Will this battery handle a 15-20 amp load for 10 minutes, or would it overheat?
1803730
Yes, all SLA batteries can handle almost any load. 10 ah means that you can draw 10 amps for 1 hr or 20 amps for 1/2 hour and even 50 amps for 20 minutes. If you only operate a 12 volt 30 watt flouresent fixture, the battery will be at full brightness for 4 hours. (12v x 10 ah /30 watts = 4 hr).
1803731
yes it should, but i would monitor the temp of the case. will it be enclosed
457360
It is only 20 gauge wire and it would not handle 15 amps for any length of time. There's an inline 15 amp fuse auto style fuse which in it's own right means 15 amp max short term. I wouldn't use it for more than 10 amps.
1551456
The real answer: Nothing to worry about if the current draw of the device is less than the maximum output of the battery. However, if the current draw of the device is GREATER than the battery's maximum output current, you will possibly experience the battery overheating and/or experience a thermal runaway.
995679
I read the same thing and can only say because of what I read I make sure to le the battery cool completely before recharging to help prevent over heating. At the price it was worth a shot for me!
896213
In perfect conditions, that's 20W/Hour or 1.6 A/hr. or 10 amps total. (approximate values)
1017257
Sorry, the amperage is too high for your needs. It could overheat what you are powering.
1785932
Dave I have a lowarance fish finder and I use this little battery all day without a major drop in its charge!! I use a couple of alligator clips like those used on a circuit tester, they do not get over heated and I do not use any type fuses. You can probably check the manuals on your equipment to see what size fuse, maybe a fuse say 10 amps should be just fine. I have charged and re-charged this little battery many times and still performs perfect. butch
650656
I've run it on typical orange 16 guage 100 foot the past few years without a problem. No overheating or anything. I run our 11 amp Edge Hog on the 10 amp cord as well without trouble.
475686
Hi, it is a deep cycle battery and should work fine for a trolling motor for several hours.Regards,BuyClerk
570207
No since it a 20 volt battery I use a100 watt inverter and it charges in less than an hour
2062400
i have no problem. A little bit make a noisy. YES, about 20 minutes overheats, i do like this. main switch turns off and then onand use.
217021
Well in a hot environment a fully charge battery gives me a hour top it seems to over heat 50 to 60 day temperature about two hours I was told it would not overheat but I think it does. I work with 4 batteries to keep them cool and take brakes after 30 minutes to avoid complete shooting while shooting. Please advice if I maybe using this wrong thanks.
1531208
Its more the amps that would be the concern. It says it handles 20amps @ 120vac, so I would think as along as you stay under the 20amps you should be alright.
96780
Its rated for 22 amps. I wouldn't load with more than 15 amps, because your motor will pull more amps at start up.
1850570
15 amp is fine as long as the rest of the circuit is not overloaded. Mine run off a dedicated circuit, 15amp, and I have no issues. You run into trouble with overloading the circuit that plug is on. Clear as mud, right? Trial and error, if you are blowing your circuits, you are overloaded.
1723395
No overheating here. I use it to charge tablets and my 10,000 Mah anker astro. Works perfectly.
1046454
As long as your radio runs on 12VDC. This battery is rated 12amp hours which means it can supply 12 amps at 12VDC for 1 hour before being drained and needing a charge.