Simple Deer Feeder Moter & Timer Replacement Question

[Bigfootwolff]

I put a new 6 volt DC motor and Moutrie replacement timer in my feeder housing and tested it several times, and it threw corn great. I put a brand new Energizer 6 volt battery in it at the same time, and the timer indicated 100% battery. I go back 2 weeks later, today, and feeder does not throw, and I check and battery is completely dead. Took entire housing home, and removed the motor and timer.

I returned the Moultrie timer back to Acadmey and got another. I was talking to a guy there, and he said it sounds like there maybe a short somewhere. I looked at the motor and noticed there is a very faint red/Orange dot near one of the 2 prongs on the bottom of the motor. I am now assuming that prong is either a positive or negative connection, and should be wired to the appropriate positive or negative wire coming out of the timer to the motor. What throws me is the motor will spin no matter which way I have the prongs connected to the timer.

Question is if I have it wired wrong, will it cause some type of short and drain the battery prematurely. Second question is I assume the red dot denotes the positive prong. I am not well versed in electronics, so my question may sound silly, but I am just trying to avoid another trip to the lease only to find my feeder dead. Any help or insight is greatly appreciated.

[dustoffer]

Only thing that happens if you wire it wrong is the motor spins in the opposite direction.

I would more likely think it is a defective battery.

[speck1]

Solar panel? I am not much help with your situation. Most 6v setups that I have seen have been junk. If you don’t want to make the drive to find a dead feeder you should switch to an All Seasons 12v system. The Timer and motor are all clearly marked for plug and play. Good luck.

[trooperjd]

Best switch I ever made was from 6v to 12 volt. Going three years strong on same battery and solar panel