Tim Moore Outdoors – Batteries and Battery Maintenance

We live in an age where marine electronics, whether for open water or ice fishing, are commonplace. We hear about their uses and advantages all the time, but we seldom hear about the batteries that supply them with power, or how to take care of them. To get the most life out of a battery it is suggested that you recharge them regularly, especially during the off season. For ice fishing electronics such as Vexilar sonar flashers, underwater cameras like the Fishphone, and other accessories that run off a 12 volt battery, the recommendation is to recharge the batteries once per month. Most electronics run off of 12 volt lead-acid, or deep-cycle, batteries which are basically made up of plates, lead, and lead oxide surrounded by a solution of 35% sulfuric acid and 65% water called electrolyte which allows for the flow of electrons between the positive and negative terminals. Continue reading – http://newhampshirefishing.blogspot.com/2015/05/batteries-and-battery-maintenance.html