers
Great video, but what is your kill switch solution?
Turn the breaker to the off position.
@@iceholepower8012 kill switch for the motor when you fall out of the kayak
I have an “Ascend FS10 10ft.
Might be wise to install a ventilation port for the hydrogen discharge. Or noting that the lid must be open when charging.
The battery shown in the video is a lithium iron phosphate battery, zero emissions with no venting needed.
@@iceholepower8012 I did not know that. Thanks!
How warm does the battery get when charging?
I haven't noticed any change in temperature while changing
Hi.
Since you asked...
My intention for a battery such as this and the reason I found this video is my search for a battery to use with my 34lb Watersnake Trolling Motor on my SE9 Sea Eagle dinghy.
Happy to hear your thoughts on the suitability of this batter for my intended purpose.
Thanks
Hi Clayton! Thanks for watching, that trolling motor will draw between 7.5 - 34 amps. Well within range of this power box and battery. I think it would be a great fit! Shoot us some pics to our FB or IG pages when you get it built!
what brand of circuit breaker is it
Honestly, I think they are all made in the same factory in China and then rebranded. We will have some in our online store when we open back up. Otherwise you could grab one off of Amazon.
auto pilot 120 wish you had two 60 amp battery box
Minn Kota endura max 40 on a hobie PA 12.
Solid setup! Thanks for watching!
How can I get one of your battery boxes. Joe B
Heya Joe, Check out www.iceholepower.com
crimping the cables would be a better solution especially in a marine environment
Can I add a 12v dc adapter to this
Yes, I made another video to add more goodies to it. Part 2 czcams.com/video/HqH9ESmkFmw/video.html
@@iceholepower8012 thank you! is there a capacity meter you would recommend for this?
Not sure if you're still in the biz, but I have a BigFish 120 e/ 55lb Minnkota transom motor. Can you msg me with price for box like this for the same battery? Atlanta GA. Thanks.
www.iceholepower.com/product-page/amped-60ah-power-box-diy-kit
Isn’t heat a concern stuffing a lithium battery in a tight seal box like this?
Only if you throw it in a fire.
Why do you need a breaker?
For short circuit protection. You never want to depend on the BMS to prevent shorts. I have a bunch of videos where I test them and some don't work. In this case, it also doubles at the master switch.
@@iceholepower8012 thanks for the reply, I will add one to my new setup!
Your really need to use 60 amp breaker. My 55 lb thrust Minn Kota requires a 60 amp breaker. With lithium batteries the discharge curve is different than lead acid and using lights for amount of charge will not give you accurate reading of the charge. One can buy digital voltmeter online cheap so see that the present voltage is.
the max amp draw an your 55lb is 50 amps. they do recommend a 60 Amp breaker but that number is based on the assumption that you are in a boat and not a kayak. Since you are so much lighter, you won't hit 50 Amps unless there is a short. Im not sure what lights you are referring to unless you are taking about the ones on the 10 amp lithium charger? You must not of watched it long enough to see the Fluke voltmeter in the video where I was checking the polarity of the wires?
@@iceholepower8012 Not talking about multimeters. There are small voltage meters that you can wire to your terminal to get you a continuous voltage readings. I am talking about charge of the battery lights you can buy or come with the trolling motor or battery box.
and the manufacturer specs say that 50 Amps is the max continuous draw on that battery.
yes, you can add a battery gauge to the box. Most 4S gauges right now are rectangle so it would be a pain to install.
Need a box for30 amp
Do you have a 30 wide or 30 tall and is this for a trolling motor?