I have a 1992 Seafarer and wondered if I need to be concerned with draining my batteries while running the live well? Should I only have it on while the engine is running? If the engine is off how long can I keep the live well on before draining the battery?
How much does the live well drain the battery?
- Thread starter stonephoto
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You should be OK running the live well pump all day while fishing if you have a good battery. I've run 8 hours without any problems. Just make sure your second battery is good also. 
Live Well Battery Drain
I purchased a live well switch from Cabela's that runs the pump for 30 seconds every three minutes. This saves the battery and is enough to keep the fish fresh.
I purchased a live well switch from Cabela's that runs the pump for 30 seconds every three minutes. This saves the battery and is enough to keep the fish fresh.