Summit Lithium Blogs

Battery Won't Charge? 7 Things to Check Before You Assume It's Dead
Battery Won't Charge? 7 Things to Check Before You Assume It's Dead
You hook up your charger. The indicator light doesn't look right. Your battery won't charge. Your first thought is probably: "The battery must be dead." Fortunately, that's often not the... Read more...
How Many Years Will a Lithium Battery Really Last? Cycle Life Explained
How Many Years Will a Lithium Battery Really Last? Cycle Life Explained
One of the biggest reasons anglers, boaters, and RV owners switch to lithium batteries is longevity. You've probably heard claims like: "Lasts thousands of cycles." "Ten years of service." "Outlasts... Read more...
How to Store Your Lithium Battery in the Off-Season Without Losing Capacity
How to Store Your Lithium Battery in the Off-Season Without Losing Capacity
How to Store Your Lithium Battery in the Off-Season Without Losing Capacity When fishing season winds down or your RV is parked for the winter, it's easy to overlook one... Read more...
NMC vs. LiFePO4 Batteries: Which Lithium Battery Is Best for Portable Fishing Electronics?
NMC vs. LiFePO4 Batteries: Which Lithium Battery Is Best for Portable Fishing Electronics?
If you've started shopping for a lithium battery for your fishing electronics, you've probably come across two common battery chemistries: NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) and LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate). Both... Read more...
What Is a Battery Management System (BMS)? And Why It Protects Your Battery
What Is a Battery Management System (BMS)? And Why It Protects Your Battery
If you've been shopping for a lithium battery, you've probably come across the term Battery Management System, or BMS. For many anglers, it's just another acronym listed in the specifications.... Read more...
Why Lithium Batteries Outperform Lead Acid in Cold Weather
Why Lithium Batteries Outperform Lead Acid in Cold Weather
If you've ever headed out on a freezing morning only to find your electronics dying sooner than expected, your battery—not your fish finder—may be the culprit. When the temperatures begin... Read more...
Father’s Day Gift Idea: Upgrade His Battery for Longer Days on the Water
Father’s Day Gift Idea: Upgrade His Battery for Longer Days on the Water
Father’s Day is coming up, and if you’re trying to figure out what to get, it usually comes down to the same problem. What do you buy someone who already... Read more...
How Long Will Your Forward-Facing Sonar Battery Last? (What Most Anglers Get Wrong)
How Long Will Your Forward-Facing Sonar Battery Last? (What Most Anglers Get Wrong)
If you’re running forward-facing sonar, one of the biggest questions is: “How long will my battery actually last?” And my honest answer is… It depends. But not in a confusing way—once you... Read more...
Why Lithium Batteries Matter for Forward-Facing Sonar (And What Most Anglers Overlook)
Why Lithium Batteries Matter for Forward-Facing Sonar (And What Most Anglers Overlook)
Forward-facing sonar has changed the way people fish. But there’s one part of the setup that doesn’t get talked about enough: The battery. Most anglers focus on the graph, the... Read more...
What Battery Should You Run for Forward-Facing Sonar? (20Ah vs 32Ah vs 52Ah)
What Battery Should You Run for Forward-Facing Sonar? (20Ah vs 32Ah vs 52Ah)
If you're running forward-facing sonar, your battery matters more than most people think. It’s not just about powering your unit—it’s about how long you can stay on the water, how... Read more...