NorthWest Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing => Drillin' & Cuttin' => Topic started by: Ling Banger on August 20, 2021, 09:05:57 PM
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This popped up on my youtubes and I thought it was a pretty good build for the buck.
https://youtu.be/Mxz6wSUBN3A
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did you end up making one?
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Not as of yet. I would probably end up getting a separate battery. I wouldn't want to rob power from my ff.
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thinking about making this plus the use of a dewalt battery. I think it may work, im not an electrician and hoping someone with more electrical knowledge can chime in here. here's another video for refereence to use with a powertool battery:
skip to 2 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdzNsYKL0fg
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I made a DIY version of a Yak Power Pack Battery Box. I purchased a battery dock power connector off Amazon which I mounted into a small waterproof case. Used a power step down converter to drop voltage from 20v to 12v. It has a waterproof female SAE pigtail connector plus a waterproof dual USB plug (nice to have for charging phones or other electronics). The USB plug also has a built in meter to monitor charge level. The setup allows me to utilize my copious Dewalt batteries for power and is readily portable. I need to make a second one for when I take someone out using my other kayaks (winter project). I generally use my 5 or 6ah batteries and carry a spare in case I run out of power (haven't so far). I put a on/off switch in the box to prevent the battery from discharging when not in use because of the volt meter in the USB plug. One of the best things is that the Dewalt batteries charge very quickly unlike my lead/acid setup.
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I made a DIY version of a Yak Power Pack Battery Box. I purchased a battery dock power connector off Amazon which I mounted into a small waterproof case. Used a power step down converter to drop voltage from 20v to 12v. It has a waterproof female SAE pigtail connector plus a waterproof dual USB plug (nice to have for charging phones or other electronics). The USB plug also has a built in meter to monitor charge level. The setup allows me to utilize my copious Dewalt batteries for power and is readily portable. I need to make a second one for when I take someone out using my other kayaks (winter project). I generally use my 5 or 6ah batteries and carry a spare in case I run out of power (haven't so far). I put a on/off switch in the box to prevent the battery from discharging when not in use because of the volt meter in the USB plug. One of the best things is that the Dewalt batteries charge very quickly unlike my lead/acid setup.
Nice! This is exactly what i was thinking. Since the battery i'd be using only powers a led brake light rated at 12-24v i won't need a step down converter, correct?
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If you are just using it for only the light then you don't need the step down. If you are going to use this power system for USB charging or fish finders, I do recommend the step down module. I am surprised how often I use the power box for non-fishing uses. I use it to charge my phone/tablets when in the back country (camping) or during power outages at home. Used it recently to power a fuel pump to remove 10 year old fuel from a friends boat that we just replaced the inboard engine (before starting the rebuilt of course). I used it to test my trailer's electric brakes last summer. The box has come in handy. :)
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If you are just using it for only the light then you don't need the step down. If you are going to use this power system for USB charging or fish finders, I do recommend the step down module. I am surprised how often I use the power box for non-fishing uses. I use it to charge my phone/tablets when in the back country (camping) or during power outages at home. Used it recently to power a fuel pump to remove 10 year old fuel from a friends boat that we just replaced the inboard engine (before starting the rebuilt of course). I used it to test my trailer's electric brakes last summer. The box has come in handy. :)
just got around to building this, i noticed that my system still drains the battery when the switch is off.. did you notice this aswell?
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If you are just using it for only the light then you don't need the step down. If you are going to use this power system for USB charging or fish finders, I do recommend the step down module. I am surprised how often I use the power box for non-fishing uses. I use it to charge my phone/tablets when in the back country (camping) or during power outages at home. Used it recently to power a fuel pump to remove 10 year old fuel from a friends boat that we just replaced the inboard engine (before starting the rebuilt of course). I used it to test my trailer's electric brakes last summer. The box has come in handy. :)
just got around to building this, i noticed that my system still drains the battery when the switch is off.. did you notice this aswell?
The stepdown will siphon power very slowly. Did you place your switch between the battery and the step down transformer or after the transformer? With my switch being between the battery and the transformer I have not seen any battery drain. Pulling the battery when not in use is another alternative (I use my Dewalt tools more than my fish finder anyway). I carry a back up battery just in case.
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ah thanks, didn't know about the stepdown. Button was after stepdown so i'll either change that or just not place the battery in.
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Here is a wiring diagram for my box.