Feeder Motor

[Soggy Bottom]

Are there brands of feeder motors that are better than others? Bought a new 12 volt feeder from Academy and it seems the motor is weak. Tried 3 different batteries with the same results. Only spins the corn in about a 10' circle. What brand of motor should I replace it with? Thanks

[lab man]

http://www.ultramaticfeeders.com/index.php/en/feeders/broadcast-feeders/feeder-parts/product/141-motor-deer-game-feeder-12v-12-volt

[kmitchl]

Might try putting some oil on the shaft. That usually works for us. The corn dust gets in the bearings and drags them down.

[mikerosa]

Here’s what I’ve discovered.

Your clock you use has an impact on corn [emoji535] distance.

I have a wild game nation feeder. Which uses the old Remington parts, that are actually the blower motor from a GM fan motor as it’s motor.

I had a bear [emoji199] tear off my feeder plate so I had to make a fix. Having several replacement units, I simply replaced the whole feeder motor box [emoji403] with another spare and took the damaged one down to repair.

When I hooked it up, the corn [emoji535] didn’t seem to be throwing far. Threw good, but didn’t blast out. Thinking it was my battery, I put the tester on it and showed me a full charge. Then I checked to see I had the clock/timer set @ 100% fan action which I did.

What I did see however is that on this unit, the original clock must have went bad and I had replaced it with an American Hunter clock. These clicks work fine, but might not recognize the command to disburse @ 100%.

I left it alone because the area I use is tight and it throws in a smaller circle ⭕️.

But for areas where I want a big corn broadcast, I’m making sure the clocks match the unit.

Trust me on this one ! I have 11 feeders, 55 gallon drums all with 12 volt motors.




Bear [emoji199] damage


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[EastTexasMan]

Lol that ladder in the bed of the pickup reminds me of something OSHA would show in safety videos...... whatever works though

[cva34]

Looks like could be life changing

[AntlerCollector]

Here’s what I’ve discovered.

Your clock you use has an impact on corn [emoji535] distance.

I have a wild game nation feeder. Which uses the old Remington parts, that are actually the blower motor from a GM fan motor as it’s motor.

I had a bear [emoji199] tear off my feeder plate so I had to make a fix. Having several replacement units, I simply replaced the whole feeder motor box [emoji403] with another spare and took the damaged one down to repair.

When I hooked it up, the corn [emoji535] didn’t seem to be throwing far. Threw good, but didn’t blast out. Thinking it was my battery, I put the tester on it and showed me a full charge. Then I checked to see I had the clock/timer set @ 100% fan action which I did.

What I did see however is that on this unit, the original clock must have went bad and I had replaced it with an American Hunter clock. These clicks work fine, but might not recognize the command to disburse @ 100%.

I left it alone because the area I use is tight and it throws in a smaller circle ⭕️.

But for areas where I want a big corn broadcast, I’m making sure the clocks match the unit.

Trust me on this one ! I have 11 feeders, 55 gallon drums all with 12 volt motors.




Bear [emoji199] damage


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You need a taller tree

[adam_p]

I'm buying these from now on. They seem to work great. No longevity test yet but we'll see. Have to be better than the chinamade junk.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEER-FEEDER-SPINNER-MOTOR-DEER-12V-OR-6V-SEALED-BB/123277561703

[kruppa24]

Mine has three different RPM settings. Allseason Feeder

[AntlerCollector]

http://www.foreverlastonline.com/Feeder-Units-Accessories_c_26.html

[kruppa24]

The timer that is.

[mikerosa]

Lol that ladder in the bed of the pickup reminds me of something OSHA would show in safety videos...... whatever works though

Lol [emoji23]

But it works !!! Lol [emoji23]

No osha out in the woods and I was doing this alone without even someone to hold the ladder. OSHA woulda died a heart attack. Lol


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[mikerosa]

You need a taller tree

No ,,,, my [emoji199] are getting taller and I think are learning to jump.

Bottom of my feeder motor get set to 8.5 feet from the ground, up from 8 feet.


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[Mudslinger]

West Texas Feeder Supply. Used their units for years with no problems!

[mikerosa]

The timer that is.

Yes timers have 3 speeds.

However I’ve come to learn when you mix a different company timer with a different company motor, you do not get max RPM.


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