Garmin Striker 4...Which Battery and How Long?

[@djjstylz]

All you have to do is look at the current draw on the unit, it's listed in the specs. You can do this with any unit. I think the striker 4 is .180ah. Divide your lithium battery's AH rating by .18 and that will tell you how long it will run.

[@1Cast1Fish]

That would give you about 55 hours on my 10 amp hour battery...but that would be 100% drained. You do not want to drain them 100%.

[@raducrv1]

producer will specify max current in the specs. for example, on my lowrance elite fs9 it is specified 2A, but when i measured it, only with the sonar function it was around 0.3 A, huge difference. So in the end, as usual, it depends :))

[@ReiMonCoH]

Ok... but it’s going to draw a lot more if you’re running the transducer and activity using it. But I imagine if it can statically last for 33 hours on a 10ah then it can probably manage an 8-10 hour day with a 5ah

[@1Cast1Fish]

5 will definitely last a long while and get your through the day. I did have transducer active for this test, so it made it as realistic as I could given the circumstances. I was shocked how long it lasted, it still had juice left, I just set 10V as my limit.

[@jeansandmyshirt]

​@@1Cast1Fish how is it 'realistic'? I don't see it in the water with screen on and it working showing depth, fish, depth etc.

[@ETuss713]

@@jeansandmyshirt just because he doesnt have the screen showing the sounding doesnt mean it isnt.

[@alexgoldsmith1431]

listen, I have been using this fish finder for years ice fishing and kayak fishing, fresh and salt water. My $20 12V 7AH lead acid battery lasts at least 12 hours. Eventually they get corroded or loose their capacity. I fish alot and i have had my current battery for 2 years and it lasted running almost constantly for 12+ hours in 10-20F air temps today. And it will probably be due for replacement soon. I dont think you can justify the high cost of using a lithium battery for this...they dont weigh that much... not sure if it is different for boats and whatnot. Just my 2 cents

[@1Cast1Fish]

I guess it depends on the persons needs and budget...all battery options will work...you just have to decide what works for you.

[@punasurf4697]

So glad to hear this. The only battery available for me quick was a 12v, 4.5 ah lead acid. I only go out for 4-6 hours max before it gets too hot. Sounds like I'll be okay. First run tomorrow.

[@alexgoldsmith1431]

Garmin striker 4 pulls .23 Amp to 1 Amp max For 4.5 Ah battery should run between 4.5 and 18 hrs, probably closer to 12 hrs

[@punasurf4697]

@@alexgoldsmith1431 Awesome info! Thank you.

[@chadjohnson7127]

Would have been better to see a side-by-side comparison with the led acid battery

[@1Cast1Fish]

I know, plus the audio sucks...its really a poor video IMO...I plan on redoing it this year sometime now that I have better gear

[@anonimous596]

jus curious was that test with the sonar etc fully running? - normal current draw? what size of battery is needed for a day or two on the water? say 6 hrs a day more or less.

[@1Cast1Fish]

The 10ah is a great battery for multi day outings. The Garmin Striker 4 is avg. current draw of about .23A, with max of 1.0A. The Vivid is avg. current draw of .40A with a max of 1.5A

[@anonimous596]

@@1Cast1Fish thanks! i got the yak attack one (10 amp hrs) with charger and bag because i had NO idea how much id need looks like way overkill and pretty pricey at $129 but i guess ill only need to charge it every few trips and maybe ill add usb poets or running lights some day. what im actually worried about is ill have to unplug the transducer and power cables every time for storage outside (upside down on a wood frame under two tarps- just no room at all in the garage) - will all that plugging and unplugging cause a problem?

[@1Cast1Fish]

No just be carful with the pins and I recommend some dielectric grease at the Connections...it helps make them slide together easier and keeps corrosion and moisture out. The 10 Ah is great for charging your phone as well while out. I run a camera, charge a phone and use the fish finder without issue.

[@PudgyPastures]

I just ordered a Striker plus 4. I already had a Nocqua 4.4 mah. Would ou happen to have a rough idea on how long that would last out on the water? If' I got half, or just under half, the time you showed in this video that wouldl be great!

[@1Cast1Fish]

I would expect just under half of what I got with the 10Ah

[@jplee3]

How does this test stack up to real-world usage? Do you roughly get the same amount of time out of it when actively using the unit? I realize that's probably a harder test to benchmark but just curious how real-world use would impact the battery life and such...

[@1Cast1Fish]

I have used it for 6+ hours of fishing and have had the same results....I did have the transducer hooked up and actively pinging for this test, so it should be fairly accurate

[@almighty3372]

that time recorded was without the transducer, right?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I had it all, just not the best video IMO looking back on it...I plan on doing this one over with some better video at some point. Bottom line is that it lasts a good amount of time :)

[@almighty3372]

@@1Cast1Fish I am just curious to know how long my new 7Ah battery will last in real action. I have not used it in long time fishing yet so I do not know.

[@1Cast1Fish]

My 10ahr last all day for a few trips...so yours should easily get you through a day depending on your setup.

[@travelguy1564]

With a step down voltage regulator, I'm gonna use a cordless drill 20 volt Lithium Ion battery with my Striker 4. I have 6 drill batteries so I can just swap one out after a day or two. Step down DC voltage regulators cost $1.50 each on Ebay - pretty cheap!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Sounds very ambitious ...you gotta reply back here to let me know how it works

[@rbarnes777]

My striker was still running and displaying 8.4v and still no battery low warning. Using 8 D battery pack in very cold temps ice fishing.

[@1Cast1Fish]

There is a setting in the menu for setting a low voltage alarm, also the fish finder will continue to run, just with to low a voltage damage can occur to the unit.

[@azentioced9]

it would not of lasted all that time if it had been on a boat and working ? so what was the point in that test? i am going to use two yusa small batterys charging from the out board two joined together to make 12 volt last for ever

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome plan, good luck

[@armycopter]

I just bought a Garmin Striker 4 in preparation for a multi day river kayak camping trip. I know your battery lasted 33 hours in the house but do you think it would last that long hooked to transducer, receiving GPS, and with the display on for three full days? (Day only, not running at night) Thank you.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Don't hate me if I am wrong...lol But honestly I do believe it will...I have ran mine for many days in a row on trips without issue...the biggest draw on battery is the screen brightness, so turn it down and it should definitely last you for 3 or more fishing days.

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Excuse me was your test done with an active transducer in water working? If not that life may not be a real expectation of runtime...

[@1Cast1Fish]

Transducer was attached

[@johndavid3114]

How did you show the voltage on the striker?

[@1Cast1Fish]

You can customize your readouts (numbers on the screen) in the menu. One option is the voltage readout.

[@rwdtk000000]

How do you get to the screen that shows you the device voltage? Thanks for the video

[@1Cast1Fish]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTOnH-Bj5mJmtE check out the numbers screen...thats how I did it for this video

[@rwdtk000000]

@@1Cast1Fish Perfect. Thank you sir. Thanks for the helpful videos.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Your welcome, good luck fishing

[@HansRiveraCreations]

how many amps does the garmin striker 4 system draw?

[@1Cast1Fish]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3aUaJ2YgJVmqas

[@TheScalicis]

Nice!! Love that you showed the chart. Very helpful information! Definitely narrows it down!

[@fisheyeguy]

Well I think this is somewhat good information it’s a little misleading. You are only running the screen, not the transducer, or GPS, which will greatly shorten the length of time that the battery will run the fishfinder.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I did have everything hooked up for this test, but definitely need to redo the video...its old and the quality is horrible...lol

[@CookingwithKirby]

Good info, I just bought one. Trying to learn everything I need to know. Thanks for sharing brotha.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Kirby's FishNGrill glad it helped

[@ThisTall]

So could I hook my Striker 4 up to one of my 12ah Milwaukee 18v batteries?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I have heard of people using power tool batteries, but I have never seen it in person to speak with any real knowledge on the subject.

[@raknin]

Does the garmin striker 4 plus will work with lithium 11.2v hobby battery?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I use a Nocqua Lithium Battery with no problems

[@raknin]

@@1Cast1Fish is battery of 11v of 2.2Ahr will be enough?

[@1Cast1Fish]

@@raknin I would be a bit worried with the 11.2V only, the fish finder is designed to run above 10V, so 11.2V does not leave much room as it drains, especially with only 2.2ah. I would look for a 12V battery, this will help better protect the fish finder from low voltage.

[@SilverShadow2LWB]

Just so that you understand the chemistry of your lithium iron phosphate battery, 10 volts is the absolute minimum voltage you want to take it down to. You will start decreasing the battery life by doing this on a regular basis. All the various lithium chemistrys to not like to be discharged regularly to below 20% capacity nor do they like to be charged to more than 90% full charge. You can prolong the life and the total number of charging cycles by not overworking your battery. They also do not like to be fast charged. An overnight slow charge is healthy for them. I would not recommend that you take SLA batteries down lower than 40% charge or else suffer a decreased life of the battery.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Very good info thanks for sharing....I am by no means a battery expert.

[@GreenJamSkater]

When I first get my battery how long does first charge need to be ...always heard the saying first charge set the charges down line

[@1Cast1Fish]

I charged it up he day before fishing and then let it sit till I fish again then charge it the day before again. A day of fishing does not bring this battery below 50% so I just let it sit partially discharged until I want to fish again.

[@keithmahler4236]

How many hours did the acid one last ?

[@1Cast1Fish]

10 Ah is 10Ah no matter the type, though the lithium does last a bit longer as it's discharge cycle is a bit different.

[@saylor150]

I like the test results but was the power draw lessened because the fish finder was not actually charting?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Possibly it could be slightly less, but the graph was recording the whole time, even tough the track was stationary, so I would guess it to be very minimal if any

[@bottomrung5777]

Luv ya! Great tips from you ALWAYS....but....Ice fishing is what many of us will use it for. Stick the Striker and the battery in the top freezer in the fridge and run it there. I know lithium batteries hate the cold more than lead ones so how much time till 10 volts in the freezer is very important to know for many.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thats a pretty interesting idea...not sure I want to put my gear in a 0 degree freezer for that long...but maybe the fridge? Very intriguing concept regardless that I will have to think about

[@bottomrung5777]

@@1Cast1Fish Just bought the garmin as well as ordered the battery pack you like.....but the 4 not the 10 a/hr to save $ and since amazn doesn't have any 10's available. Myself and many other locals close to the 'hotspot' on the lake go to lake Simcoe here in Ontario Canada for whitefish which opens Jan 1st. No ice yet but past experience is most fish outside when word gets out re safe 1st ice. Staying mobile and the 2 fish limit has many catching and releasing many (one guy got 23 one day). So 1st ice will bring guys out in droves going as light as possible (no snowmobiles/atvs but on foot with back packs or pull sleds for gear. That's why it would be great to know battery life since for sure it'll be somewhere under freezing temps on the ice. Oh and BTW I'm getting old and crouching down viewing the finder at ice level is tough so I got my inexpensive old camera tripod with those adjustable legs and made the Garmin attachable to the tripod platform. Now I can sit in a folding chair watching the screen or simply turn the tripod crank to raise it should I want to stand and fish.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I like the tripod idea....that's a good one

[@canyoyenbalkav5799]

hi, nice video. but I have a question. How many hours of full performance do I get with a 12v 12ah battery?...

[@1Cast1Fish]

12V 12ah should be very similar in overall performance, the lithium Ions just have a ton of pros to them over standard batteries IMO.

[@canyoyenbalkav5799]

1Cast 1Fish thank you so much 👍🏻 have a nice day.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Can Yöyen you too

[@thegamersx4186]

Is it okay to use a 20v 2Ah? And how long?

[@1Cast1Fish]

The voltage can be 10-20V from the manual, I am not sure on the time for a 2Ah though...probably good for a few hours at least.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Yeah, I didn't really know what I was looking for when I got my Garmin striker 4, so I got one of the lead acid types. I never let it get below 12.3v so I really don't know how long it would've lasted. I got a good 12 hours out of it usually before it got around 12.3v though. Those look like they'd be a lot better being lighter weight and all. I'm still using the same lead acid battery now with my new Lowrance, so it still works. Definitely gonna look into the Lithium Ion ones next time for sure!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Casual Carolina Fishing definitely worth a look when your ready.

[@piecartbox]

I did this with two harbor freight drill batteries (1.3ah each) in parallel. Lasted almost 8 hours, similar to your results.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Very nice, glad you found another method....lots of great tutorials out there on alternative power options

[@ThisTall]

What volt were they?

[@xxgg]

Would you know the minimum & maximum INPUT voltage for Striker 4?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Check out the video @ 2:06 Voltage Range is 10-20V

[@harperkoehl6615]

How do you see that voltage screen

[@1Cast1Fish]

You can customize your readouts (numbers on the screen) in the menu. One option is the voltage readout.

[@harperkoehl6615]

@@1Cast1Fish ok thank you so much

[@1Cast1Fish]

No problem, if you still have trouble I can walk you through step by step

[@harperkoehl6615]

@@1Cast1Fish ok u just went out and looked at it and i couldn't find it

[@harperkoehl6615]

@@1Cast1Fishis it on all Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder

[@MrJooploderus]

Hi. Can you take power from a lipo battery, we use them in rc planes and come in different voltage and amps.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Never seen one, so I do not know for sure, but the battery has to be 12V for the Striker 4...amps can vary and will effect run time

[@MrJooploderus]

@@1Cast1Fish oke thank you.

[@twisted4good]

1Cast 1Fish the specs for the striker 4 say a voltage range of 10-20v. So couldn’t a person use an 12-18v “drill type” battery pack? Im curious because I just ordered a striker 4 and I’m looking for economic priced alternatives to heavy sealed lead acid batteries. By the way your vids are some great information!

[@1Cast1Fish]

I don’t like to guess when replying, so I honestly don’t know. I think 18V would be to much juice though. Plus I am not a fan of going to cheap and using odd batteries just to save a few dollars when you spent 100 on a fish finder...hate to ruin that. You can find small lead acid batteries for 25 or less.

[@twisted4good]

1Cast 1Fish oh I understand the 18v would be too much. Especially with my idea which is more of a two battery charger that is gutted and hacked to be a power supply with two batteries ran in series to 36v with voltage buck down converters set to supply a constant 12v supply to various output connectors. Such as a usb and 12v banana style clips. My Ryobi batteries are basically free to use... I have a crapped out charger... I only need the buck converters which are 3 for $10. I’ll try to make a video or at least post something when I get time to put it together. Keep up with the great content my man!

[@tananok1315]

Hi sir. Do you know how long can the 4.4A nocqua battery last? Many thanks for your advice.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I do not have one and have not tested it...but I would venture to guess roughly about half the time of the 10

[@tananok1315]

@@1Cast1Fish thank you for your reply

[@1Cast1Fish]

No problem glad to try and help...they are great batteries no matter what size you go with

[@tananok1315]

@@1Cast1Fish thanks. I'm getting one but there's a problem using it here in Singapore as our power supply is 220V. So I need to get a step down transformer before I can charge the battery

[@1Cast1Fish]

I see the issue.

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Definitely worth paying more for that lithium ion battery lightweight and you can fish the whole weekend long! Can you use the battery for other devices too

[@1Cast1Fish]

Keifers Reel Planet Bass oh yeah...I have the usb adapter...I use my battery all the time outside the kayak and for non fishing stuff. Its great for camping trips too.

[@brandonroberts4869]

Great video. So in your opinion is the 10amp worth buying over the 4 then? I would never need over 24 hours of continuous use

[@1Cast1Fish]

In my opinion yes, here is why...I have used it to charge my phone, camera batteries, ect while out fishing and camping. I also have used it to power a USB powered fan while camping on hot days or just keep air moving in the tent. I have also used it on family beach trips to run a radio and charge phones on the beach. It is really very versatile depending on your needs and you get a lot more power with the 10Ah for not a lot more cost. Way more uses than just to power a fish finder once you think about it. I also hope to be redoing this video as the audio is absolutely horrible...so sorry about that.

[@carolinakayakadventures270]

Great video!!! My son uses the Nocqua battery and he loves it!!! Very informative vid brother!! Keep em coming!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

CAROLINA KAYAK ADVENTURES it is a great battery...one of the best things I bought for my kayak...plus I use it for other stuff outside the yak all the time.

[@ΝΙΚΟΣΜΑΡΓΑΡΙΤΗΣ-φ2ξ]

Nice video.i am from greece with a batery 12 volt 12 ah i am ok?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Should be fine and last a long time

[@ΝΙΚΟΣΜΑΡΓΑΡΙΤΗΣ-φ2ξ]

Thanks for your help.😉

[@alex111683]

While I am very thankful you did this, a real world test would be much more accurate. Especially since it will be searching and connecting to satellites and powering the transducer.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I will be doing this again this year :)

[@calipso7129]

Connect transducer?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yes it was

[@WaynJul]

Good technical information. I plan on getting a fish ID.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed...hope the Fish ID works out for you

[@jbehzad]

Any body knows how much current (ohm hour) draws by Garmin Striker 4 plus ?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I am not sure on the plus, I will have to look into the specs on the website to find out if the answer is there.

[@jbehzad]

@@1Cast1Fish Thanks ! I looked at the documents it was talking about 0.40 AMPS/hour .But I am not sure is that correct or not .

[@k9kayaks]

Thanks for the great info. Looking into getting the striker4 for my #BigTuna definitely subscribing to your channel 👍🏻🎣

[@1Cast1Fish]

It is a great little unit for sure...just as a hint I will be doing a Striker 4 giveaway at 2000 subs

[@k9kayaks]

1Cast 1Fish Awesome hope my #subscribe is in the running for the giveaway. Really like your detailed videos. Keep it up 👍🎣👊

[@1Cast1Fish]

When I hit 2000 Subs, I will post a video announcing the giveaway...so stay tuned

[@foxxxy51]

Awesome video man!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Rip&Tip Outdoors thanks buddy glad you enjoyed

[@billstewart9586]

Do I want the 4.4 or 10

[@1Cast1Fish]

I think the 10 is great for most applications....but if it's just a small fish finder then the 4.4 will work fine

[@V8Ferrari]

Nice test thats a long battery life.. Plenty of juice for the whole weekend for sure..

[@1Cast1Fish]

V8Ferrari yes it was a big surprise to get that much run time.

[@Frank-it9kl]

holy shit 35 hours!? im sold

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yeah it lasts forever...still going strong today with no issues.

[@troutbum3977]

Can you use the 4.4 nocqua battery with the Garmin striker 4? Yhanks

[@1Cast1Fish]

Trout Bum Yes you can...it will just last roughly half the time as the 10. I use my battery for other things than just the fish finder so I went with the 10Ah.

[@rcagle123]

If the transducer was hooked up it would have drained a lot faster.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Transducer was hooked up for this test

[@great0789]

Well... that makes me feel better about the 7AH battery I just bought!

[@1Cast1Fish]

7Ah will last a long time, you are good to go

[@great0789]

@@1Cast1Fish Thanks!

[@dominic5317]

1Cast 1Fish 7 amp?

[@1Cast1Fish]

7Ah load rating

[@naturaltraditionalculture9767]

great video dear, i like it

[@PA96704]

8 AA batteries way lighter last all day!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad they work well for you

[@fishintime4547]

How do you rig it up to use AA’s?

[@dmdfishin]

Awesome review, thanks for sharing

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed...I was very shocked on how long the battery lasted.

[@dmdfishin]

1Cast 1Fish I was too, our Lowrance is hard wired to an Exide 12 volt marine battery lol but originally bought an SLA for it but will now use for a head light going in to the marina

[@1Cast1Fish]

I chose the lithium Ion for the kayak because space and weight are important on a kayak...the footprint is very small.

[@dmdfishin]

1Cast 1Fish awesome, I bought the SLA thinking of not running down the starting battery but installed 2 batteries one for starting and second for electronics so Sla just sitting there and do need a head light and have a 1000000 candle power light I can use with it instead of wiring a head light. Yes for a yak you'd want to keep it light as possible

[@petebradt]

Dude, clean up your audio. It's wretched.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Trust me I know...I got some good gear since then, so no more crappy audio. I hope to redo this test at some point.

[@frankzalar333]

Sounds like a fast food restaurant drive thru speaker.

[@faikkyfai4582]

Mate get a good mic

[@1Cast1Fish]

Already did not to long after this...check out the newer videos. I have thought of redoing this one though

[@DavideSchachterJazz]

But lithium battery costs more than the garmin itself!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are right...but there is a lot more to it for me and most others. Some examples are as follows...I can use the battery with splitters to run 2 or more devices at once...such as fish finder and GoPro. I can also use it to charge my phone, charge GoPro batteries, or run any USB devices. It is extremely versatile.

[@DavideSchachterJazz]

@@1Cast1Fish I understand...thanks!

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Did you have the transducer on the striker and having the transducer working. If not then your video was useless as all it showed was the power consumption of just the LED screen. So most likely a useless video.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yes the transducer was attached and active

[@petebradt]

Dude, get a better mic!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

LOL....watch the newer videos, I did :) Had to start with humble beginnings, but have good gear now.

[@jaylauve2541]

all this seemed to me was a commercial for litium ion batteries, i thought this would be informative, WRONG!!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Sorry you felt that way

[@brittonpankratz1525]

Gaahahhh, these battery "facts" are not even close :/