New Battery Eliminator and some pics.

[Cane Pole]

This ain't no fake clock.

Couldn't find a D cell eliminator, so I am making my own. D cells are getting expensive and don't last long. I will have about 5 American Dollas invested in the eliminator. I coulda wired the circuit directly in the unit, but then I would have to wag a 12v battery around when we bank fish.

All the pvc carving is with my trusted dremel. Will finish up this prototype later.

Ima going fishing for a week or so. Billbob is coming for a little R n R. We both need it. Hard work runs a soul down. Need a recharge.

[Slab]

Coulda spent all that time you were working that dremel fishing instead! I call the above photo collage "smart geezer with time"! lol - good job Cane Pole, your projects always amaze.

[Cane Pole]

My minner bucket will only hols a six pack + 1. Not much room for bottled water.

[RMGeorge]

"I don't get it Big Dan."
What is this gadget and how does it eliminate the battery?

[Tracker123]

Very good Cane Pole.

[Cane Pole]

"I don't get it Big Dan."
What is this gadget and how does it eliminate the battery?

Do you see a battery? I haven't finished yet. Each end of the pvc will have a small fender washer (and screw head) and wires attached to the washers via screw terminals. I haven't wired the 12v power adapter yet. The circuit is a variable dc/dc converter.

Plug into 12v, get out 1.5v @ 2A. The pump motor only requires 200ma max. This circuit can replace single or dual D battery installed in aerator pumps.

Remove circuit, plug in D cell. There are many ways to do this arrangement.

[Barnacle Bill]

I did something similar years ago with a Frabill minnow bucket but no where near as fancy. After I found a better quality air pump I replaced the junk Frabill used then I ripped off a 12V adaptor from one of my granddaughters toys and wired it in. Just plug it in a 12v outlet and off you go. No more "D" cells to die in the middle of a trip.

[Special K]

I strongly recommend that you don't carry this around in public places... or ever try to tote this through airport security.

[Cane Pole]

I strongly recommend that you don't carry this around in public places... or ever try to tote this through airport security.

But, but itza clock!

[wicklundrh]

Cane Pole. When you get this all finished up, can you put a parts list out there and where you got em? I am very interested in this one.

Great Idea!