What's up with "the timer" battery indicator?

[Rcole1310]

Hey fellas, I've noticed that even though I put in a freshly charged/new battery, the battery indicator will still intermittently show low power. When I hit the test function it goes back to full, but then shows empty again shortly after. I've noticed this on another unit that I have as well. The unit still works but I'm kinda up-tight about leaving stuff in the field that may or may not work. Anyone else have this issue?

[bphillips]

I have a couple that do that and Ive used them for several years.. It doesnt seem to have any effect

[elkbowhunter]

That is strange...wonder if the battery even though its new just doesnt keep a charge? Did you put in on a charge for full 24 hours first?

[Matthew]

All 4 of mine have been doing that for over a year. No power issues, though.

[Raypo]

I have feeders that do that... Make sure that it is not shaded for parrt of the day

[Rcole1310]

Thanks fellas! Just wanted to make sure it wasn't something I was doing. I JUST got this one from Karl at the TTHA last weekend and when it did it I was wondering if I was doing something wrong.

[Dave_S]

All of my "The Timers" do the same thing, but when you hit the test or other Program buttons you will see the level show full. I always carry a meter and check all of them anyway.Great product

[Howard]

Does it have a solar panel. That may be live solar feed?

[JES]

I have 12 of them and they all do that, I just started ignoring it.

[dharris]

I have three HCR timers that do the same thing and the battery never goes down.

[DJM]

I have5 of them .Only did it once.Changed battery and it worked right.Tested the battery it was no good.

DJ

[CaptainDave]

All of my "The Timers" do the same thing, but when you hit the test or other Program buttons you will see the level show full. I always carry a meter and check all of them anyway.Great product

Mine do that as well. Hit the test or program buttons and the true battery meter will show.

[hlansford]

I have 18 of those timers and about 3/4's of them do that. They work fine either way.

[Cotton]

There are two battery readings one for the feeder battery and one for the timer battery. Which one is acting up?

[SaltwaterSlick]

I have a couple and they both do the same thing. One is at least 5 or 6 years old and other that that, it has performed just fine.