No, you can’t use a fish finder out of water, because the transducer is unable to send or receive sonar signals in air In other words, the transducer will not work outside of water, and needs to be properly submerged into water in order to function
Can I turn on my fish finder out of water?
It is not recommended to run a FishFinder and transducer on a boat that is not in the water as you will not get any readings from the transducer Without the water, the transducer could burn out and have issues if left running for an extended period of time out of the water
Does the transducer have to be in water?
Note: the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2′ but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged Remember the sonar signal cannot pass through air
Will Livescope work out of the water?
You will not be able to test out the transducer’s ability to read depth when the boat is not in water The temperature feature of the transducer will work, but it will only be reading the air temperature since it is not in the water Was this page helpful?
What will a fish finder read out of water?
While the unit is working in the water the true sonar signals are hundreds of times greater than a noise signal in our units The unit easily picks up on the true sonar returns and displays themDo Not Sell My Personal Information Plugins Block/Enable Bazaarvoice Opt out unavailable Go to site
Can you run a fish finder on a car battery?
Our 9ah 12V sealed lead acid battery should run your fish finder for 8-10 hours You can even get two, and use one for backup, or bridge together like some guys are doing on the forums
Can you damage a transducer?
Yes, absolutely Transducers use piezoelectric crystals to send and receive sonar pulses, and these crystals can become cracked through wear and tear, which stops them from working properly A transducer can also be damaged if it is run out of water
Can I test a transducer in a bucket of water?
No, you can’t use a fish finder out of water, because the transducer is unable to send or receive sonar signals in air In other words, the transducer will not work outside of water, and needs to be properly submerged into water in order to function
Where should I mount my transducer?
DETERMINE THE TRANSDUCER MOUNTING ANGLE The general rule of thumb is to mount the transducer to the starboard side, which is the down stroke of most single outboard boat propellers (right hand lower unit) This side produces the least amount of turbulence and is most efficient in delivering the best performance
Can I mount my transducer inside the hull?
This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat with a two part slow curing epoxy As an alternative to transom mounting, it is possible on many fiberglass-hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull
Will a fish finder work through ice?
Yes – a fish finder can be used to shoot sonar directly through ice to locate fish in the water You just have to make sure that the ice is clear and has a smooth surface, and that there is no air between the transducer and the ice
How deep can a fish finder go?
Depth ranges of 10,000 feet are standard with these broadband devices, which include sounders from all of the major brands
What does gain mean on a fish finder?
The gain setting controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver to compensate for water depth and water clarity Increasing the gain shows more detail, and decreasing the gain reduces screen clutter
Can I run my trolling motor and fish finder on same battery?
You will always get interference when running a trolling motor and fish finder to the same battery Have to run separate power sources or run to your cranking battery
How much power does a fish finder draw?
Excluding special super compact fish finders, most fish finders use DC 12-24 volt power supply As long as the voltage is between 12 and 24 volt, the fish finder unit will function properly
How many amp hours do I need for fish finder?
If you’ll be spending the whole day on the water, choose a battery with 10 to 16 ah capacity If you are planning to spend just a few hours fishing at a time, a battery with a 5 to 10 ah capacity is fine In general, it’s best to get more capacity than you expect to use, just to make sure you never run low on power
Will scratches affect transducer?
When the transducer is moving through the water, the scratch may cause bubbles to run across the face of the transducer thus reducing the signal
Why is my transducer clicking?
The clicking from the transducer is normal, as that is your transducer element pinging If it is erratic, or not ticking at all is when there is normally a problem with the transducer
How do you test a transducer?
Pressure Transducer Failure This is because, in most instances, you will not be able to see or understand pressure buildup in a container without the help of specialized equipment The best method to see if a transducer is working or not is to troubleshoot it with a voltmeter
Can a transducer shoot through plastic?
Mounting a transducer inside of your kayak is fine Transducers can “shoot” through the plastic as long as there isn’t an air space between the transducer and plastic
How do you test a hull transducer?
Place the transducer inside a thin plastic bag partially filled with water and cinched tightly with a cable tie Wet the mounting surface and press the active face of the transducer against the hull Compare the bottom return to the baseline, and if the reading is similar, the mounting location is good
Does a chartplotter need a transducer?
GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder They are all GPS/Fishfinders some units may require that a transducer be purchased separately Certain units can accept additional components like AIS, satellite weather and radar antennas
Can you mount a transducer too low?
A transducer placed too low in the water will cause water to flow over the top of the transducer creating a rooster tail and creating air bubbles that will travel over the bottom of the transducer Using a transducer mounting plate makes this easy to do 5) Avoid mounting the transducer on the port side of the boat