Battery life for Stereo on Highsider

Discussion in 'Power it up with Electronics' started by AfterHours2, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. Oct 31, 2011 #1
    AfterHours2

    AfterHours2 Stripper in my own Mind!

    2,544
    133
    918
    I plan on adding a small stereo setup to my highsider and I have no means of charging a battery with my outboard. My main question is how long would a small to medium sized battery last running this for a few hours a trip last. Of course I would be removing for recharge when I get home but just do not want to go through the hassle of installing everything if it will not run it for a period of atleast 2 hours or so. Thx
     
    AfterHours2, Oct 31, 2011
    AfterHours2, Oct 31, 2011
  3. Oct 31, 2011 #2
    Brett

    Brett > PRO STAFF <

    7,316
    29
    1,903
    Check the fuse rating of the stereo's power supply.
    That would be the absolute maximum draw in amp/hours.
    From that you can figure how long you can power the stereo from your battery's amp/hour rating.
     
    Brett, Oct 31, 2011
    Brett, Oct 31, 2011

  5. Oct 31, 2011 #3
    firecat1981

    firecat1981 BBA Counselor

    5,051
    279
    1,938
    Small as in a head unit and 2 speakers? I remember back in the day we used to have ghetto setups (head unit with a few speakers hooked to a car battery sitting on the floor). On a charge I seem to remember them lasting all day no problem.
     
    firecat1981, Oct 31, 2011
    firecat1981, Oct 31, 2011
  6. Oct 31, 2011 #4
    AfterHours2

    AfterHours2 Stripper in my own Mind!

    2,544
    133
    918
    Yeah nothing too crazy, just a simple head unit with 2 speakers should be sufficient. I'm trying to stuff it all into the center box so the battery would not be a large one. I wonder if I could get away with using a small pwc/motorcycle battery. That would be ideal if possible...
     
    AfterHours2, Oct 31, 2011
    AfterHours2, Oct 31, 2011
Loading...
Similar Threads Forum Date
i Pilot Remote Battery Life Power it up with Electronics Feb 9, 2014
Dead battery Outboard Maintenance Monday at 8:30 AM
Lawn mower battery for cranking outboard. General Discussion Aug 28, 2017
Gheenoe battery mount location? Power it up with Electronics Aug 8, 2017
Battery question? Outboard Maintenance Aug 3, 2017