How To Test Deer Feeder Solar Panel

Our feeders are in the shade most of the day piney woods.

How to test deer feeder solar panel.

I think i stuffed up explaining the amps setting on this one as some of the megas ma. If you d like to learn more about what voltage is we ll let you look up ohm s law in order to keep things short and sweet in this article. How to test a 12 volt solar panel vs other voltages. Testing the 12 volt solar panel.

Will the solar panels still. The racoons and squirrels kept breaking the wire and moving were the panel was pointing as they tried to get to the feeder. The fact is that solar panels are passive energy gatherers and we can t tell much just looking at or touching them. The best way to check for signs of life is to measure a solar panel s voltage.

My mistake the first time was i screwed it onto a tree beside the feeder rather than directly on the side the feeder. As most solar panels are 12 volts the solar panel test methods are basically the same. Lantern batteries are getting expensive and are a pain to replace all the time. The solar panel will trickle charge your 6 volt battery during the day.

Save time and money by installing a moultrie 6 volt deluxe solar panel on your feeder. See how to test your solar panel for open voltage and current reading. We use moultrie feeder motors a chain is wrapped aroung the limb it is hanging from and a pulley and boat winch cable system is used to raise and lower the barrel. It is very easy to install.

Results will vary depending on sun strength time of day angle of light and temperatu. I m thinking about going to 6v rechargeable batteries and solar panels for our deer feeders and have some questions. Don t forget the compass so that the solar panel faces directly south.