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12 volt feeder
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04/11/19 07:12 PM
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jumpnjohnfish
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Can anybody suggest a 12 volt timer and thrower. I already have a feeder and legs, just to upgrade from the 6 volt
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Re: 12 volt feeder
[Re: jumpnjohnfish]
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04/11/19 07:31 PM
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Cast
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Monarch. Made in Fort Worth.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/11/19 09:28 PM
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skeeter22
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I like Triple C feeders. They are made like a tank. Built in Burleson and good people to deal with.
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/12/19 11:35 AM
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Pope&Young
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All Seasons Feeders - 12 volt Evolution Control Unit
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/14/19 12:49 PM
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bholt
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No matter what you buy, keep this in mind, it can be upgraded. Here's what you want. A box suitable to house a motors, battery, & timer.
A Motor 12 volt obviously, that has a 1/4" shaft. They are much beefier and gooder than te 1/8" small versions, that will mount under the barrel.
A 12 Volt gel cell battery, a solar panel can be installed on the back of the box to maintain the battery but is not a must.
A timer, ok here's where we all start acting like politicians or Ford vs. Chevy owners. There are some cheap ones for about $30.00 wildegame at academy and some gooder ones such as "The Timer" that run around $70.00 bucks I'd say.
With all that said, short of the box it can all be upgraded with very little work effort. I have units that short of having to replace the batteries once, have been in service for 15 years. My Point is if you are on a budget go to academy and get you a $100.00 unit, in a metal box, and install it just make sure it has the larger motor. That and 12 volt battery and your done. You can always replace/upgrade the timer lter but that will get you started. Oh yea make sure you put a good funnel in the barrel.
Last edited by bholt; 04/14/19 12:55 PM.
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/15/19 02:54 AM
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Deersteaks
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This coming season will be my 10th on my "All Season" feeder units. The only thing I have done is replace the spinner plates last year on each one. All parts are replaceable and easy to work with. Good luck!
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/15/19 09:13 PM
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TxAg
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The Timer, galvanized box, gold 12V motor, box-mounted solar panel, Eliminator plate, good 7aH gel cell battery. Good to go for years to come.
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/18/19 10:18 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Texas Hunter Products. Been buying their kits for a very long time. Comes with everything to bolt onto your barrel. Get the solar panel. Very easy to program, I've never had a failure. These are built like a tank. I finally replaced the motor in one that I've been running for about 15 years.
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Re: 12 volt feeder
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04/18/19 03:16 PM
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HWY72
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Not cheap, but very well made and will last. Great customer service too. I had a timer that was 8 or 9 years old start acting up, so I took it in to ask about warranty/replacement. The guy told me it was not under warranty, but then he proceeded to take it apart and repair it. It was a bad connection on one of the wires. It's 12 or 13 years old now and still working like a champ. on sale for $119 right now: TX HTR 12v Feeder kit
Last edited by HWY72; 04/18/19 03:24 PM. Reason: update
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Re: 12 volt feeder
[Re: jumpnjohnfish]
#7519105
05/24/19 02:21 PM
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Wilhunt
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I have The Timer and do like it and also have a Texas Hunter timer that was about $30. and it has lasted 12 years. I would consider buying a box that is attached to the barrel by 4 bolts so I could make or buy one of the varmint plates you will see on some feeders. Eliminator spinner maybe.
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