timers + magnets

[karl h]

Has anyone tried using a timer on a magnet dont even know if it can be done, but I took my dad shootin with me the other day first time he has been in years and ever seen a magnet working. He siad they dont look natural and would be better if it started and stopped and I sat there watching it and thinking about it and thought it could poss work better if it went on and off at random look that little bit more realistic.

[henry d]

My thoughts are if the magnet isn`t going then the essential movement is missing and any birds out of your sight will not be attracted to the pattern,however timers on flappers are a good idea as it shows that birds are jockeying for the best feeding spots and that would indicate to birds at a distance or close by that the effort will be well worth the flying over.

[webber]

I agree with Henry

 

webber

[Cranfield]

Stopping and starting your Magnet does rather negate its benefit, in my opinion.

 

However, there have been various threads on here over the years, debating the various speeds it should revolve at.

Some think faster, others think slower.

[Highlander]

It's movement that counts every time. Just try setting some white ping pong balls up on a flexi bar and watch what happens.

 

Different crops comand different solutions. Watch what you see, imagine what a pigeon sees from above, in say high crops, spring rape for instance. Mostly it's the white neck ring, at this time of year it's almost BRIGHT white and shows up before anything else. Immitate that and to a degree you'll pull the birds (pigeons that is, don't think it'd work on totty )

[Ears]

They have a point. No good using a magnet if its turned off. And as far as speed goes i recon just a little bit slower than a standard wiper motor on a full charge battery and Bobs your uncle.

[jonno 357]

Has anyone tried using a timer on a magnet dont even know if it can be done, but I took my dad shootin with me the other day first time he has been in years and ever seen a magnet working. He siad they dont look natural and would be better if it started and stopped and I sat there watching it and thinking about it and thought it could poss work better if it went on and off at random look that little bit more realistic.

 

 

Surley If he has not been shooting in years and has never seen a magnet working, how would he know if it would be better if it started and stoped etc

 

I'm a bit confused ?

 

Jonno

[Will Beasley]

Timers are a big no no with magnets.

 

For one the start up current going through the timers which are only designed for smaller current motors like on the flappers and peckers will quickly burn out the timer.

 

Secondly the continual, repated starting and stopping could put extra strain on the gears which are admittedly very tough but could shorten their lifespan.

 

Thirdly the Pigeons think that two stationary Pigeons with wings out stretched suddenly going from hovering like a Harrier jump jet to fast forward flight is ridiculous and generally **** themselves laughing and flare away from it pronto as its startlingly obvious that theyre not real.

 

Fourthly, as others have said....if it aint spinning..it aint pulling.

 

Stick to using timers on Flappers and peckers where they DO offer a distinct benefit.

[mossy835]