The Benefits Of Using Lithium Batteries For Ice Fishing
Deep cycle lithium batteries have had a large impact on ice fishing, offering anglers the ability to fish for much longer and with greater accuracy. While lead-acid was the battery of choice in the past, it came with a variety of downsides like inefficiency when used in the cold for extended periods of time, and heavy weight. Lithium-ion batteries provide all the same benefits and more that traditional batteries offer ice fishing enthusiasts without the significant downsides that often come with lead-acid batteries. Below we cover the ways in which lithium batteries can enable you to ice fish for longer with less stress.
Ice fishing naturally involves very cold temperatures, but cold temperatures can be a problem when it comes to battery life. Once temperatures start to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, there is a noticeable decrease in the usability and efficiency of traditional lead-acid batteries. For example, in these colder temperatures, lead-acid batteries provide only 70 to 80 percent of their rating, or nameplate, capacity. Lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4), on the other hand, provide 95 to 98 percent of their rated capacity, even in the coldest temperatures. As a result, your lithium-ion batteries will last you for longer periods of time without having to be recharged compared to lead-acid batteries, giving you more time to fish.
When ice fishing, the last thing you want is for batteries that are used to power a variety of tools to have their energy depleted unnecessarily due to cold weather conditions. Lithium-ion batteries last nearly three to five times as long as lead-acid batteries and therefore perform far better in cold temperatures that tend to draw more energy from batteries. A major reason for this is that lithium-ion batteries warm up when used, which helps to lessen the resistance in the battery, simultaneously increasing its voltage.
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