Battery for 12 Volt echo sounder: which one is needed, rating, review
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5) Leoch DJW12-5.4
Price — 1,200 rubles
Opens top best batteries for 12 volt echo sounder model DJW12-5.4 from the Chinese company Leoch with a compact battery. As stated by the manufacturer, the service life of the device — more than five years during its operation for IBP, alarms. But keep in mind that working with deep discharges of the echo sounder Withreduces service life to 250 cycles. This battery is considered compact due to its small dimensions and weight of 1.6 kg.
When working during the day with the Mark 5x DSI fish finder from Lowrance, the charge will last for 40 hours of continuous operation, but when using the device at night, due to the backlight, the charge will last for just over a day.
Users in their reviews consider this battery the best option for working with non-energy-intensive devices.
4) Ventura GP 12-7
Price — 1,150 rubles
Next in the ranking is the most optimal battery model in terms of price/quality ratio — this is the Ventura GP 12-7, which is also produced in China. The service life of the device, certified by the manufacturer, like the previous one, is 200-250 cycles/about 5 years of fishing once a week.
Bataree There is no need for any maintenance at all; charging the battery on time is enough. Due to the fact that the electrolyte is completely absorbed by the fiberglass separator, the battery can be used in any position.
This model has a wide range of applications, one of which is serving as a source for an echo sounder. The device can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees, which allows it to be used during winter fishing.
Having reviewed user reviews in detail, we did not find any significant disadvantages of the model.
3) CSB GP1272 F2
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Price — 1,400 rubles
Top three in rating of the best batteries for fish finder opens CSB GP1272 F2. This model is extremely popular in the CIS market due to its quality and low price. The company that designed the battery is located in the USA, but assemblesXia Batteries in China and Vietnam. In reviews, users mention that products from China may be worse than Vietnamese ones, so I adviset pabout the possibilityand btake the second one. The proven service life is slightly more than 5 years (250 cycles). The battery can operate continuously for about 30 hours together with a Lowrance echo sounder connected to it, which is more than enough for fishing.
One of the features of the device is its design. It is completely sealed and maintenance-free. The electrolyte is in a bound state between the plates, so the model can work in any position, What will not affect the quality of its work in any way.
2) Fiamm FG20121A
Price — 1,100 rubles
In second place is a device from an Italian manufacturer — Fiamm FG20121A, which is produced directly in Italy. The device is designed to work with devices with low discharge current. The battery housing is maintenance-free and sealed. And thanks to the special AGM system, the battery can be used in any position. This without sayingyes on performance, which is an advantage in fishing conditions.
The declared service life is 5 years or more. Like any battery, the Fiamm FG20121A should not be left discharged, and if it is not used for a long time, the device must be recharged.The point is losses due to stray currents; in some batteries they can amount to 0.1% of the total charge per day. The battery capacity is enough for regular fishing.
In reviews, users call this model the most reliable and proven
1) Delta HR 12-12
Price — 2,500 rubles
The best battery for a 12 Volt fish finder is the Delta HR 12-12 model. Mainoh distinguishe this device — its capacity is enough for 30 hours of continuous work with the Garmin Striker echo sounder. Due to the good output, the battery has a long operating life. Due to the lead plates, the weight of the device is impressive — 3.9 kg. The design is maintenance-free, and the housing is completely sealed, which ensures safe operation.
Life time — more than 5 years. Thanks to the AGM system, the battery can be used in any position without loss of functionality. Device self-discharge per month — up to 3% of the total capacity. It is enough to recharge once every six months if the device is inactive. The battery can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees.
