keeping batteries warm

Hey guys,
I picked up a SM 24v and have heard the bitter cold can impact the batteries. I was thinking of a soft bag cooler with hand warmers. What I’m wondering is if that is really necessary; and if others have tried this and if it helps.

Thanks

Sold batteries for years and our reps always told us it’s not the cold that kills a battery it’s the heat from the summer that weakens them but you notice it in the winter when it usually cranks harder. If it’s boat batteries put a good charge in them and they will be fine as long as you had no issues during the summer.

Reed wrote:

I picked up a SM 24v and have heard the bitter cold can impact the batteries.

Strike master addresses this in their product manual. I would suggest following the manufactures instructions. They have a vested interest with you having a satisfying experience when using their product.
https://www.rapala.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-rapala-Site/default/Product-GuidesAndManuals?source=downloads%2fstrikemaster%2f24v%20Battery%20Owner%27s%20Manual%2epdf

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abster71 wrote:

If it’s boat batteries

The op is not asking about boat batteries. He is on the ice fishing forum asking about lithium battery usage for a SM24volt auger.

Gord Pyzer of InFisherman did a test with an Ion auger in 50 below weather and said the battery worked flawlessly all day.

I’ve had a 40V Strikemaster for 3 seasons now and never had an issue with my batteries. I keep them in the truck until I hit the lake, then keep them with me in the shelter once I’m done drilling if it’s really cold. If it’s 20-30 degrees, I leave it on the auger outside the shack and never had issues.

Reed wrote:

Hey guys,
I picked up a SM 24v and have heard the bitter cold can impact the batteries. I was thinking of a soft bag cooler with hand warmers. What I’m wondering is if that is really necessary; and if others have tried this and if it helps.

Thanks

I have a KDrill with a Milwaukee power drill. I always carry an extra battery, but just put it in my bucket. Everything is stored in my traverse and then in the sled. Never have had a problem.

Sylvanboat wrote:

Gord Pyzer of InFisherman did a test with an Ion auger in 50 below weather and said the battery worked flawlessly all day.

He probably got the Ion free because of who he is. A buddy has the same auger and on LOW 2 winters ago in -30 temps he was able to drill 8 holes all day. It took about 30 minutes to drill the last two holes because it would stop after each revolution. “Worked flawlessly all day”? Ha!
Put the batteries in a soft sided cooler and keep them in your heated shack. If possible store them near the top of the shelter as thats where heat gathers the most.

I keep my dewalt batteries in a $10 soft side lunch cooler. Never had a problem and the SS cooler helps protect them from banging around the sled or bucket.

I’ve never had a Milwaukee battery not work due to cold and never take precautions for them other than having a spare with. I’d say -15 or so is the coldest they’ve been subject to. Anything colder than that and I’m not going to be fishing.