16V MARINE ELECTRONICS BATTERIES
Designed for the anglers that want every advantage they can get. Clean dedicated 16v power for all your electronics with no voltage drops for all day fishing. Clarity is improved, signal strength increased, amperage load is reduced by 20% causing less heat to units. We are the first and only company to come out with the next big thing to enhance your electronics. We have designed from the ground up a BMS system that is geared for the use with electronics.
12V VERSUS 16V EFFICIENCY AND AMP DRAW SPECS
Now run your equipment 20% longer and on a separate clean power system, and receive better clarity and signal returns with 16V systems. Switch with no effects on warranty issues. as all units listed operate at above 16 volts. When setting up a system add the the total number of amps needed and divide by the AH of the battery rating. Remember to add 20% more AH rating then needed for a 10 hour day or longer so that same battery will be big enough for load after 4 years of service.
* Note less amp draw from units on 16V mean less heat for units to absorb making units run cooler.
16V BATTERY Q & A
Why choose 16V over 12V?
16 volt will give you a crisper, brighter image on your graphs. It does this all while giving you better returns from your transducer which results in clearer side, down and forward imaging allowing you to unlock the full potential of your graphs and make you a better offshore fisherman. Maybe you have already noticed your console units with engine running at 14.6 volts look slightly better then your bow units running at 12v this is because of the increase in voltage.
16 volt is also 20% more efficient than 12 volt, meaning you will get longer run times on the equivalent amp hour rated 12 volt. Example, 16V 80AH will get similar run time to a 12V 100AH.
Will 16V damage my graphs or void my warranty?
No, The short explanation for this is, 16V draws 20% less amperage. Amperage is what causes heat in your electronics, which is your electronics number one enemy.. Lets face it you are already running 14.6 on units while engine is running on full charged battery.
Is 16V compatible with my graphs?
Yes, both Garmin and Humminbird working voltage is 20 volts, and Lowrance working voltage is 17.0volts. Working voltage on battery is 16.4 so lowrance units cannot be turned on while charging as it will exceed there voltage limits. The run and gun charger cannot be run with lowrance units.
Do I need a specific charger?
Yes, 16V batteries require a special charger and are not compatible with 12,24 or 36V, or any other chargers. We sell the required 16V LiFePo4 charger on our website.
What size of 16V battery do I need?
Refer to the table below under the “”16V draw””column in accordance with each of your graphs and transducers. Add these numbers for each graph and multiply that total by how many hours you spend on the water before recharging. This will give you the maximum total amps you will require. Finally, choose the appropriate size that fits your requirements, either 60AH, 80AH, or 100AH. If your system requires, you are able to wire in parallel to meet your required demand.
What is the importance of the 16v install kit?
This install kit gives you the ability to switch from 16V to 12V on the fly. This ensures that you always have a backup plan. If for some reason the power goes out or you’re not able to fully charge, or you plain forget to charge your 16V and you run it dead, this give you the ability to switch over to 12V backup power and keep you on the water. Also the wiring is totally shielded which will give you perfectly clean power even when running beside your 12v wiring. This kit is a must for clean power stand alone systems.
What size wiring is needed to carry loads?
We suggest buying the special shielded cable we provide as it has been designed especially for the use of electronics. We suggest 10AWG to run form batteries to Perko switch and fuse box. Fuse box will be mounted where it will be easily accessible. From fuse box you only need 14AWG as 16v system carries the load much better than 12v and will not drop voltage, especially since you are running each device on a separate circuit to the fuse box. Fuse box eliminates the factory fuse holders that are impossible to get to if a problem occurs on the water.
Can I use this battery in place of my cranking battery?
No. This battery is designed to take the load off your cranking battery by running a separate clean power system to the devices.
If you completely run your battery down to 0%, there is a chance that your BMS (Battery management system) will fall asleep. This issue is easily corrected.
My battery will not take a charge and is showing 0% SOC (state of charge) on the app.
- Remove the load from your battery pack by turning the perko switch to the off position.
- Connect charger and turn on.
- Connect jumper cables from a working 12v or 16v battery to your battery showing 0% for 2 seconds. Positive terminal to positive terminal, negative terminal to negative terminal.
- Remove jumper cables
- Fully charge battery before next use
Alternate steps
- Remove the load from your battery pack by turning the perko switch to the off position.
- Connect charger and turn on.
- Connect portable battery jumper box to the dead battery and turn on for 2 seconds.
- Remove battery jumper box
- Fully charge battery before next use
My 12V 110AH Cranking battery will not connect to my PowerHouse Lithium app.
- For the time being, the 12V 110AH cranking battery is only compatible with the app named “Battery Monitor BM2”
My charger is showing a green and red light.
- Check PowerHouse Lithium app first, if it is showing 100% charged, this is normal.
- This is indicative of an incomplete circuit if your battery is not showing 100% charge on the app.
- Watch the lights as you grab each side of the anderson connector with one hand.
- Wiggle the anderson connector back and forth as you continue to watch these lights.
- Between your thumb and your index finger, wiggle the cord that is attached directly to the charger module.
- Check your circle eyelet connection at the battery to make sure they are secure.
- If one of these lights goes out during wiggling, you have a loose connection
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