Lithiim Ion battery on Deer Feeder

[dbaio1]

Has anyone tried a Lithium Ion battery on a deer feeder with solar panel on your deer feeder ?

Found these for about $5 more than the regular lead wet Power Sonics I usually get.

[Pedernal]

One potential problem might be with/in cold weather. Some lithium batteries have limits at what temps they can both be recharged and some limits as to what temps they can put out a charge…

[dbaio1]

One potential problem might be with/in cold weather. Some lithium batteries have limits at what temps they can both be recharged and some limits as to what temps they can put out a charge…

Ah was not aware of that. So sounds like staying with a lead wet battery would be better then. Thanks

[Pedernal]

Ah was not aware of that. So sounds like staying with a lead wet battery would be better then. Thanks

‘the quality manufacturers will generally list those temps. In the specs.

[Dspivey]

We specifically use lithium batteries in all of our game cameras, specifically for colder temperature. Not sure how they would do in the heat though.

[jason86]

We have not had much success with them. Seems they don’t do well on a regular solar panel

[dbaio1]

We specifically use lithium batteries in all of our game cameras, specifically for colder temperature. Not sure how they would do in the heat though.

Yep we use AA Lithiums in our Coverts. And they do well, especially Energizers. Tried two brands of Lithium AA rechargeables and they dont last nearly as long as the Energizers. Cost wise the rechargeables are a better deal though.

[dbaio1]

We have not had much success with them. Seems they don’t do well on a regular solar panel

Thanks
i went ahead and ordered my standard PowerSoniics. Got one of the Lithiums to try out and will report back after some time and testing omce temps drop.

[dbaio1]

‘the quality manufacturers will generally list those temps. In the specs.

Any brands you can recommend that are quality? Thanks

[HuntForHorns]

I bought a couple for my game cameras during amazon prime day. Only a few dollars more than lead acid. The cold charging wont be an issue for me but it might be for some.

One issue to remember with Lithium is that they will stop all a once when the hit a certain voltage so your battery meter bars probably won't tell you very accurately how much battery you have left.

They are much lighter(which doesn't really matter for a game camera) but I can't tell they are lasting any longer.

[91cavgt]

The lithium batteries have no problem being used in freezing temperatures, until the temps get down to -20 or so. The problem they have is with being charged while below freezing, supposedly. It is VERY difficult to find ANY information from manufacturers as to what exactly will happen if you charge lithium batteries when they are below freezing. Heat is not a problem for lithium batteries.

I’m doing a long term test of some raw lithium cells. I’ve got 12 of these raw cells wired up and connected to a 50 watt solar panel and a small solar charge controller. These cells power my 12 volt flag light that automatically turns on at dusk and turns off at day break. It has run non-stop for almost a year, including a couple of times this last winter when temps did drop below freezing, although just barely. So far, everything works perfectly fine.

[dbaio1]

The lithium batteries have no problem being used in freezing temperatures, until the temps get down to -20 or so. The problem they have is with being charged while below freezing, supposedly. It is VERY difficult to find ANY information from manufacturers as to what exactly will happen if you charge lithium batteries when they are below freezing. Heat is not a problem for lithium batteries.

I’m doing a long term test of some raw lithium cells. I’ve got 12 of these raw cells wired up and connected to a 50 watt solar panel and a small solar charge controller. These cells power my 12 volt flag light that automatically turns on at dusk and turns off at day break. It has run non-stop for almost a year, including a couple of times this last winter when temps did drop below freezing, although just barely. So far, everything works perfectly fine.

Good info. Thanks for sharing. I am about to test one on an EZ Feeder come this winter.

[txtimetravler]

Work in all temps for me in my golf cart. Below 20% and they fall fast. Lots of power though.

[glen]

I would think you would need a different charger. I’m no expert but had to get a different charger when I switched boat over

[dbaio1]

I would think you would need a different charger. I’m no expert but had to get a different charger when I switched boat over

Hoping this from the specifications is accurate.

There are 3 ways to charge our 12v 9ah battery: The first one is using lithium iron phosphate charger. The second one is using Solar Panel.. The third one is using Generator. We recommend you use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) charger to charge the battery so that it can be charged to its full capacity. If you do not have LiFePO4 charger, the lead-acid battery chargers (AGM, wet, gel) will also work fine.

I have a 12V charger for lower amp batteries that also says wotks for led acid wet batteries and lithium for the initial charge.