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re: iPilot runtime question
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:56 pm to Timmayy
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:56 pm to Timmayy
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Also pulling a higher load in one battery than the other can put a strain on the system.
This is why you don't connect accessories to trolling motor batteries, you don't want to run one down faster than the other.
OP, 29 is a big battery. My guess is that yours are old. They will have a date code on them. Improper charging will make them go bad faster.
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:12 pm to Redlos
This is what I'm working with if that helps. Id hate to buy new batteries if I don't need to, but I'm still open to ideas. Thanks for the feedback
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:15 pm to KennaBruh
have you checked the water level in them? Top off with distilled water, charge overnight, then load test them with the tester i linked previously then you'll know if you have good batteries or not.
Have any idea on age? 3-4 years is typical life span.
Have any idea on age? 3-4 years is typical life span.
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:23 pm to Tbooux
one of the pics show it has a 2/17 date code on it
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:26 pm to KennaBruh
Seriously you need a separate battery for your cranking and gizmos.
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:29 pm to Timmayy
I have a seperate cranking battery for my outboard. I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure my electronics are wired to it also.
This post was edited on 9/18/17 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:33 pm to KennaBruh
Hmm then as previously stated. Check water levels and load test
Posted on 9/18/17 at 11:50 pm to KennaBruh
My guess was wrong, obviously they are pretty new. Load test, then look into what kind of warranty those carry.
Posted on 9/19/17 at 7:41 am to KennaBruh
Dates show they are new batteries (should last 3-5 years). Also if there's only the large gauge wires hooked up then the only the TM is installed to those. As others have said, check water levels and test or bring to Auto Parts store and have them do it with a load. If you can swap out (probably form Sams Club) then try that....good luck, bottom line is you should be able to troll all day long so something is a miss.
Posted on 9/19/17 at 8:38 am to Redlos
Those look like sealed batteries so you cant check the water level. Like others said they are big enough to push that boat all day and make sure the TM batteries dont have any electronics connected.
Even if new they can still be dead. Those batteries dont like to be run down to dead levels and/or stored at dead levels. If the previous owner did this multiple times along with not charging properly he could have killed them very quickly.
Load test is the only way to know for sure.
Even if new they can still be dead. Those batteries dont like to be run down to dead levels and/or stored at dead levels. If the previous owner did this multiple times along with not charging properly he could have killed them very quickly.
Load test is the only way to know for sure.
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