How to build the Ice Hole Power DIY power box kit

[@ronaldren5581]

Ice hole has good quality stuff. Fun project. I’m on my 3rd one.

[@travislyons5927]

Just bought a couple kits. One for myself and for a friend. Can’t wait to get em wired up and see the look on his face.

[@vefishing8797]

I just ordered a kit from ice hole and I think I'm going to do this but on the otter caddy instead of the ammo box. Thanks for making this video you help me find them to be able to buy this stuff thanks.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Thank you this is the exact reason I make these vids

[@mnbackwoods5623]

Just ordered my kit. Can’t wait to wire it all up and get it on the ice

[@newfanerelichuntersgr4906]

I have been subscribed to your channel for a little over a year. I've always admired the power box that you designed. This kit is just the ticket I've been waiting for to enable me to build one for myself. I just ordered a kit. Thank you for sharing, Happy New Year, and God Bless, Greg

[@JDSOutdoors]

Thank you, this kit makes it a breeze. Was very impressed with it. Happy new year to you as well

[@michaelprevost1229]

Nice job brother.I built 2 boxes last year and I love them..The glow ring is a cool add on.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes it is I was really excited to work with it

[@cluelessbushcraft]

Excellent video Jon! Although I don't do a lot of electrical stuff anymore this was real thorough and easy to follow. I finally got around to catching up with my other videos and got that deer hide video up. :-)

[@JDSOutdoors]

Saw that it's on my lost to watch tonight

[@MrBumbles2]

got my dyi kit today, thanks jds the garmin will have power on my yak,,, n lights etc.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Some quality stuff. Enjoy

[@Touched_by_a_12_gauge]

I use a soldering iron tip to make small holes for wires and such in that type of plastics

[@JDSOutdoors]

Good idea as well

[@davekimbler2308]

I’ve been making them for years . I don’t use the glow cup though everything else is the same ! Nice 👍 tutorial, I’m sure it will help others build one !

[@aidan8552]

These are sweet!

[@davidhefner5668]

I see the same box under a dozen brand names. You have to buy them on Alibaba.com then put your business name on it. They sell for about $5.00.

[@donsilvey4915]

Excellent video can’t find the thermometer on Amazon any chance you could pass on the source…. Thanks

[@joshualawson7604]

Great build. Just curious if you have any examples of building something similar but with a deep cycle marine battery? With far more amp hours I feel you could have all kinds of options!

[@JDSOutdoors]

Absolutely that works great I've done it several times. Install an inverter as well

[@joebrowell6268]

Do you see any problem charging a small battery through a 12v socket? I am wiring a console in my kayak and to access battery is time consuming. I would like to pull the console or leave it in and simply wire my charger with a male end adapter. Nice video and thanx for the info!

[@JDSOutdoors]

It will work however I would add a charge port if your battery is tough to access. They are about $10 on Amazon

[@coondogg729]

I might have missed it but what gauge of wire should I use? Upon searching the comment section for clues I belive you used 16 gauge

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes 14-16 ga. Ultimately depends on your load. If you wanna run inverters you need thicker, just leds thinner etc

[@coondogg729]

@@JDSOutdoors got ya. 16 gauge is what I've got on hand. Going to have 2 usb ports. Cig lighter. 2 banana posts and 2 leds. All won't be running at the same time

[@thomasmeyer4129]

Great channel and thanks for all the detail! I might have missed it, but how do you go about charging this unit? Open up and direct to the battery?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes that or main power on, banana jack power on and hook charger to the banana Jack's

[@gebaril60]

Hey JDS thanks for the link to iceholepower.com, I just ordered a kit for my upcoming build. Thanks for the great vids, keep us the good work.

[@elpapaupa838]

Whats the price on the ones you make

[@shawnmccoy9630]

Great video! Do you plan on building one with Bluetooth speakers at any point?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes I sure do. It will be happening this summer after the floods are over with

[@shawnmccoy9630]

@@JDSOutdoors Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

[@markf9818]

JDS in this video did you use the Original "Glow-ry Hole" Jig Charging Cup or the Large "Glow-ry Hole" Jig charging cup...Thank you.

[@JDSOutdoors]

The original size. The large is quite a bit bigger

[@GuardianGrove]

You had fuses in your other power box build. You think they are important for these purposes? Just wondering what a scenario would be where a fuse would become important for these uses?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Its really personal preference weather you want individual fuses or one main fuse. I personally like the fuse block and now since this video the fuse block is an option to be added to the kit.

[@starsel4320]

Are you using the original glow cup in this video or the new larger version.

[@JDSOutdoors]

The original smaller cup.

[@maxwellspeedwell2585]

How do you charge it?

[@fergspan5727]

What’s 16 gauge wire in mm2?

[@paulsaxby7579]

@JDSOutdoors This is a great build, I really like the basis of the idea. I was wondering, I might swap out the glow cup circuit and install an inverter instead. I would probably have to add the inverter to the outside of the box, but that wouldn't be a problem. How would you advise I wire it up? Do you think it would be OK if I just effectively remove the glow cup from the circuit(leaving the switch) and wire in the inverter instead, obviously running the wire to the exterior of the box.... Hope that makes sense... Thanks in advance.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yep that is possible. Most inverters have a switch already on them so no additional switches are needed. I suggest a higher ah battery and wire the inverter directly to the battery

[@paulsaxby7579]

@@JDSOutdoors Thank you, that cleared it up. I will let you know how I get on. :)

[@joshualawson7604]

They make inverters that plug straight into the 12v socket. Not sure if there would be any issues but something like this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SGJIRO/

[@thomaseparks5828]

Have you thought about building an ammo can boom box with out radio just Bluetooth with accessories

[@JDSOutdoors]

I have and it's in the works

[@scottf9044]

Is there a way to charge the battery without removing it? or is there a different way to wire it so that can happen?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes check out the easiest diy power box yet video it explains it there

[@DylanFowler]

He's got more switches and buttons then the USS Enterprise.

[@richroberts3433]

Other video version 2 shows switches as being brass ground, middle power out, bottom post power in. Is this because you used a fuse block vs. fuse cable ???

[@JDSOutdoors]

Its depends on the manufacturer of the switch some are middle power in some are middle power out. The brass is always ground

[@billypirtle1443]

I like to know where you got the battery link.

[@JDSOutdoors]

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[@williamvan909]

out standing buddy great information to know cool two thumps up for your video...... lol ..you keep making new ideas now i have 4 type now ...lol.... it.s cool sell them later on . p.s. i don't like ..........face book thou .lol

[@brianmuehler1272]

does the wire you used to hook up everything come with the kit?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Good question. No the wire and connectors are not included. Everything that is included is shown in the beginning with the opening of the package. Wire and connectors can be sourced locally

[@brianmuehler1272]

@@JDSOutdoors thanks for the quick response. I am no electrician, can you you provide info for the wire I would need for this power box?

[@brianmuehler1272]

@@JDSOutdoors nevermind! just heard that you used 16 g wire

[@barntt]

Do You know what a (Catastrophe fuse) is and where you put it? Every power source should have one to prevent a catastrophic fire! (Think Short) at the power source. Breakers will work as long as it is a manual reset type. Seems like most DIYers on KZbin ever use one.

[@iceholepower8012]

It is installed around the 20 min mark and included in the kit. Inline fuse with the fuse as close to the pos batt terminal as possible to provide short circuit protection.

[@mrb915]

Will any solar regulator work or does it depend on the wattage of solar panel?

[@JDSOutdoors]

Most will work it does depend on the panel though. Cant over load the charge controller

[@losinightcrawler]

How would you wire it all up if there is no lights and no glow hole ? .. I have usb and volt and 12v and also want master switch and charge port Hope you can advise:) thanks

[@JDSOutdoors]

Check out power bot build version 2 it would go over that way to wire. It's on my channel in the diy section

[@losinightcrawler]

@@JDSOutdoors awesome thanks for the reply I shall have a look

[@losinightcrawler]

@@JDSOutdoors do you possibly have a link to the video please as I can't seem to find it many thanks

[@JDSOutdoors]

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[@losinightcrawler]

@@JDSOutdoors many thanks :) .. bit I'm only using 1 pair of banana Jack's and not using lights or the fuse junction box :/ .. seems the simpler it is the harder it is haha .. I have volt meter 12v socket Usb socket Charger Jack's And 5 switches to do it all Any ideas :) I'll be using 2 12v 7ah battery's and 1 inline fuse:)

[@kansas7614]

Hello JDS, thank for your videos. They are very helpful. I have a dumb question for you. I have several small Lawn tractors batteries 220 and 320 CCA. are they ok to build a power box? Do you know the AHs of them?

[@fishnfreak04]

First😂😂... gooood vid

[@JDSOutdoors]

Gotta start somewhere

[@ChadHaviland]

Googling "glow cup ice fishing"...………… Ohhhhhhhhhhh.

[@joshualawson7604]

Same.