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 Best 12 volt timers
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10/06/14 05:36 PM
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I have had terrible luck with BA Products. I have had 2 short out in 2 years. Biggest pieces of carp I have ever dealt with. I would get a Moutrie but they are 6 volts. Who makes a good 12v timer?
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/06/14 05:43 PM
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Strange, I hear a lot of complaints about timers going bad but I have never had a problem. I have been using an Academy Game Getter timer for nearly 5 years and never had a problem. I bought an extra one just in case and never had to use it.
Last edited by Geezer Ranger; 10/06/14 05:43 PM.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/06/14 05:47 PM
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2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4
2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/06/14 05:58 PM
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Homer Jay
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I've only used the On Time Elite. This will be my fifth season using this one. They take 10 AA batteries. I change batteries twice per and I feed all year too.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/06/14 10:23 PM
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I am beginning to think that the motor has some problem that is shorting out the timers. Brother is going replace the motor. I suggesting load testing the current motor to see if it is pulling too many amps or something. We have an EE on the lease and he has not figured it out.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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#5345706
10/07/14 03:44 AM
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Wilhunt
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HCR, sent one in after 11 years, they repaired it for me....put in new battery clip. $2.00 charge can't beat that.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/07/14 03:51 AM
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Cox feeders Livingston texas hands down is the best feeder on the market
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/07/14 08:48 PM
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HogBranch
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Texas Hunter makes a very good timer. Been using them for years with no problems.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/08/14 04:06 PM
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burleson1974
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Triple C Feeders....we have a couple that were built back in the late 80's that are still working great!
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/08/14 09:52 PM
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RossCravens
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Texas Hunter makes a very good timer. Been using them for years with no problems. All seven of our feeders have Texas Hunter timers. We have been using them for years and as long as the feeder stays upright and the coons don't tear them up, they last a long time. We probably average having to buy a new one every year to year and a half (because the feeders don't always stay up right and coons are @$$h0!e$  ) they are only $99 when we do need a replacement. Plus they are very user friendly and can feed up to 9 times a day. I am not real sure why someone would want to feed 9 times a day, but if you so desire...
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/09/14 01:31 AM
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Texas Hunter makes a very good timer. Been using them for years with no problems. All seven of our feeders have Texas Hunter timers. We have been using them for years and as long as the feeder stays upright and the coons don't tear them up, they last a long time. We probably average having to buy a new one every year to year and a half (because the feeders don't always stay up right and coons are @$$h0!e$ ) they are only $99 when we do need a replacement. Plus they are very user friendly and can feed up to 9 times a day. I am not real sure why someone would want to feed 9 times a day, but if you so desire... Me too. I've had tx hunter product timers on 10 of my feeders since 2007. I've had to fix a few wires from solar panels from coon damage over the years, but that's not really a timer issue. Easy to learn, easy to use, pretty much idiot proof. I think the $99 price somebody else mentioned was for a whole unit (timer, motor, spinner, box, mounting brackets), not just the timer. Been a while for me, so I could be wrong.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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#5350050
10/09/14 12:37 PM
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Cast
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I have a couple of Monarchs that are doing well, and you can't beat their customer service. I can swing by there at lunch and they fix it on the spot.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/09/14 02:57 PM
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Wilhunt
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Seems there is a bunch of good timers out there.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/10/14 09:51 AM
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Dave Davidson
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There are more good timers than good cameras.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/12/14 11:23 PM
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"The Timer" gets my money! Works great.
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#5357292
10/13/14 03:59 PM
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Another vote for "The Timer." I've tried a bunch of different brands over the years, and "The Timer" has been the most reliable by far. I currently have 5 of them, ranging in age from 2 to 8 years old. One of them has been running non-stop 24/7 for the past 6 years without a hiccup.
They are very reliable, and they are fuse-protected, so if something gets bound up on your spinner plate and you get an overload, it doesn't damage the electronics.
Ted
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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#5359712
10/14/14 04:58 PM
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USMCatfish
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Have you look at Triple C feeders. They are made in Burleson and would say one of the most reliable feeders I have used. (817)561-9200
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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#5370151
10/20/14 07:06 PM
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Leonardo
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I have had very good service out of my Spintech 12v timers.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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10/22/14 11:58 AM
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bholt
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I like and use HCR, I have used one for more than 15 years and installed many on feeders with no problems of my own and only one for a customer, and it was quickly resolved. I would repeat what others have said HCR or THE TIMER are great, no good experience with the others.
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Re: Best 12 volt timers
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#5395734
11/03/14 03:49 PM
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jim1961
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