mike rousseau Posted March 6, 2014 Report Posted March 6, 2014 I was wondering if anyone knows of a big chain (walmart... Can tire... Home Depot...etc...) that generally sells 12v batteries for a portable sonar pack... Or Another store I should try... I know this has been brought up before... I just can't find the thread....
mike rousseau Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) LeBaron has them,I'm looking for a store that most cities have....Closest Lebaron is 1 hour.... Can tire has em for $40... I just thought that's a lot... they're online for $20... Edited March 6, 2014 by Mike Rousseau
Cosmos Posted March 6, 2014 Report Posted March 6, 2014 any computer stores - ask for battery for ups. They are same size and voltage.
aplumma Posted March 6, 2014 Report Posted March 6, 2014 Mike Home Depot has them for alarm systems in the area where they sell lighting and emergency lighting batteries. Qualified: with that is in the USA. Art
adempsey Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Sail, Le Baron, Princess Auto, Total Battery. Probably at a bunch of electronic stores too. My last one i picked up from Radioworld. Online too - Batterybuyer.com. I'd also recommend getting a 9Ah instead of the typical 7Ah if you want more use time. Alternatively you can use 8 AA's or D's, but they are only useful if your sonar doesn't require a lot of juice. Edited March 7, 2014 by FishLogic
Fisherpete Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 The good thing about the Humminbird brand battery at LeBaron is that it is a gel cell, and also the charger is included... I'm guessing you probably already have one though. As others have mentioned, get a 9aH instead of a 7Ah if you can... depending on the power draw of your unit, it may be key to fishing a full day. Have you tried asking at Canadian Tire if they will price match? Pete
SirCranksalot Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 any computer stores - ask for battery for ups. They are same size and voltage. I'll be looking for a battery soon too. Glad to see this thread. What's a 'ups' or is that a typo? thx
Cosmos Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 I'll be looking for a battery soon too. Glad to see this thread. What's a 'ups' or is that a typo? thx backup power supply. Like this: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_437&item_id=010695
Fish Farmer Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Acme Battery in Hamilton. 475 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton ON L8H 5Y4 (905) 545-3053 Edited March 7, 2014 by Fish Farmer
BillM Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 Acme Battery in Hamilton. 475 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton ON L8H 5Y4 (905) 545-3053 Probably a bit of the drive for the OP
kuhaman Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 I'll be looking for a battery soon too. Glad to see this thread. What's a 'ups' or is that a typo? thx ups= uninterruptible power supply
SirCranksalot Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 Thx kuha and Costa for clearing that up. Is the one shown on the link a better quality than at CT? The price is similar.
mike rousseau Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks everyone... Gunna check some stores today....
DanD Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 If there is an Interstate battery close to you give them a try. I've been using one of their sealed emergency lighting batteries for a couple of years now. The battery fits inside the case of the finder and I can go three or four days without having to charge the thing. I think I paid something around $25.00 for it. Dan.
Freshtrax Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 Any electrical supply company, Ask for emergency lighting backup battery.
irishfield Posted March 7, 2014 Report Posted March 7, 2014 Keep moving... Shouldn't be paying more than $40 tops. Go to your local alarm company if you have no better options.. they'll get you for $60
mike rousseau Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Posted March 7, 2014 Electric wheelchair place... $65 Local lighting and electrical store... $35-SOLD
Fisherman Posted March 8, 2014 Report Posted March 8, 2014 If you look hard, you'll most likely find that about 90 percent of the batteries are rebranded and made west of BC. Humminbird doesn't make batteries.
fishnsled Posted March 9, 2014 Report Posted March 9, 2014 I was at Princess Auto today and saw them for $20 if anyone else is looking. 9A as well.
Canuck Posted March 9, 2014 Report Posted March 9, 2014 i bought a sealed AGM from Sayal Electronics in Burlington. I think its a backup for a security system. Works great and does not have to be right side up. It fits in my portable Eagle's case so its great. i don't know the amp hrs though.
Sinker Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Electrical supply shop. Any more than $25 your getting ripped off.
porkpie Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 I was at Princess Auto today and saw them for $20 if anyone else is looking. 9A as well. Got mine there!!
irishfield Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Just be careful buying at PA that you're not getting an old surplus or second hand battery. That's what they use to sell in their earlier days in Barrie.... .batteries from stripped out back up units.
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