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Things to Consider When Buying a Fish Finder for Your Small Boat

Jessie3YReJAvng

05 Oct 202108 Apr 2022

Ever since I purchased my fish finder for my small boat, it is now impossible to go home without a catch. This is because locating where the fishes are is as straightforward as looking at the stars at night. A good quality fish finder tucked in your small boat can allow you to see what is under your boat.

There are many brands of fish finders with different specifications. Whether you are fishing in deep or shallow waters, in a running or stagnant fresh water, or way out in the sea or just in the coastlines, you can have the right unit for your small boat. If you are to choose the best one for you small boat, here are some important things that you should consider.

Frequency

When checking out a brand of a fish finder, always make sure that you give importance on the frequency. The frequency of a fish finder is the feature that demines the accuracy of images. The higher the frequency, the more accurate the images are.

Frequencies of fish finders can either be single, dual, or multiple transducers. If you use your small boat only on the lake near you, you can go for a single frequency. On the other hand, if you fish on different types of water, you should buy a device with multiple frequencies.

Power

The wattage of your fish finder is also a crucial feature that you should not miss to check. It can determine the speed of transmission of the information you want to get from your unit. Your device can also go deeper into the water if it has higher wattage. So if you want go out fishing in high seas, a fish finder with higher wattage is right for your small boat.

Image Quality

Having a fish finder which is a bit wide with high resolution can ensure that you have a clear view of the surroundings underneath your small boat. This will help you to read easier which can surely increase your catch. You may also enjoy watching the scenes under you.

Color can also affect the image quality. Before, fish finders only come in black and white images. Nowadays, they have colorful and vivid images making it easier to identify captured objects on the screen

Transducer

Without the transducer, your fish finder is of no use. It is the part of the device that releases and receives signals. Once the signal is received, it is used to form a picture. When choosing a fish finder, it is best to check if the transducer can be easily installed, used, and detached.

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Product

The Best Tig Welders on the Market

Jessie3YReJAvng

11 May 201929 Apr 2020

Most materials are fabricated into different shapes and size through four main methods. These methods include; machining, casting, forming and welding. Depending on the material, the precision required, the size and shape, cost and its availability you can choose any of the above techniques. Although it’s sometimes complicated, you can use a single technique to achieve the desired outcome. However, it’s easier and more effective to combine various technique in fabricating your materials. Having in mind that the economy plays a very important role in any business, welding is the cheapest technique in fabricating metals.

The best TIG welders on the market

To choose the TIG welder that suits you best, you have to consider various factors. These factors include; the thickness of the metal you are using, the quality and appearance of the job the welder does and whether it use AC, DC or a combination of both. Below are some of the best TIG welders on the market today.

Forney 322 Multi-Process Welder

As the name suggests, this is a multi-purpose product hence it’s very versatile. Therefore you can use it in processes such as MIG, TIG, flux cored and stick. Despite being flexible, this welder is easy to use, set up and maintain. It’s also very effective in performing light repairs, DIY repairs around your home and automotive use. This is because it uses coded electricity as its power source and it has a power output of 120v. For this and many other reasons, this is among the most popular TIG welders. Lastly, it’s compatible with other welding tools such as; TIG torch, foot pedal, and spool gun.

Pros and Cons

Pros
• Easy to set up and use.
• Can be used by both beginners and casual welders.
• It’s very versatile since it’s a multi-purpose welder.
• It’s durable.
Cons
• It’s not efficient for heavy and industrial projects.

Lotos CT520D

It’s the cheapest TIG welder. This product has numerous attractive features, and it’s from a reputable brand. Although it’s a TIG welder, it has a stick welding process which means it’s also very versatile. This welder is quite effective when working with thin metals such as steel and stainless steel. It also produces a neat and attractive finish.

Pros and Cons

Pros
• It’s very versatile since it has an additional stick welding process.
• Easy to carry and use.
• It’s very cheap.
Cons
• It’s not compatible with a spool gun.
• It only uses DC power output.

AHP Aliphatic

Unlike Lotos, this product uses both AC and DC power output. Therefore you can use it to weld aluminum. It’s also very flexible since you can use it to weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and many other metals. The aliphatic welder has a pulse width modulator. This is a unique feature that allows you to control the amount of current reaching your workpiece.

Pros and Cons

Pros
• Easy to carry and use.
• It’s …