I contacted Strike Master and they have discontinued selling the lithium Ice Force battery.

I do have the Electra 12000 and I can only drill about 3 holes with a SLA battery, when very cold, and 30″+ of ice. If the temps are above 20+ degrees and ice is under 24″, then I can drill about 20 holes.

I am wondering if those that have the lithium battery are getting more holes at the colder or warmer temps and at what ice thickness.

I own a StrikeMaster Electra 12000. It is good in 2 feet of ice or less for about 30 holes. When drilling 2 to 3 feet of ice, you don’t get as many holes. StrikeMaster now sells a lithium battery for it which is supposed to last longer but it costs $150 whereas the SLA batteries are $20.

Yes you can! I contacted the DNR at 651-296-6157 and asked the “expert.” Giddy up!