How To Test Deer Feeder Solar Panel

I m thinking about going to 6v rechargeable batteries and solar panels for our deer feeders and have some questions.

How to test deer feeder solar panel. The best way to check for signs of life is to measure a solar panel s voltage. 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. 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.

I had a look at dads multimeter and the amps were set out way simpler. The racoons and squirrels kept breaking the wire and moving were the panel was pointing as they tried to get to the feeder. It is very easy to install. Testing the 12 volt solar panel.

How to test a 12 volt solar panel vs other voltages. The fact is that solar panels are passive energy gatherers and we can t tell much just looking at or touching them. Make sure to lock the boat winch as some of our bears have figured out how to trip the catch and have them freefall. My mistake the first time was i screwed it onto a tree beside the feeder rather than directly on the side the feeder.

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. Don t forget the compass so that the solar panel faces directly south. I think i stuffed up explaining the amps setting on this one as some of the megas ma. See how to test your solar panel for open voltage and current reading.

Will the solar panels still. Results will vary depending on sun strength time of day angle of light and temperatu. Our feeders are in the shade most of the day piney woods.