Might have just bought a new boat. Curious if anyone in middle tn installs new graphs/livescope? Looks like a bit of a
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I know very little about electronics but I'll have to say installing Livescope was relatively simple to do myself. I made the decision to go with the 20 volt Dewalt style batteries and the power wheels adaptor from Amazon for both the Garmin 93SV screen and the 132SV transducer. Less than $175 for 4 batteries and two adapters. Hookup is very easy. YouTube is your friend. It works great but learning curve for an old man will not come easy!
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So your livescope isnt tied to your boat batteries? The advantage is not having to run wires?
ADR
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Don't have to run wires or get into potential electronic interference on your livescope screen.
TiminTN
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Performance Fishing Electronics in Camden. They set my boat up, and could not be happier. bluball referenced earlier works there, and a fine example of an employee for the owner Danny. Really good folks!
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We do installs in camden ,tn 38320,peformance fishing electronics.We usually go over the boat on power options before the install.We usually dont do the dewalt batteries unless thats what the customer wants.We usually put a small lithium upfront or a bigger cranking battery if your running a small one.We also usually run a new wiring harness if needed so no electronic interference.All we do is sell and install marine electronics so we try to do it right,7314118965 if you have any questions.
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I wish u were closer bluball. But im a ling way from camden
The upside is, when u pick it up, the river is close. Maybe blue ball will show u some of his crappie spots….. everything can be negotiated!!!
TiminTN
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I live in Memphis, so I know what you mean. I am same distance as you to Performance. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
I have been told the DeWalt battery deal will void your warranty. You can by a Dakota Lithium 23ah for $200, not have warranty concerns, and I believe it would run a scope all day. I bought the 46ah and I've run mine for 9 hours and the voltage never dropped below 13V.
Do u just charge the dakota after each trip? Do u run both the graph and the black box of it?
As Spurhunter said the dewalt battery is a no go for Garmin warranty. I run my graph and black box off a 30ah amped outdoor battery and charge it after every trip, not that it needs it though.
True. Wires were easy. Warranty? One year? I'll take the chance. It's only money….
its not only about the warranties, as some of this is covered under magnuson-moss act, but its also about the longevity of your equipment. it also applies to mercury motors, minn kota, etc. while not specifically voiding the warranty in some instances, they do not have to pay for parts destroyed by using batteries that were not designed for devices that were designed for lead acid batteries. when it is all said and done, liability for repairs will more than likely fall on the installer.
i cant really think of a reason really to use drill batteries or those 16v powerhouse batteries with 50ah LFP's being so cheap now.
i cant really think of a reason really to use drill batteries or those 16v powerhouse batteries with 50ah LFP's being so cheap now.
We usually install a 30ah ionic,yes charge sfter every trip is recommended
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Yes and yes.
less noise.
I also have a battery dedicated to my livescope also.
