Are there brands of feeder motors that are better than others? Bought a new 12 volt feeder from Academy and it seems the motor is weak. Tried 3 different batteries with the same results. Only spins the corn in about a 10' circle. What brand of motor should I replace it with? Thanks
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Here’s what I’ve discovered.
Your clock you use has an impact on corn [emoji535] distance.
I have a wild game nation feeder. Which uses the old Remington parts, that are actually the blower motor from a GM fan motor as it’s motor.
I had a bear [emoji199] tear off my feeder plate so I had to make a fix. Having several replacement units, I simply replaced the whole feeder motor box [emoji403] with another spare and took the damaged one down to repair.
When I hooked it up, the corn [emoji535] didn’t seem to be throwing far. Threw good, but didn’t blast out. Thinking it was my battery, I put the tester on it and showed me a full charge. Then I checked to see I had the clock/timer set @ 100% fan action which I did.
What I did see however is that on this unit, the original clock must have went bad and I had replaced it with an American Hunter clock. These clicks work fine, but might not recognize the command to disburse @ 100%.
I left it alone because the area I use is tight and it throws in a smaller circle ⭕️.
But for areas where I want a big corn broadcast, I’m making sure the clocks match the unit.
Trust me on this one ! I have 11 feeders, 55 gallon drums all with 12 volt motors.
Bear [emoji199] damage
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Originally posted by mikerosa View PostHere’s what I’ve discovered.
Your clock you use has an impact on corn [emoji535] distance.
I have a wild game nation feeder. Which uses the old Remington parts, that are actually the blower motor from a GM fan motor as it’s motor.
I had a bear [emoji199] tear off my feeder plate so I had to make a fix. Having several replacement units, I simply replaced the whole feeder motor box [emoji403] with another spare and took the damaged one down to repair.
When I hooked it up, the corn [emoji535] didn’t seem to be throwing far. Threw good, but didn’t blast out. Thinking it was my battery, I put the tester on it and showed me a full charge. Then I checked to see I had the clock/timer set @ 100% fan action which I did.
What I did see however is that on this unit, the original clock must have went bad and I had replaced it with an American Hunter clock. These clicks work fine, but might not recognize the command to disburse @ 100%.
I left it alone because the area I use is tight and it throws in a smaller circle ⭕️.
But for areas where I want a big corn broadcast, I’m making sure the clocks match the unit.
Trust me on this one ! I have 11 feeders, 55 gallon drums all with 12 volt motors.
Bear [emoji199] damage
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You need a taller tree
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I'm buying these from now on. They seem to work great. No longevity test yet but we'll see. Have to be better than the chinamade junk.
Last edited by adam_p; 08-07-2018, 06:59 AM.
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Originally posted by EastTexasMan View PostLol that ladder in the bed of the pickup reminds me of something OSHA would show in safety videos...... whatever works though
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But it works !!! Lol [emoji23]
No osha out in the woods and I was doing this alone without even someone to hold the ladder. OSHA woulda died a heart attack. Lol
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