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Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 01:40 AM
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I've got a 100 yard greet gun light, but I think id like a feeder light. I was wondering what you guys use. Im thinking motion activated will scare the pigs off. I was thinking about something on a photocell, or timer. Anybody used a Christmas light timer to activate a light?
Last edited by Tff caribou; 01/27/16 01:40 AM.
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 02:08 AM
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Pretty sure I can build one for under $50 green floodlight hooked to a feeder battery with a solar charger and a timer.
Shoot, I already have the green floodlight from Christmas. I think I'll give it a try.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 05:21 AM
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Can't really say about big boars specifically, but generally the hogs get used to a motion light quickly. I've used this one. It typically lasts more than a year, but less than two assuming they're permanently left outside so that the hogs get accustomed to them. http://www.harborfreight.com/60-LED-Solar-Security-Light-69643.html Coupons are frequently available which bring the price down to around $31-32. --
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 05:57 AM
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Motion activated. It's very hard on my eyes to stare at a light under my feeder. The motion activated means I can read a book while waiting for the light to come on. The activate my weapon light and slowly bring it down onto the animals.
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 03:28 PM
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I've been using moonshine lights from wildgame innovations. $30.00 no complaints yet.
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 03:50 PM
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I have used the motion sensor lights from Northern Tool on a 10 ft conduit about 15-20 ft from feeder, also use the wireless motion sensor alarm (to wake me up when they come in). These have worked well for me. Activates on coons also.
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 08:11 PM
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I have two of the Northern Tool lights up for close to two years. They work well.
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/27/16 09:15 PM
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I've seen some on amazon too with great reviews.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/28/16 04:16 PM
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YanceyTX_Hunter
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I use the green moonshine 2 motion activated lights as well, while I haven't seen any hogs yet the coons and the deer are already used to them...
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Re: Feeder lights?
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01/29/16 05:04 AM
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There are many motion activated solar powered LED lights on Northern Tools web site. Which one are you guys using?
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