Do the 31 series have enough juice to run 4 helix 12 gen4 n start a 250 sho
Do the 31 series have enough juice to run 4 helix 12 gen4 n start a 250 sho
Power draw on a single Helix 12 is 1.75 amps. Since you will be running 4 that is 7 amps total. Assuming Humminbird lists their power draw as amps per hour, the battery you listed has 75 Amp Hours. So you could run ONLY 4 Helix 12 units for 10.714 hours.Originally Posted by jfishin4u
You do have to keep in mind other things running off the same battery such as livewell pumps, a mega 360 or mega live (which will add to the power draw).
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Optimas are the smallest capacity batteries on the market. The 31 has less capacity than the cheapest conventional flooded cell 27.
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You couldn't give me an Optima battery, they are that bad! Get yourself a an x2, you'll never wonder if you have enough power.
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I used the Optima 31s with 3 smaller graphs (998, 2 Helix 9s) for 5 yrs without problems on my last boat but would not recommend them for your setup. When you factor in livewells, larger graphs, and longer fishing hours there are better batteries available. I have switched over to Lithium on my current boat.
Wes
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I wouldn't waste money on an Optima, a Group 31 Duracell AGM is a far better deal.
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