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Does anyone know of an off the shelf timer that can be installed to control the time the live well pump is on???
I want a control that will cycle the pump on about every five min, for two or three min.
Also would like to have an LED placed next to the livewell switch to indicate that the "SWITCH" is turned on.
Cabelas or bps has the timer and the lighted acc switch, they used to carry the switch anyway if they dont have it let me know and I will sell you one and it also has a pop-out fuse that goes with it.
most timers and BPS and Cabelas will allow you to run the water for 1 min or so on a cycle of every 2, 4 or 6 mins. So if you have it set to 6mins for example. Every 6 mins it will kick on and run for 1 min or so. Does this help? AS for led lights, if they are not on the switch panel itself that you buy for your timer, you can get some 12V LED lights at radio shack in a small housing for about $3 each.
That is what I was wqnting to get to install.Quote:
Originally Posted by sac-a-lait
I just checked Radio shack web site, but I did not find the 12 V leds. I will have to visit the local store and check it out.
THANKS both for the input.
flycaster
The ones I have are round and one end of the knob is lighted and with the same type fuse.
sounds like brush has what you might want. Is it a 2-4-6 timer brush? Can you post a pic. Others might want it if he doesn't.
There is no such thing as a 12 volt LED.Quote:
Originally Posted by flycaster
well i bought some LED lights that were rated for 12Volts...That had them in lower volts too...Maybe Radioshack just labels them that way for the common folk.
The two that I have are way better than the ones you can buy at BP or Cabelas. Here is a link: Livewell Timer They are a little pricey but you can set the on/off times to what ever you want and it monitors your batteries charge and will shut itself off if the battery starts to run low. It is also solid state and waterproof. I did a lot of research on these over the winter to make sure I installed good ones. Hope that helps. I just installed 2 in a old bass tracker II that I modified this winter.
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Originally Posted by sac-a-lait
There is no such thing as a 12v led even for common folks.
Tom you know I,m not smart enough to question you but what are those LED lights I put on my boat trailer ??[something changes from 12 vts after the plug on the truck]???Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
LED's are semiconductor devices, not light bulbs. They are low current devices. If you hooked any LED across 12v without a current limit circuit, the LED would be destroyed.
LED's are rated in current not voltage. A LED can operate at just about any voltage (ac/dc) with proper current limits, usually a resistor.
I'm just providing some awareness of technology and terminology for the less fortunate.
Light Emitting Diodes
Count me as one of the less fortunate--:):):)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
LED strips for making you own underwater lighting. Made for 12v operation too.;)
Super Bright LEDs - Flexible Light Bars and Strips
We use them all the time! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
CML Innovative Technologies - 19012251 - Indicators, Panel Mount - Optoelectronics & Lighting - Allied Electronics
There is a current limit in the socket. Leds will not run directly on 12v. Trust me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
try this.
HowStuffWorks "Diodes"
I know how they work, got my little AS degree in Electronics back in the mid 80's :D but this is what most are talking about. :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Didn't mean to get you worked up there :p
I know. I am being complicated to keep Frank confused.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe
He's not the only one who's confused:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
To I apprecciate you callin me less fortunate instead of stupid--:):):)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
This is the one I use...
Automatic Aerator Control
12 years and replaced only 1 fuse in it....
I think it has a built in "ON" light...if I remember correctly...
This is what I ended up ordering. Looking at the large selection of timers that are on the market, I decided not to change the looks of my dash. This timer will install behind the dash and has adjustments for changing the different cycles. Thank all for your suggestions.:):)Quote:
Originally Posted by SHFISHIN
SPECIAL THANKS to Canepole for the lively discussion about the "12V LEDS"
flycaster
I can post a photo in a couple of days that should give me enough time to figure out how to do it. If you need a quick look you can go to pheonix boats under their detail gallery. I also have the boat buckle retractable rod straps available if someone needs some.