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    After a lot of research and conversations with friends and several Garmin dealers we bought livescope. I got a 1222 chart plotter for the screen because we already did the mapping and scanning with the unit on the console. Again, after talking with 5 different Garmin dealers - 4 of them recommended to put the black box on a separate battery. Also, I had multiple reliable recommendations to use the 18v 12 amp hour milkaukee batteries as the higher voltage would provide better pictures. I know that some on here would disagree so don't shoot the messenger. After the first couple of outings fishing at least 8 hours I still had 17.1v showing on the screen. I have included pictures of my battery set up and some of the pictures of the fish from the first 2 LS outings.Name:  20201123_092631.jpg
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    Looks good Richard! I know you didn't need livescope to fill a livewell though. Congratulations, it changes everything you thought you knew about crappie.


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    Well done!

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    How many aH batteries??? Thanks

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    After a lot of research and conversations with friends and several Garmin dealers we bought livescope. I got a 1222 chart plotter for the screen because we already did the mapping and scanning with the unit on the console. Again, after talking with 5 different Garmin dealers - 4 of them recommended to put the black box on a separate battery. Also, I had multiple reliable recommendations to use the 18v 12 amp hour milkaukee batteries as the higher voltage would provide better pictures. I know that some on here would disagree so don't shoot the messenger. After the first couple of outings fishing at least 8 hours I still had 17.1v showing on the screen. I have included pictures of my battery set up and some of the pictures of the fish from the first 2 LS outings.Name:  20201123_092631.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by LadyBear View Post
    How many aH batteries??? Thanks
    The black box is using a 12ah and the other one is a 8ah.

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    Milwalkee batteries cost too much per amp hour and requires you to buy adapter . I use a Lithium battery with 32 Amp Hours . It runs livescope 12'' screen and black box . mine ran almost 16 hours on one charge . i got it for 250 with charger and never drops below 12 volts . Charges to 16.8 volts . Even Garmin says higher voltage don't make it work better but low voltage not good .Like the light weight battery only 4.8 lbs . and no adapter needed


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    [QUOTE=NIMROD;4076440]Milwalkee batteries cost too much per amp hour and requires you to buy adapter . I use a Lithium battery with 32 Amp Hours . It runs livescope 12'' screen and black box . mine ran almost 16 hours on one charge . i got it for 250 with charger and never drops below 12 volts . Charges to 16.8 volts . Even Garmin says higher voltage don't make it work better but low voltage not good .Like the light weight battery only 4.8 lbs . and no adapter needed


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    I know you will put it to good use. I really like mine.
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    Everyone sets theirs up to suit themselves. That's the beauty of it. I've got a dedicated 29 series battery that runs my unit and my box. 3-4 days of run time
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    Congratulations, nice box shots!!
    I also have the 1222 touch.
    I have learned a lot with livescope.


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