Automatic door - Solar power

[Kirmi8]

Hi everyone.

I have a chickenguard Extreme door and have been burning through batteries now that it’s cold out. We are looking at trying to set up solar for it as changing batteries is a pain. Does anyone have an experience and recommendations on equipment to do this?

Thanks!

 

[RojoMarz]

We use solar for our water...DH is the expert, but if I remember correctly, we have a solar panel, inverter and a marine battery. Also, there is wire running from the panel to the inverter and battery (which sits inside a heavy duty weather proof plastic lidded bin). The bin sits next to the coop, as the water plugs into the inverter. The panel is out in an open area.