chicken coop motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

 

  • Includes motor, mounting bracket, AC-DC Adapter, lift cable and illustrated instructions.

  • Works similar to a fishing reel.   Has a reversible motor with open and closed stop settings.

  • Motor stops door at positions you set.  No counter-weight needed.

  • Motor can lift-lower a door up to 4 pounds, with a door opening up to 25 inches.

  • Motor lifts and lowers door smoothly in a few seconds.  It never allows door to drop suddenly. 

  • If your door swings open, convert it to vertical lift by installing it in side-channels. 

  • Plug-in ready to your lamp timer switch, X-10 control, battery, or our "Butler" remote control.

 

   

BENEFITS 

 

  • You decide what time your chicken coop door opens and closes – thereafter it’s automatic!

  • Sleep a little later.  The D20 opens the door each morning allowing your hens to feed or free-range on their own.

  • If you arrive home late, or if the weather is so poor you can’t attend your coop on-time, relax because chickens enter the coop about the same time every day, and the D20 will automatically close the door at the time you set.

  • You can also set multiple door openings and closings each day.  This can benefit in several ways.  It can influence egg production by exposing hens to longer periods of daylight by preventing them from re-entering the coop too soon.  It can foil small predators that sneak-in to steal eggs after your hens are out.  And, it can help manage heat inside the coop.            

  • Raccoons, fox, dogs, cats, coyotes, etc. eventually give up and go elsewhere. 

    

Testimonials

 

“I can leave my chickens for the weekend and not worry.”   Steve, Vermont

 

“My chickens make a ruckus if I don't open the door on time, and then my neighbors complain.

        My problem is I can't get up at that hour because of my schedule.  I really appreciate the good sleep

        that I now get because of this motor.”   Cindy, California

 

“My husband gave it to me as a gift.   I thought it was silly but now I’d never give it up.”   Robin, Texas

 

“Nice product … saves me time … and I don’t lose sleep wondering if I closed the door.”   Jack, Missouri

 

“I don’t lose chickens and eggs to varmints like I used to.  Motor paid for itself in a few months.”   Meg, Oregon

 

“The battery feature is quite satisfactory given no electric power near our chicken house.”   Edward, England

 

   

No ac power?  here aRE battery and timer for $60.00 to $75.00.   solar charger extra.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery:                www.cabelas.com      In Search Window enter “IK-018049”            12 volt Battery with AC-DC charger

 12-volt Timer:      www.cabelas.com      In Search Window enter “IA-226720”            12 volt Digital Timer

        Alternate:      www.dofflorida.com    Model TM-619-12                                              12 volt Digital Timer

 Solar:                     www.basspro.com     In Search Window enter “38-830-842-00”    12 volt Solar Charger

 

Appropriate Timer: Digital or analog.  Timer label and advertised features should include any of the following ratings: "appliance, motor, fan, pump, HP, 1/4, or 1/3".  Timers that do not have one of these feature can cause problems.  Never use a timer that has "Adjustable (low, med, hi) motor speed control".

Appropriate Battery:  Battery should be 12-volt, 8Ah or more. 

Appropriate Solar Charger:  Charger should be 12-volt to 18-volt, 1 Watt to 2 Watts.

Note: Above components successfully used to power D20 motors in remote areas.  Cabela's timer (American Hunter) is available in analog and digital versions.  Analog timer does not receive good customer ratings.  We used digital version with good results.  Timer has terminals to connect battery, motor and solar charger.  Less expensive TM-619 timer also used with success.  Solar charger elective.  We added a 12 volt solar charger from www.basspro.com and battery remained fully charged.  Without solar charger, battery needed monthly charging; more often in winter and northern geographic locations.  Add-a-Motor is not affiliated with American Hunter, basspro.com, cabelas.com or dofflorida.com.  There are other components available from various sources.

 

recommendations about door materials and the control switch you choose.

 

Wooden doors can swell and jam, damaging motor.  We recommend coop doors made from plexiglas, aluminum, or 2-side tempered masonite.  These materials offer trouble free operation.  Maximum: 4 pounds.

  

We recommend AC lamp timer switches, X-10 control, "Butler" remote control, and 12-volt timers.  If you choose an AC timer, select one with battery backup to preserve time of day and On/Off settings.  Battery/timer/solar systems are ideal when AC power is not available.  We do NOT recommend dusk-to-dawn sensors because on overcast or stormy days, especially in winter, it can prematurely close door leaving your hens locked-out overnight and at risk of predation. 

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND PRICING

We ship throughout the world.  Our motors can be used in any country regardless of AC electric power supply or socket.  The following examples are what we supply, cost, and what you need depending on your order and location.

   

1. Model D20: $99.95 each.  Postal Mail to Australia, Europe and South America is $19.60 for one D20 (lower per motor when ordering two or more).

Includes AC-DC Adapter that requires 110v, 60Hz electric input.  Adapter can be used in any country when plugged into a Voltage Converter that outputs 110v, 60Hz.  Customer furnishes appropriate Converter that fits local electric socket.

   

2. Model D20X: $89.95 each.  Postal Mail to Australia, Europe and South America is $14.85 for one D20 (lower per motor when ordering two or more).

Customer furnishes AC-DC Adapter or 12-volt battery.  AC-DC Adapter rated 12-volts DC, 1 Amp unregulated, with a barrel shaped output plug measuring 5.5-mm OD x 2.5-mm ID, center-positive (this is a common type worldwide).  Appropriate battery is 12-volt, 8Ah or more.

   

Please note: Postal Mail rates can vary.  VAT or other duty paid by customer.  Normal delivery time is 10 business days or less.

 

Product Questions

Email to: info@add-a-motor.com

 

How to Order

Call toll-free 1-888-233-6686, 8:30 am to 4 pm, M-F, Arizona time.

Fax to 1-480-836-4208.

Email to info@add-a-motor.com.   We will furnish detailed instructions on how to proceed.

   

We accept AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.

 

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