(1) Hopkins 2 pole plug (For Fish Finder Connection).(2) 3 – 5 amp fuses (Most fish finder electronics recommend 3 amp).(1) 3 Way Female Double Male Spade Connector.About two feet each red & black of 16ga shielded copper electrical wire.I have opted to now use a LFP battery for its long list of great qualities. See SLA or LFP Accessory Battery for your Kayak write up for the differences in batteries and pros/cons of both. Using the existing waterproof battery box from a previous article we will first replace the 12V 12 aH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery.
This article illustrates how to modify and wire a 12V plug port and a USB receptacle for charging electronic devices such as cell phones and running GoPro’s with out an internal battery for an all day charge. Waterproof Kayak Battery Box Mods & Upgrades Wire int he switch and your battery box is complete. Wire each accessory to the positive and negative sides. Silicone the plate (optional) then drill 4 holes for the corner screws. Score a center line for each hole to be drilled.
So install where there be about 4″ if rear clearance. Remember the receptacles will protrude inside the box 3″ also require room for spade connectors to wire them. Remove the USB, Volt Meter, and the Cigarette lighter receptacle from the plate. It will also be set up for Running a 12V oscillating fan on hot tent nights.įor a kayak battery box with parallel batteries I would recommend a smaller box first of all and the PVC style LFP battery packs. The primary use of this battery box is for charging things such as phones and other electronics while camping. It does however have a gasket in the lid. The ammo crate is not water proof but water resistant. The combination of the 3 can be purchased on. Also adding a latching switch along with a 12V receptacle, USB charging port, and a volt meter. Using the box creates a water resistant seal for all the electronics.
Using an Ammo Crate I purchased from the portable power battery pack can be expanded to run from a total of one to three batteries this size.
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