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Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Tue May 13, 2014 8:38 am ]
Post subject:  Micro Power Pole Battery
Getting ready to install the Micro Power Pole on my PA. I am trying to figure out exactly what I need to do about a battery. In addition to the Micro, I will also be running a FF/GPS (non-color). My questions is.... should I install a separate battery for each of these units or will one battery be sufficent to run both for the typical 6-8 hour trip?

I am using a 12V7A battery currently. Appreciate your comments.

Jerry
Author:  SRAces [ Tue May 13, 2014 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Micro Power Pole Battery
Jerry,

Nice to finally put a face to a forum handle at the Jax Classic this past weekend. That's a great question about the amperage draw for using both units. Wish I could help. Post some pictures when you get it installed.

Steve
Author:  Lt.FireDog [ Tue May 13, 2014 3:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Micro Power Pole Battery
Same situation, decided to go this way-

Existing 12v7ah battery for the Lowrance Mark-4 (located in hull behind "tackle station" in waterproof case), will be dedicated to FF/GPS only.

Utilizing the Hobie battery holder (which will be located in the rear deck hatch), I'll be adding a generic 12v9ah gel battery to power the Micro Anchor.

Reasoning- I have to strip this boat in July, and having the two power set-ups seperate will make that chore easier.

Also, I think the chance of some type of "interference" with the FF operation would be lessened by keeping the two units seperate.....but I could be way off base on that thought. :mrgreen:
Author:  Joesak [ Wed May 14, 2014 11:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Micro Power Pole Battery
I am looking for an answer as well...can the two share one 12v gel cell?
Author:  islandspeed2001 [ Wed May 14, 2014 3:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Micro Power Pole Battery
Lt.FireDog wrote:

Also, I think the chance of some type of "interference" with the FF operation would be lessened by keeping the two units seperate.....but I could be way off base on that thought. :mrgreen:


Any interference would most probably occur when running both units at the same time. Doubt you would be using the FF if you are anchoring the Micro in 2-3 feet of water :mrgreen:
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