MiniQuacker FAQ's
"“What Size Battery Do I Need for a MiniQuacker?”"
We have done all our testing with Group 31 (100 Amp Hour) deep cycle marine batteries. These are the most popular batteries used for fishing boats and other marine applications. We have tried using smaller Group 24 or 27 batteries and they seem to work fine as well but the run time will be a lot shorter than with a Group 31 battery. With a fully charged Group 31 battery, we get between 8-10 hours of run time with our MiniQuacker.
"I Have a Deep Cycle Marine Battery but My Run Time Is Not Great."
If your battery is more than 3-5 years old, you should take it to a battery store or automotive store and have it tested. Batteries don’t last forever and your battery might just be too old. Maintaining your battery is important!
"All I Have Is a Group 24 Battery, Will That Work?"
Again, it depends on how old your battery is. Even a brand new Group 24 battery is only going to have half the run time of a Group 31 battery, add any amount of age to it and the run time for the Mini Quacker drops off quick.
"Can I Use a Lithium Deep Cycle Marine Battery?"
Yes, they work great! Just make sure you get a Group 31 sized battery. Lithium batteries typically hold their charge longer in storage and weigh a lot less than “standard” batteries, both of those are good reasons to use one.
"Do MiniQuacker Blades Break Very Often? Should I Keep Some Spares?"
With the cage and weed cutting blade on the Mini Quacker, not a lot of ice makes it through the cage and the blade cuts algae, “seaweed”, rice, and corn debris pretty easily. We sell 1-2 replacement blades a year, company wide.
"Can I Extend the Power Cord? Do You Sell Extension Cords?"
We don’t recommend extending the power cord and we don’t sell extension cords. The problem is voltage drop with 12 volts. Extending the power cord reduces the power getting to the motor which leads to reduced effectiveness and might burn up the motor. We suggest you use the Mini Quacker as it comes.
"What if I Don’t Have 12″ of Water Depth To Use the MiniQuacker?"
We have had several hunters get back to us that they dig a hole in the mud under the Mini Quacker to get the required depth. They mark this spot and put the Mini Quacker back in this whole when they use it next. If you shorten the leads too much, the prop will cavitate and the motor/water sounds very unnatural..
"Is It Hard To Assemble the MiniQuacker in the Field?"
Drive the t-post where you want it, slide the Mini Quacker over the T-post to the desired height and tighten down, adjust the angle on the metal bracket, and then hook it to the battery. It is pretty quick and easy.
"Where Can I Buy Replacement Parts?"
ShowMe Ducks website! We will have all the replacement parts available on our site. If you can’t find it, shoot us an email at info@showmeducks.com and we’ll get back to you.
