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5) Leoch DJW12-5.4
Price — 1 200 rubles
Opens top best 12 volt sonar batteries model DJW12-5.4 from the Chinese company Leoch with a compact battery. According to the manufacturer, the service life of the device — more than five years during its operation for IBP, alarms. But keep in mind that working with deep discharges of an echo sounder Withreduces service life to 250 cycles. This battery is considered compact due to its small size and weight of 1.6 kg.
When working during the day with Lowrance's Mark 5x DSI sonar, the charge is enough for 40 hours of continuous operation, but when using the device at night, due to the backlight, the charge will last for a little more than a day.
Users in their reviews consider this battery the best option for working with non-power-intensive devices.
4) Ventura GP 12-7
Price — 1 150 rubles
The next in the ranking is the most optimal battery model in terms of price / quality ratio — this is the Ventura GP 12-7, which is also made in China. The service life of the device certified by the manufacturer, like the previous one, is 200-250 cycles / about 5 years of fishing with a frequency of once a week.
Batterye no need for any maintenance at all, it is quite enough to charge the battery on time. Due to the fact that the electrolyte is completely absorbed by the fiberglass separator, the battery can be operated in any position.
This model has a wide range of applications, one of which is serving as a source for an echo sounder. The device can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees, which allows you to use it during winter fishing.
After reviewing user reviews in detail, we did not find significant disadvantages of the model.
3) CSB GP1272 F2
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Price — 1 400 rubles
Top three in ranking of the best sonar batteries opens CSB GP1272 F2. This model is extremely popular in the CIS market because of its quality and low price. The company that designed the battery is located in the US, but it assemblesXia batteries in China and Vietnam. In the reviews, users mention that products from China may be worse than Vietnamese, so I adviset pabout the possibilityand bhost the second. The proven service life is slightly more than 5 years (250 cycles). The battery is capable of continuous operation for about 30 hours with the Lowrance sonar connected to it, which is more than enough for fishing.
One of the features of the device is its design. It is completely sealed and maintenance free. The electrolyte is in a bound state between the plates, so the model can work in any position, What does not affect the quality of its work.
2) Fiamm FG20121A
Price — 1 100 rubles
In second place is a device from an Italian manufacturer — Fiamm FG20121A, which is produced directly in Italy. The device is designed to work with devices that have a low discharge current. The battery case is maintenance-free and sealed. And thanks to the special AGM system, the battery can be operated in any position. This without sayingetsya on working capacity, which is an advantage in fishing conditions.
The stated service life is 5 years or more. Like any battery, the Fiamm FG20121A must not be left discharged, and the device must be recharged after a long period of inactivity. The point is losses due to stray currents, in some batteries they can be 0.1% of the total charge per day. The battery capacity is enough for normal fishing.
In reviews, users call this model the most reliable and proven
1) Delta HR 12-12
Price — 2 500 rubles
The best battery for a 12 volt fish finder is the Delta HR 12-12 model. Mainoh distinguishe this device — its capacity, which is enough for 30 hours of continuous work with the Garmin Striker echo sounder. Due to the good return, the battery has a long operating time. Due to the lead plates, the weight of the device is impressive — 3.9 kg. The design is not serviced, and the body is completely sealed, which ensures safe operation.
Life time — over 5 years. Thanks to the AGM system, the battery can be used in any position without loss of performance. Self-discharge of the device per month — up to 3% of the total capacity. It is enough to recharge once every six months if the device is inactive. The battery can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees.
