NiceGuy Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 bought 2 walmart batteries spring 2009. they already have trouble getting through a full 8 hr fishing day. how often do you guys replace TM batteries? another question. 3 days before fishing i put them on a low 1.5 amp trickle charge and leave them on until the morning of. can i be over charging them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Do you charge them after each use?, I know you said you trickle charge them before hand but a battery should be charged to 100% after each use and stored that way. It's kind of a loaded question on replacement, it all depends on use, charges and storage I have a couple walley worlds and they are probably close to five years old and they still hold a charge and i really can't remember the last time I used them for a full eight hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepKuntry Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 R u using an onboard charger? Some people feel that those suck the life out of the battery quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hung up Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 has anyone ever used this (MX-2) from inox lube thay have a web site www.inoxlube.com IT WORKS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 how long do they sit between using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuy Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 i had a onboard but it quit workin. i charge the batteries after each use but dont know if i charge them to 100%. they probably sit almost a month between each trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goinsfishin Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 sounds like you need to go fishing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ive got a Trolling Thunder Gel double btty that I got years ago & it is the stuff! Charge it once every other trip if the wind aint bad. Every trip if it is or if its a long trip. Other wise, its good to go. Dont even know if these are still made, but the gel btty lasts a LOT longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuy Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 sounds like you need to go fishing more hey now mr. once every 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2golforfish Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 i tend to get about 3 years out of tm batteries, i typically run interstate but this last set is advance auto brand and are 2 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charger Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Dude you need a battery charger. 1.5 amps wont cut it. They need 5-15 amps. It will take about 10 hours or so if using a 5 amp charger. The 1.5 amps you are using would take a week or longer to get them at full charge. My 15 amp charger can reach a full charge in 4 hours or so. You need a charger that will charge them THEN kick over to trickle. I would recommend a Guest Charger. They cost a little more, but are dependable and mine is over 5 years old now and still works like a champ. Like others have said, make sure you charge right after use. If you let them set while discharged, sulfate builds up on the plates and them the battery is toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goinsfishin Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 hey now mr. once every 6 months. Hey now i go fishing more than that but the catching i do is about once every six months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuy Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 thanks charger. sounds like i need some more juice onem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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