Been looking for a new portable battery or power pack and have seen people making the 12v battery packs in bait tubs etc. I was wondering if anyone on here had made one for themselves before? And if so looking for a bit of knowledge about them as I am keen to make one of my own.
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Hi mate, I made one last year it works a treat. I will try and find the links to what you may need.
Pretty much what I used
Toggle switch
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255209573689?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338779057&toolid=20006&customid=EB37123298&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1kglajZ9zT5iBFNnYu2c6uA68&_trkparms=ispr%3D1
I put it all in an ammo tub
https://www.planostore.com/ammunition-boxes/ammo-field-box-plano-colour-olive-drab
Battery
https://www.toolstation.com/sealed-lead-acid-battery/p79562?store=OM&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=565612566369&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc1zk2FbC92pCaVAdusEldnErgcnQdFr849ku9Dcjau9B1wRzui_PPAaAgCTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
You dont have to use these exact parts, I just did a quick search I cant remember where I got my parts from. The ammo box? You could use a bait bucket if you want I used this as it has a waterproof seal and is really portable, just make sure the battery fits. A bit of wiring and an inline fuse, an hours job. Also I dare say it can be done a lot cheaper and better, it gave me something to do in lockdown, and I am useless with stuff like this! You will need a cheap charger too if you dont already have one.
Hi mate, I made one last year it works a treat. I will try and find the links to what you may need.
Pretty much what I used
Toggle switch
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255209573689?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338779057&toolid=20006&customid=EB37123298&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1kglajZ9zT5iBFNnYu2c6uA68&_trkparms=ispr%3D1
I put it all in an ammo tub
https://www.planostore.com/ammunition-boxes/ammo-field-box-plano-colour-olive-drab
Battery
https://www.toolstation.com/sealed-lead-acid-battery/p79562?store=OM&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=565612566369&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc1zk2FbC92pCaVAdusEldnErgcnQdFr849ku9Dcjau9B1wRzui_PPAaAgCTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
You dont have to use these exact parts, I just did a quick search I cant remember where I got my parts from. The ammo box? You could use a bait bucket if you want I used this as it has a waterproof seal and is really portable, just make sure the battery fits. A bit of wiring and an inline fuse, an hours job. Also I dare say it can be done a lot cheaper and better, it gave me something to do in lockdown, and I am useless with stuff like this! You will need a cheap charger too if you dont already have one.
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Ideal thank you mate, how did you charge the battery? Did you have an outlet on the outside of the box?
Ideal thank you mate, how did you charge the battery? Did you have an outlet on the outside of the box?
In reply to Post #3
I just lift the lid and clip on the charger, if you need a pic pm me your number and I will whatsapp a pic or two over
I just lift the lid and clip on the charger, if you need a pic pm me your number and I will whatsapp a pic or two over