Engel

  • Red Eye
    Posts: 953
    July 30, 2022 at 8:06 am #2138444

    I had very terrible luck with the original Engel aerator pumps. They were very cheaply made. Bad switchs, bad power ports, bad cords, loud and bad motors.

    It was very hard to spend $50 on the new rechargeable Engel pump but I gave it a try. They definitely stepped it up with this pump. Very well built. It is very quiet, sometimes you have to check to make sure it is still running. It has heavier cords for charging and for running off of 12v power in the boat. Was able to run on high for a 10hr day keeping shinners while just running on the rechargeable battery. Only 1 season on it so far but would definitely recommend this pump so far.

    fishingstar
    central mn / starlake
    Posts: 458
    July 30, 2022 at 8:33 am #2138448

    I bought one of these last winter. Don’t waist you money charge only lasted 6 hours give or take a hour. Thought it would work good for a weekend of fishing. but it’s plugged in most of the weekend.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    July 30, 2022 at 8:30 pm #2138525
    Red Eye wrote:

    I had very terrible luck with the original Engel aerator pumps. They were very cheaply made. Bad switchs, bad power ports, bad cords, loud and bad motors.

    It was very hard to spend $50 on the new rechargeable Engel pump but I gave it a try. They definitely stepped it up with this pump. Very well built. It is very quiet, sometimes you have to check to make sure it is still running. It has heavier cords for charging and for running off of 12v power in the boat. Was able to run on high for a 10hr day keeping shinners while just running on the rechargeable battery. Only 1 season on it so far but would definitely recommend this pump so far.

    Do you know the item # ar any other info that would point me to the same product that you purchased?

    Green hornet
    Posts: 23
    July 31, 2022 at 8:33 am #2138555

    I have 2 clam lithium rechargeable air bubbles. they last all day long .Built to last .. very satisfied after 5 years. Still going strong!!

    Green hornet
    Posts: 23
    July 31, 2022 at 12:02 pm #2138578

    Way better than the engel

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    3rdtryguy
    Central Mn
    Posts: 1519
    July 31, 2022 at 8:43 pm #2138623

    Amazon has a bunch of brands. I got the one that they recommended, Aqua Miracle. About $15-$20, incredible little pump and super quiet.

    Reef W
    Posts: 2818
    August 1, 2022 at 7:46 am #2138658

    Have you gotten it wet yet? I have an Amazon (kedsum, I think skywin is the same thing too) pump with the touchscreen type controls and it freaks out when the screen is wet and can’t be controlled. Wondering if this has the same problem or not.

    JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 18311
    August 1, 2022 at 7:47 am #2138659

    Scheels just had it on sale last week for $42

    Red Eye
    Posts: 953
    August 1, 2022 at 9:51 am #2138717

    Have fished through rain and the fact that I have a tiller boat should be enough said on weather it’s gotten wet.

    Umy
    South Metro
    Posts: 1960
    August 1, 2022 at 10:05 am #2138720

    I bought the Frabill pump instead. $24 Waaaaaaaaaaay quieter than the original Engel from 2 years ago.
    Runs at least 10-12 hours on 2 d batteries

    Reef W
    Posts: 2818
    August 1, 2022 at 10:06 am #2138721
    Red Eye wrote:

    Have fished through rain and the fact that I have a tiller boat should be enough said on weather it’s gotten wet.

    Good to know, thanks!

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    August 1, 2022 at 11:03 pm #2138904

    Thanks, Red Eye!

    gregory
    Red wing,mn
    Posts: 1628
    August 2, 2022 at 9:05 am #2138939
    Green hornet wrote:

    I have 2 clam lithium rechargeable air bubbles. they last all day long .Built to last .. very satisfied after 5 years. Still going strong!!

    X3

    3rdtryguy
    Central Mn
    Posts: 1519
    August 2, 2022 at 11:40 am #2138998

    I forgot extra batteries last year on Leech and went to 6 or 7 stores, all out of D’s. Finally found cheapies at a Dollar store.

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