12V Aerator Pump on 8V Battery?

[SoFloSully]

I just got a 12V Aerator I am going to use for cooler for shiners. I have an 8V battery in the garage before I go out and buy a 12V battery to use, is it okay to run this on an 8V battery? Any other suggestions? If I do get a 12V battery what would you guys recommend?

[Russ E]

it would be better to get a small 12 volt battery.

if the 8 volt battery turns the pump it will overheat the motor and  fry the windings.

electric motors do not like to run under rated voltage.

something like this would work

[SoFloSully]

Just now, Weedwhacker said:

it would be better to get a small 12 volt battery.

if the 8 volt battery turns the pump it will overheat the motor and  fry the windings.

electric motors do not like to run under rated voltage.

something like this would work

Ok thank you thats what I figured. I was looking for a second opinion on it before I used it.