Battery used for power during the hunt.
09-17-2016, 04:29 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 2
Battery used for power during the hunt.
Hi everyone,
I have a pretty specific question and was hoping you guys could help me.
Next week I will be heading out on a 3 week trip to hunt moose.
I bought a new gadget this year that is called a scent diffuser. Basically it's the same thing as a regular oil diffuser for your home but has been retrofited to be powered by a 12v power source and is ultrasonic so it doesn't warm the liquid(doesn't modify the scent profile).
I am planning to put some Cow urine with mixed in pheromones and have it diffuse all day long, then charge whatever power source I use at night back at the cottage.
The problem I have is choosing the power source. I have to buy what is readily available here since I am leaving in a couple of days so it basically limits me to what can be found at a local hardware store.
The source needs to be 12 v and at least provide 1A of power.
I have been looking at Noco Genius Boosters since they can provide a 12 V output and at 16 000 Joules it would run my machine for 20 hours before needing a recharge(16000joules/12Watts*60seconds)... but they are crazy expensive, we are talking about 300$ here.
The reason I wanted a lithium Ion solution is that they do not vent during discharge. I am scared that if the moose smells the battery gasses/fumes it will get spooked. I want this contraption to attract them in the area but if they smell lead battery gases and get spooked it kind of defeats the purpose.
Someone I know suggested a gel battery but even those have venting.
Lead acid batterie would be great cause it could power the device all day long with ease and I could put a portable solar panel on it to keep it charged up and ready for the next day. Do you think venting would scare of game, or does it not bother them?
What do you guys think/generally use?
I have a pretty specific question and was hoping you guys could help me.
Next week I will be heading out on a 3 week trip to hunt moose.
I bought a new gadget this year that is called a scent diffuser. Basically it's the same thing as a regular oil diffuser for your home but has been retrofited to be powered by a 12v power source and is ultrasonic so it doesn't warm the liquid(doesn't modify the scent profile).
I am planning to put some Cow urine with mixed in pheromones and have it diffuse all day long, then charge whatever power source I use at night back at the cottage.
The problem I have is choosing the power source. I have to buy what is readily available here since I am leaving in a couple of days so it basically limits me to what can be found at a local hardware store.
The source needs to be 12 v and at least provide 1A of power.
I have been looking at Noco Genius Boosters since they can provide a 12 V output and at 16 000 Joules it would run my machine for 20 hours before needing a recharge(16000joules/12Watts*60seconds)... but they are crazy expensive, we are talking about 300$ here.
The reason I wanted a lithium Ion solution is that they do not vent during discharge. I am scared that if the moose smells the battery gasses/fumes it will get spooked. I want this contraption to attract them in the area but if they smell lead battery gases and get spooked it kind of defeats the purpose.
Someone I know suggested a gel battery but even those have venting.
Lead acid batterie would be great cause it could power the device all day long with ease and I could put a portable solar panel on it to keep it charged up and ready for the next day. Do you think venting would scare of game, or does it not bother them?
What do you guys think/generally use?
09-17-2016, 04:58 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Darien, IL
Posts: 6,744
Could you run a couple 6 volt batteries in series giving 12 volts and same Ah of each individual battery?
I found Duracell 6-volt coil-spring terminal lantern batteries with 13 Ah online at batteryjunction.com for $6.95 each. (http://www.batteryjunction.com/duracell-v6.html) They also have the larger screw terminal Duracell 6-volt lantern batteries with 27 Ah for $14.95. (http://www.batteryjunction.com/duracell-mn918-6v.html) They’re sealed so scent shouldn’t be there. I know the smaller 6-volt lantern batteries are just filled with AA batteries.
I found Duracell 6-volt coil-spring terminal lantern batteries with 13 Ah online at batteryjunction.com for $6.95 each. (http://www.batteryjunction.com/duracell-v6.html) They also have the larger screw terminal Duracell 6-volt lantern batteries with 27 Ah for $14.95. (http://www.batteryjunction.com/duracell-mn918-6v.html) They’re sealed so scent shouldn’t be there. I know the smaller 6-volt lantern batteries are just filled with AA batteries.
09-17-2016, 06:31 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Germany/Calif.
Posts: 2,664
Most auto parts stores and the big retailers have what they call power supplies and Battery jumper. I keep one to run my 2 way radio and sometimes lights when camping. You can recharge from a wall outlet AC or an automobile DC.
Usually under a hundred bucks. I got mine for around $60. Have seen them for $160, high end.
https://www.amazon.com/Wagan-300-Amp...battery+jumper
Usually under a hundred bucks. I got mine for around $60. Have seen them for $160, high end.
https://www.amazon.com/Wagan-300-Amp...battery+jumper
09-18-2016, 04:16 PM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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