Customer Reviews

Moultrie Feeders - 6 Volt Solar Panel

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have several deer feeders I've been using for over 10 years and have tried many different battery chargers as I run the feeders year round. I find these Moultree chargers to be the best. Easy to mount on the leg of the feeder and they last for several years. Only complaint: the electric line is NOT shielded and squirrels eat through it after a few months or so. I always need to go back and encase the electric lines in a metal sheath that I get at Lowes or Home Depot. Also, the batteries usually die after a year or two - before the solar charger fails. Also remember to clean the solar charger every few months to keep it operating at peak efficiency. Keeep the charger aimed at the best afternoon sun also. It should get at least 2-3 hours of sunlight a day. More is better, but I find it only needs 2-3 hours a day to keep the batteries fully charged. I also use a 7ah 6-volt battery instead of the standard 4.5ah 6-volt battery as it defiantely lasts longer.

Works as advertised. With this and a 6 volt rechargeable battery, I was able to keep my deer feeder going the entire season (I usually go through about 3 to 4 alkaline batteries in this amount of time). I have a meter on my feeder that gives me the status of battery power. After 4 months it still says the battery has 100% power. It was nice to know that after a busy week at work, that I could go sit in the stand on saturday morning and know that me feeder was working.

Moultrie continues to make quality solar panels that withstand the outdoor elements and produce the necessary charge for batteries. Have used their solar panels for many years and never been left wanting. *****

Nice compact and all the mounting harware is included!

I mention that the hardware is included because the desctiption is spotty at best.

This panel looks very much like the one I am replacing. The original one went bad (stopped charging) after about a year, which I thought was a bit premature. Anyway, this one was shipped to me quickly and is working fine. Time will tell if out performs the old one.

Good if you can provide direct sunlight. So be ready to clear limbs. Squirrels ate my wiring. Next time will make a sleeve out of hose. Suggest you do something to protect wiring when you hang.

I just suppose that this solar panel would work with my Moultrie,but to make it work with mine I would have had to drill a hole in the Battery compartment.
I gave it three stars because it probably work great if connected to an older feeder. Mine has the new connection with a rubber plug where it plugs in to another solar panel made by Moultrie. So make sure you get the right one or you will be cutting holes to get it connected.

I am using this unit with my fish feeder, hanging on the dock at our pond. I have had it in operation for about two months now and it keeps the 6 volt battery charged to 100% so my fish can have meals four times a day, seven day a week.

Rather than replace 6v batteries @ $3 to $4 a pop for my auto feeder I
invested in this 6v solar panel. It started working right out of the box
even with fluoresent lighting. Worked for this hunting season keeping 6v rechargeable
battery at 7.2v. I'm very pleased with purchase and panel.

Its not a scam. Worth our money and works great. Please remember its 6volt not a nuclear reactor. Its a very good product so no need to worry about its quality. Yes it is durable :)although its wise not to test its durability..you might go too far.