Battery Selection and APH

[alask83]

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=TimeUSB&crid=18582P81AXYMQ&sprefix=timeusb

These are very good batteries, last much longer than regular, are lightweight, and don't require the careful maintenance that lead acid batteries do. There are a number of choices on that search page. Some are simple, and others have more features. At this price, I would have bought the bluetooth versions, but it's not necessary.

The basic100 AH batteries should easily last you a full day on a lake. For about $159, they don't cost much more than a Walmart battery. I use mine to fish the CBBT and also lakes here in VA. A simple choice to make, in my opinion.

This is the $25 charger I purchased, and it's worked well. I have two, since I need to charge multiple batteries:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN1W15D6

On Temu 100ah lithium batteries are now under $100..........

 

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On Temu 100ah lithium batteries are now under $100..........

And free hacking on your credit card....Temu is number one on the BBB credit card fraud usage business. Beware !!

 

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Making the switch this spring to a LiPO4 battery for my 55# trolling motor. My LA batteries are from 2019 and even though they still work, their capacity has dropped and don't want to have them die on the water. I will be ordering from TimeUSB directly, rather than Amazon as the couple dollar savings is not worth the hassle if a warranty issue should come about. Going with a 140ah battery to replace my two LA battries, will save about 100 lbs and a much longer run time. Can't wait for spring !!

 

[alask83]

On Temu 100ah lithium batteries are now under $100..........

Well, lucky me, been buying at Temu for a few years, no issues YET. Temu has been very good when it comes to damage or fit issues.

 

[Bailey Boat]

I ordered Lithium from Timeusb just 30 minutes ago, here's hoping!!!! I only have a single MK Power Drive @ 55# thrust that switches between 2 boats so the weight savings will be appreciated..... I also ordered their charger so they can't blame faulty charging on me!!

 

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Well, lucky me, been buying at Temu for a few years, no issues YET. Temu has been very good when it comes to damage or fit issues.

Consider yourself lucky, Temu is on the gov't radar for stealing information by the Chinese gov't. The BBB stands against them highly. We have investigated them a lot because my wife gas been burned for hundreds of dollars and stealing of her identification thru Temu...BEWARE !

 

[thill]

Consider yourself lucky, Temu is on the gov't radar for stealing information by the Chinese gov't. The BBB stands against them highly. We have investigated them a lot because my wife gas been burned for hundreds of dollars and stealing of her identification thru Temu...BEWARE !

I have always been suspicious. I have ordered from them, but I used Paypal, as I didn't want them having my credit card info. Thanks for the warning, and sorry about your wife's problems.

If you catch it quickly, you should be able to get the charges reversed through the credit card company

 

[monzster]

So being as I am on a very limited budget because I am not working and the wife has given me a $300.00 budget. I have done a little research and watched some YouTube videos and am thinking of going with a TechCella 160APH Smart Battery that has Bluetooth so that you can see the batteries charging system status. There have been some complaints with the app that is used and if really needed I may just get a monitor/shunt to see this but thats more $$. The company doesn't sell chargers but after contacting them they recommended a RedOdo 20AMP Lithium charger. The battery has a 5 year warranty (with expectancy of 10) and warehouses in USA but its not something you can just go to. Assuming you do have a warranty issue they do provide a shipping label for the battery but you do have to pack it. I figure I will just save the shipping box when I receive it. Battery is $199.00 and charger is $88.00 both from Amazon and you can register the battery thru their website even though its not purchased from them per their website. Its not a well known brand but it seems promising enough to take a gamble. I am going to wait a few more weeks before I order them. Its still a little to cold for me to get out on the boat yet. I only got to go twice last year due to some medical issues but hopefully this year will be better as I am feeling better and not working anymore. I appreciate the input I have gotten. Thanks alot!

 

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The TimeUSB 140 AH can be ordered directly from TimeUSB for 239 plus 70 for the preferred charger. Free shipping, very highly rated, excellent warranty coverage and no hassle with returns thru Amazon. Currently having an additional 6% discount spring sale. Has the Bluetooth and a 150 rated bms.