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Re: advice on feeder lights for hog hunting? [Re: Shotgun Willie] #5084779 04/23/14 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: Shotgun Willie
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My version of a DIY feeder light...



That looks awesome, really well put together.

One suggestion, though, would be to put a fuse on the positive side wire. Bouncing around in the truck or hogs messing with it, one of those wires gets pinched, and it'll go bad real, real fast.


What is not shown is the foam on top and the sides to prevent that movement, but it is a good idea and I will add it next time I am out. The latest version I am building has a fuse, all the connections are soldered and I put pigtails on the power wires to allow use of a feeder battery also.


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Re: advice on feeder lights for hog hunting? [Re: David Maas] #5085476 04/24/14 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted By: David Maas
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[quote=David Maas]My version of a DIY feeder light...

That looks awesome, really well put together.

One suggestion, though, would be to put a fuse on the positive side wire. Bouncing around in the truck or hogs messing with it, one of those wires gets pinched, and it'll go bad real, real fast.


What is not shown is the foam on top and the sides to prevent that movement, but it is a good idea and I will add it next time I am out. The latest version I am building has a fuse, all the connections are soldered and I put pigtails on the power wires to allow use of a feeder battery also.


Cool man, just trying to help a brother out. I really like this set up; I've been thinking about redoing my remote activated lights, and I may just have to copy some of your idea.

With, of course, putting the Trademarked by Mass lettering in bold colors on the side. up

Where'd you get the ammo can? Local surplus shop near me closed down.

Re: advice on feeder lights for hog hunting? [Re: Mad Max] #5085774 04/24/14 02:05 PM
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I just put the landscape spot lights around my feeder and I am pretty impressed. I can sit in my recliner at night and look at my feeder which is about 100 yards away.

Re: advice on feeder lights for hog hunting? [Re: Mad Max] #5089452 04/27/14 01:16 AM
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Ammo can I got at Cheaper than Dirt, I hated to do it, but it was quick and painless.

$22 brand new


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