6/6/11
Well, the American Hunter timer gave out. It still tells time, but it stopped sending a signal to the drapery motor to open and close the door. I tested the battery and it was fine. What I've had to do now is run extension cord out to the coop and plug in the drapery motor to a timer and plug that into the surge protector. It's not the ideal setup since it's dependent on the house electricity. I may get another timer, but for right now it works.
3/27/11
I got my Addamotor D20 installed along with the timer and battery this weekend. If you decide to go with the D20 and you want to use a solar panel hooked up to a timer and battery, make sure you get the "kit" from DHA at http://www.discounthomeautomation.com/Solar-Panel-Battery-Timer-Kit-AAHSBTK . I bought the pieces separately at Cabela's and paid much more. I have an electrical pullout box that will house the battery and timer. Leftover plexiglass will be used to make a cover for the D20 to protect it from the elements, but I'm not too worried about that.
Well, the American Hunter timer gave out. It still tells time, but it stopped sending a signal to the drapery motor to open and close the door. I tested the battery and it was fine. What I've had to do now is run extension cord out to the coop and plug in the drapery motor to a timer and plug that into the surge protector. It's not the ideal setup since it's dependent on the house electricity. I may get another timer, but for right now it works.
3/27/11
I got my Addamotor D20 installed along with the timer and battery this weekend. If you decide to go with the D20 and you want to use a solar panel hooked up to a timer and battery, make sure you get the "kit" from DHA at http://www.discounthomeautomation.com/Solar-Panel-Battery-Timer-Kit-AAHSBTK . I bought the pieces separately at Cabela's and paid much more. I have an electrical pullout box that will house the battery and timer. Leftover plexiglass will be used to make a cover for the D20 to protect it from the elements, but I'm not too worried about that.
