[jimmyc]

What is the current draw of your reel? A Tanacom 1000 can draw up to 30A, Also watch your wire sizing or it will become the fuse in the system.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Thanks Jimmy, I emailed shimano asking the max draw on the MD3000 but no reply yet. The wire on the fuse holder is 10 gauge.

Benny

 

[jimmyc]

Sounds like you're on the right path Benny. Should be pretty straight forward once you have the numbers. Perhaps one of the sparkies on the forum can chime in with a definitive answer.

 

[TokyoTitus]

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Think it’s narrowed down to this company. M-Tech has great reviews and customers are saying a longer life between charges than my other choice Ionic. Although I like the Bluetooth battery check capabilities from the ionic app, longer life is the goal.
Now the decision is one 45Ah or two 20Ah so I’ll always have one on charge and the smaller size makes it easier to store in a waterproof box.

Benny

I have a 50ah LiFepo4 and would not want to carry it around all day. If you're stationary for most of the time it won't be a problem, but repositioning during a fight might be slightly more difficult. I also have a 20ah which I primarily use for electronics (kayak), rigged in a dry box, and would feel comfortable carrying it for extended sessions. If it were me I would opt for two 20ah LiFepo4 batteries over a single 50ah, unless you're stationary. I end up sitting on a kayak for 8 hours, so 50ah works well for me.

 

[Birddog3]

Has anyone ever used powertool batteries

I have a pair of tanacom 750s and done a banax 500 for a buddy that run on 12v dewalt batteries. Work great for jigging and bottom fishing 300’ and under. 800’ and few lbs of lead melted some cheap Amazon batteries. Usually use 2 sometimes 3, 3Ah batteries in a day. But quick and easy to swap.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Thanks Tokyo! Yes it will be mostly stationary on a private 6 pack charter. If I have to one of my buddies can assist with the battery.

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

Great idea Bird! I have a bunch of batteries and chargers laying around. I’ll see if I can figure out something.

Benny

 

[Birddog3]

Great idea Bird! I have a bunch of batteries and chargers laying around. I’ll see if I can figure out something.

Benny

Shoot me a message if you give it a try. I’ll point you in the direction where I sourced the parts, and some things I changed for cleaner install. I’m on model 4.0 or so now. Started with zip ties and but connectors. Lol

 

[Kim]

Benny the factory packs its internal, but if I was to make a power supply, I'd probably fuse at 2.5 amp to start with. Having a load on rod would be big help, then if fuse blows, try 3a etc. you want the lowest rated fuse at full load.

 

[Canoeist]

Shoot me a message if you give it a try. I’ll point you in the direction where I sourced the parts, and some things I changed for cleaner install. I’m on model 4.0 or so now. Started with zip ties and but connectors. Lol

Any interest in building the same reel with Milwaukee m18 capability?

 

[jbuyrum]

Any interest in building the same reel with Milwaukee m18 capability?

That is what I was thinking about but I'm not sure if any reels go up to 18v and if the extra weight is worth it

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny the factory packs its internal, but if I was to make a power supply, I'd probably fuse at 2.5 amp to start with. Having a load on rod would be big help, then if fuse blows, try 3a etc. you want the lowest rated fuse at full load.

I can see some load tests from my deck in the future. All the reading I’ve been doing say a fuse of 20a or 30a is fine. I feel that’s way over what I would want it to trip at.

Benny

 

[Canoeist]

That is what I was thinking about but I'm not sure if any reels go up to 18v and if the extra weight is worth it

Good point. I picked up some m12 impacts for next building season and those batteries would be cool for clipping in to the butt of the rod. If you build it, i will hand you cash.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Found this searching around. It seems the reel will use 8.3 amps if drawing 100 watts from a 12V battery?
So I can say a 7 amp fuse would be fine.

Benny

 

[a1flyfishr]

Haven’t heard anything from Shimano via phone and email. Does anyone use external lithium batteries with their Elec reels without fuses. Thinking of making the battery box without a fuse then adding it in if needed. I just hate leaving on hold.

Benny

 

[jshorty]

Benny,
I don't use a fuse with mine.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny,
I don't use a fuse with mine.

Perfect! Thanks Joe, So if I don’t hear anything when everything is delivered I’m starting the build. If I need to install a fuse I’ll do it later.

Benny

 

[jshorty]

sounds good!!

 

[Kim]

Haven’t heard anything from Shimano via phone and email. Does anyone use external lithium batteries with their Elec reels without fuses. Thinking of making the battery box without a fuse then adding it in if needed. I just hate leaving on hold.

Benny

Benny, I checked the boat reel receptacles, and the breakers 15A and they have never tripped with 2 receptacles to a breaker.

 

[a1flyfishr]

Benny, I checked the boat reel receptacles, and the breakers 15A and they have never tripped with 2 receptacles to a breaker.

Thanks Kim! That definitely gives me an idea of what fuse size will work. So, I’m sure a 10a would be fine or maybe the 7a that came with the fuse holder.

Benny