Scottyshooter36 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi all, im due to go pigeon shooting today but during the day expecting some rain. I was wondering if my pigeon magnet would be alright to leave out in the field whilst its raining? Would i need to cover up the battery or motor with anything so that they are not exposed to the wet? Many Thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beechris Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) i would cover the battery but im not sure about the motor. you could use it when its not raining and bring it in when its raining . :unsure: Edited April 25, 2010 by beechris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I have used a rotary in the rain with no problems, but I do have the battery in a small canvas carry pouch (not to protect it from the rain, just to make it easier to carry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyshooter36 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Thanks guys :unsure: I dont really know what i could use? Would wrapping or covering up the battery with a black bin liner or even a black, brownish coat do the trick? Or do you think it would spook the pigeons before they arrived into my pattern? Cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I have one of my pinewood batteries in the canvas bag it comes with and then the 17amp battery i just put a half shell on top of it, i do this in sun as well just to hide it a little. most rotaries are made with windscreen wiper motors that sits in the front of the car under a grill, it gets wet there so why not in the field. the pinewood is shower proof, made so rain from above cant get into the motor, only if put under water. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I've never had a problem leaving the battery uncovered when I've been out shooting and it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 don't worry about the battery, you're not going to get good enough conductivity through rain water sitting on it to short the terminals out, and its sealed so rain won't get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Never had any problems leaving magnet or battery out whilst it rained. Just give the magnet a good squirt with WD40 when you get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern 57 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Same as above mate never had any problem with magnet or battery whilst shooting in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyshooter36 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ah okay thanks guys, luckily it didn't rain as expected so was all good. Many thanks people Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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