We have all Boss Buck feeders and for the most part they have been great with the exception of some timer issues. (Whole batch of timers won’t work when set to the hour) let’s just say that was a nightmare until we figured it out. BB offered to replace all timers, however they work perfect when set at any other time than on the hour, so no big deal.
We did just recently start having 2 feeders that the batteries would drain at a crazy fast rate. Now all of our feeders are setup with usual 12v 7ah batteries with solar panels, however over the last few years we have updated them by adding an additional external 12v 20ah batteries in parallel to reduce the frequency of having to remove to recharge. First thing we did to combat the issue was changed timers, figuring it had to be bad timers draining them.....didn’t work. Next we disconnected solar panel....still didn’t work. All there is left to do is change the motors...? Any reason the motors could be causing these issues in anyone’s opinion? This is driving me nuts!!
One other thing, we changed the timers to Moultrie, simply because it’s what I could find....since going to Moultrie on these 2 feeders....they have all totally fried! Are Moultrie timers just junk or maybe can they just not handle the higher amperage we’re pushing??? Is that even a thing....it’s still 12V so it shouldn’t be an issue right?
One last thing, have you guys ever seen bad solar panels drain batteries or kill timers?
Help me here guys, I’m struggling!!
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We did just recently start having 2 feeders that the batteries would drain at a crazy fast rate. Now all of our feeders are setup with usual 12v 7ah batteries with solar panels, however over the last few years we have updated them by adding an additional external 12v 20ah batteries in parallel to reduce the frequency of having to remove to recharge. First thing we did to combat the issue was changed timers, figuring it had to be bad timers draining them.....didn’t work. Next we disconnected solar panel....still didn’t work. All there is left to do is change the motors...? Any reason the motors could be causing these issues in anyone’s opinion? This is driving me nuts!!
One other thing, we changed the timers to Moultrie, simply because it’s what I could find....since going to Moultrie on these 2 feeders....they have all totally fried! Are Moultrie timers just junk or maybe can they just not handle the higher amperage we’re pushing??? Is that even a thing....it’s still 12V so it shouldn’t be an issue right?
One last thing, have you guys ever seen bad solar panels drain batteries or kill timers?
Help me here guys, I’m struggling!!
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