mrikirkby Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I bought a speed controller of fleabay for my 12v wiper motor rotary and it works fine for 5 mins then stops, unplug for 5 mins and plug it again and its ok again for 5 mins until it stops again ? Any ideas peeps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yes.Stop being a tightwad and buy a decent product from a proper retailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sounds like there is some sort of thermal cut-out and the load from your magnet is too much for your particular speed controller. Invest in a Magtime controller and you won't be disapointed. More expensive than most at £29 but a quality bit of kit. Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 +1 magtame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I bought a speed controller of fleabay for my 12v wiper motor rotary and it works fine for 5 mins then stops, unplug for 5 mins and plug it again and its ok again for 5 mins until it stops again ? Any ideas peeps ? I bet you get all day out of one battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey10765666 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Some on ebay say they are no good for home made magnets,, what i use is a 12v car bulb its a good resistor for slowing your magnet down,, you got to try a few different types to get the right speed,, my mate uses a halogen headlight bulb but Ive got to use an indicator bulb,, SO THERES A TIP FOR YOU A BULB MAKES A GOOD RESISTOR, and if you use enough of them u can make a runway lol Edited March 28, 2013 by whitey10765666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoy1979 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Some on ebay say they are no good for home made magnets,, what i use is a 12v car bulb its a good resistor for slowing your magnet down,, you got to try a few different types to get the right speed,, my mate uses a halogen headlight but Ive got to use an indicator bulb,, SO THERES A TIP FOR YOU A BULB MAKES A GOOD RESISTOR, and if you use enough of them u can make a runway lol What a bright idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 +1 magtame +2 for Magtame..AND I just sold one of my two yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I got one from A1 decoys and did exactly the same, worked for 5mins and then stops. This was used on an AA magnet. I would definitely go magtame for a speed controller, or i just left mine going flat out, if the pigeons want to feed there it wont matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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