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Choosing a 12 v feeder ????

Posted By: Antlerking87

Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/07/16 12:25 PM

I've got a 30 and 55 gallon drum now I'm looking for the most reliable 12 v feeder I've narrowed it down to your experience and opinion is well appreciated

1) 12v texas hunter wildlife feeder kit
2) 12v All season Evolution Control unit
3) 12v All season Control unit
Posted By: Cast

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/07/16 01:27 PM

Monarch in Arlington has everything you need.
Posted By: Antlerking87

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/07/16 01:52 PM

Monarch better quality than what I listed above?
Posted By: Western

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/07/16 10:30 PM

I got one from Keven TXag on here, may PM him and see what he can do for you. Set me up and shipped fast! Great guy to deal with and str8 shooter.

I bought the motor and it comes with solar panel and eliminator spinner all ready to go, 4 screws and your running. It will sling corn 50' if you like.

http://www.weaverbilt.com/

One thread he had going

http://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/5681333/Announcing_Weaverbilt_Feeders
Posted By: jetdad

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/07/16 11:51 PM

Originally Posted By: Antlerking87
Monarch better quality than what I listed above?


Short answer, NO. I bought a protein feeder from Monarch last season. All the spot welds on the feeder tube broke within 3 months. I had to rivet all of them. I'm not happy with the quality of it at all.
Posted By: dune2218

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/08/16 01:31 AM

HCR TIMERS, IN BURNET TX. ------ I have some of these from 10 yrs ago,,, have NEVER had a problem. The others you mentioned may be just as good,, I"ll never know if they are as good, because I would not consider buying any other kind.,,,, NONE are better, I can guarantee that.

http://hcrelectronics.com/timers.html
Posted By: 30378

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/08/16 12:34 PM

Had great performance from Ultramatic equipment. I agree with dune, the HCR timers are fantastic.

http://www.ultramaticfeeders.com
Posted By: Lotto

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/08/16 08:14 PM

All Seasons...Have had four of them for 3 years now and still running on the same batteries(with their solar panel) never miss a lick !
Posted By: Pope&Young

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/09/16 12:58 PM

12v All season Evolution Control unit up
Posted By: redchevy

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/09/16 05:12 PM

Have 1/2 a dozen or so Texas hunter timer/feeder kits.

They have been great. They are supposed to run either on 6v or 12v. They do ok on 6v, but are really great on 12v setups. Very easy to set up. Have had ours out since 2007 no problems with the 12 volt ones.

On 6v if the battery is not FULLY charged they wont feed all the time.
Posted By: bbqfan5909

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/09/16 08:36 PM

Another vote for ultramatic control units
Posted By: TxAg

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/09/16 09:15 PM

Your three at the top are all decent choices.

Me personally, I am partial to "The Timer" in a galvanized box. Mount a quality solar panel to the box with no exposed wires (or buy one with the panel already mounted), and you will have a trouble-free setup that should be reliable for years. If coons are a challenge where you hunt (and where are they not?) an Eliminator spin plate will pay for itself in less than a year in saved corn.

Experience has shown it's well worth it to "cry once" on a feeder control unit and have reliability and no headaches down the road. You can get such a set up ready to go from Ultramatic, or from me. Drop me a pm if I can help.

Western, thanks for the kind words Senor.
Posted By: Antlerking87

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 05/09/16 09:17 PM

Man yall are making this difficult haha between these lol
Posted By: honestjohn

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 06/02/16 04:09 PM

Not only are HCR the best but they are the most user friendly
Posted By: huntindude

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 06/02/16 05:38 PM

all seasons evololution. Without knowing what the others are. Bought one last week. Love it. So far.
Posted By: Deersteaks

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 06/02/16 09:19 PM

I have 2-12 volt "All Season" feeder units, and have had them running for 7 years now. This may be the exception to the rule, but it is enough to make them my favorite. I have "Wildgame" solar panels on them and my batteries (GEL CELL) last 4 to 5 years. Good luck!
Posted By: rickym

Re: Choosing a 12 v feeder ???? - 06/02/16 09:35 PM

Every company and product that has been listed so far are about the same as far as quality and longevity. What you should look at is price, and the quality of customer service in case you do have a problem
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