Battery question

[KDAVID1]

does it hurt the battery to run say a bubbler plugged into the 12v plug with the battery hooked to a trickle charger?

[Crappie Stalker]

I'm surely not an expert, But I would guess it would be o.k. I would let the battery take a full charge first though. I would think it would be like listening to your radio as you run down the road and the alternator keeping the battery charged. Most of those bubblers have a very low amp draw.

[BigRiverMarine]

I do that all the time at tournaments to keep my minnows alive in a big cooler. A 5 amp per bank charger will run the bubbler and completely charge the battery overnight.

[feeshrman]

I've done it lots of times and never had any problems.

[KDAVID1]

Thanks guys--was always wondering about that--not sure where I got it from but always thought running the battery much with the charger to it wasn't good.
This helps alot.

[BigRiverMarine]

The bubbler only draws an amp or two of current. Not enough to put a dent in a good Onboard charger.

[KDAVID1]

cool

[Shine Runner]

If you decide to not run it while charging, Walmart has a AC small pump for about $7 in the aquarium section. That's what I was using before I added the 12v double bubble to the boat. I still use a 3 way added to my extension cord while charging batteries. I plug the AC pump to one of the other outlets and a clamp on work light to the 3rd outlet so I can work on stuff at night. Just an idea......

[ATM]

My bubbler is 3/10 amp. Let her run.

[KDAVID1]

well it's final--won't worry about it--will hook er up and let her bump