Marcum: Battery charging and upkeep

  • MattW
    Posts: 10
    January 23, 2013 at 6:18 pm #1304950

    Hey guys, charged my Marcum last friday in anticipation for weekend fishing that never happened. Will be using it this weekend and was wondering what period of time would result in the battery losing charge.

    Im pretty sure ill be good to go Saturday morning given I disconnected the positive terminal and gave the battery a charge a week ago.

    poppy402
    Eagle Point Wisconsin
    Posts: 948
    January 23, 2013 at 6:21 pm #1133903

    You will be fine! I have left mine with all cords hooked up for weeks and i can still get a full day.

    No worries at all imo

    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4304
    January 23, 2013 at 6:30 pm #1133913

    I would just through it on friday night for awhile. Just me

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18602
    January 23, 2013 at 6:40 pm #1133918

    No reason it wont be fine but I would check it since I’m a compulsive planner and double checker.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    January 23, 2013 at 6:45 pm #1133925

    You will be fine, assuming you do not have the DCS system and have the digital battery display hooked up.

    Buy yourself a battery tender junior and just leave it hooked up 24/7/365.

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    January 23, 2013 at 7:08 pm #1133933

    Both my LX-5 with the DCS and the LX-7 stay plugged in unless being used.. plug them in as soon as you get home after fishing and unplug when you go again…

    cat-stevens
    Rochester,MN
    Posts: 449
    January 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm #1133941

    Quote:

    Both my LX-5 with the DCS and the LX-7 stay plugged in unless being used.. plug them in as soon as you get home after fishing and unplug when you go again…

    I’ve heard it’s a good idea to let the battery warm up a bit before charging. I’m no expert but I guess it makes sense…

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    January 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm #1133943

    Absolutely, let the battery warm up to room temp first and quit sweating.

    luckydave
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 215
    January 23, 2013 at 7:37 pm #1133950

    I have purchased battery tenders for all of my batteries where I don’t have a DCS. It really extends their lives and is worth every penny.

    tgruenke
    IGH, MN/Holcombe, WI
    Posts: 587
    January 23, 2013 at 8:41 pm #1133980

    Not to pirate the thread but I was charging my VX1 for my tip last week. There is a think metal sheet that the wires connect to over the battery. That snapped. Does anyone know what they are called or where I can find them?

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3207
    January 23, 2013 at 9:28 pm #1133998

    Piggyback spade terminal.

    Beat you Cliffy!

    MattW
    Posts: 10
    January 24, 2013 at 12:13 am #1134058

    Thanks for all the input guys,

    I will only be fishing half day on saturday as I’ve got my brother’s 30th birthday party later that evening. If im not in too bad shape might go at it again sunday morning.

    I have read both pros/cons about keeping a battery hooked up, but i know it is essential to give it a charge after a prolonged period and occasionally during the softwater season.

    Also I think my brother will be up for sunday to try out the VX-1 he is getting…

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    January 24, 2013 at 12:31 am #1134064

    If your charger has a float there is no con to leaving it hooked up all the time… other than using electricity I guess. It is the best thing you can do for your battery. If your charger does not have a float then do not leave it hooked up.

    MattW
    Posts: 10
    January 24, 2013 at 3:08 am #1134136

    I just have the factory charger, non dcs

    tgruenke
    IGH, MN/Holcombe, WI
    Posts: 587
    January 24, 2013 at 12:26 pm #1134199

    Thanks dandorn

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