Time for a new feeder

[Fishndude]

Call Karl at Ultramatic, he's a sponsor. Order up "The Timer" 12V with eliminator plate, solar panel and all the trimmins. They don't get any better than that, and Karl is the best...he'll have it on your doorstep in no time!

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[clayg08]

ForEverlast is a site sponsor as well. They have a great 12v lower unit that's built like a tank. I bet if you call them and mention TBH they would give you a deal. 5yr warranty on timer and works on 6 or 12v.



This unit is $79.95 at Buc-ees right now.



http://www.foreverlastonline.com/Con...-Kit_p_14.html

I set up and built a 12v ForEverlast unit with their cage and added a solar panel a few weeks ago. I like their plate design and that motor combo shoots corn like crazy !

[RascalArms]

I set up and built a 12v ForEverlast unit with their cage and added a solar panel a few weeks ago. I like their plate design and that motor combo shoots corn like crazy !

Yep, I love mine...it has worked great so far. If I were you, however, I would change that coon cage out to a bigger one. Those little bastages can reach the plate on the one you have and just hang onto it like a jungle gym. They will have you cleaned out in no time.
I've made a couple a little wider than the barrel and just use ratchet straps to hold them down. Here is a pic.

[talltexasshoote]

All Seasons unit with The Timer and solar panel.Hard to beat.

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[Big pig]

Love the Ultramatic feeders. But I have used the Texas Hunter units for many years with excellent results too

I have bought some cheap TH units in sale
Get the 12 volts and throw further.

With PVC pipe over the legs, cages are now not necessary


BP

[RascalArms]

Love the Ultramatic feeders. But I have used the Texas Hunter units for many years with excellent results too

I have bought some cheap TH units in sale
Get the 12 volts and throw further.

With PVC pipe over the legs, cages are now not necessary.


BP

IMO PVC, carpet tacks, shark teeth, grease on legs, etc...ALL are just a temporary fix for coons. I used PVC pipe and it worked great for about a year until it gets dirty and scratched...then they climb up it with no problem.

Long term, 1" x 1" screen cage big enough to go completely around the barrel (where they can't reach the spinner) OR Spin Tech or The Eliminator spin plate with a good 12v system is the way to go. Again, just IMO.

[Bluetex]

ForEverlast units x2

[Big pig]

IMO PVC, carpet tacks, shark teeth, grease on legs, etc...ALL are just a temporary fix for coons. I used PVC pipe and it worked great for about a year until it gets dirty and scratched...then they climb up it with no problem.

Long term, 1" x 1" screen cage big enough to go completely around the barrel (where they can't reach the spinner) OR Spin Tech or The Eliminator spin plate with a good 12v system is the way to go. Again, just IMO.

Schedule 40 PVC is slick and lasts a long time. Sewer pipe doesn't work.
I have ten thousand photos of feeders on ten feeders without coons on the cage.
Suspend with chains so they spin.

Just my experience over the past 10 years. But whatever works.
KAC!

BP

[AgBass01]

I'm not worried about coons. We've welded up cages that are the same size as the barrel that extend a good 2ft below the feeder.

[AgBass01]

Ended up getting the foreverlast from academy because I found a gift card I got at Christmas.

[RascalArms]

Ended up getting the foreverlast from academy because I found a gift card I got at Christmas.

Well played sir!

[Dale Moser]

Any thoughts on 12v vs 6v. What's the advantage of 12 over 6?

Aside from throwing corn further, I like the way 12v units operate spin tech, and eliminator plates better. When it comes on the drop all the way down, when they shut off they slam shut.

[RascalArms]

Aside from throwing corn further, I like the way 12v units operate spin tech, and eliminator plates better. When it comes on the drop all the way down, when they shut off they slam shut.

Yep, 12v motors don't mess around. You best be prepared during Test Mode or you can get hurt!