camojohn Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 My old timer packed up, so I decided to put together one of my own that is adjustable. At the moment I have it flapping for 7 seconds and stopped for 5 second. Does anyone know how long I should have it flapping and stopped for to get the best results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 My current timer is not adjustable, but I have been experimenting with a remote on/off connected to timer. I find the flapper is most useful in catching the attention of the pigeon, and especially so if for boundary or other reasons you can't get on the field/line the birds want. For me the best results come from about 4/5 flaps, the same as a pigeon landing, then stop until the bird has either committed or ignored the pattern. If the pigeon don't commit, sometimes a few more flaps as they're flying away will turn them. I have days like other PW guys when the flapper scares them, but generally I find it worth carrying. When we used to pull a string with a mechanical flapper a few flaps and stop did the trick. I would be interested in your timer, don't fancy forking out another £20 from a supplier.All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camojohn Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 My home made timer is a bit of a lash-up. I purchased a small time circuit online, but it turned out to be either on or off and not cycle. Anyway I purchased another one the same and joined the two together. I have since found another circuit online that does on/off all in one for about £8. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLIC-TIMER-SWITCH-10A-Delay-ON-Off-Switch-12V-TIME-ON-1-700s-OFF-1-300s-Repeat-/221270377713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3384be04f1 You will need 2 wires for you battery, 2 wires for your flapper. you will also need 1 extra wire to link the battery terminal on the circuit to the middle relay terminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Cheers for that, I think even a muppet like me could wire it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 The intermittent timer on my flapper is set to flap for 20 seconds approx, then 5 seconds off. I use my flapper for Corvid shooting, and it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 My home made timer is a bit of a lash-up. I purchased a small time circuit online, but it turned out to be either on or off and not cycle. Anyway I purchased another one the same and joined the two together. I have since found another circuit online that does on/off all in one for about £8. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLIC-TIMER-SWITCH-10A-Delay-ON-Off-Switch-12V-TIME-ON-1-700s-OFF-1-300s-Repeat-/221270377713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3384be04f1 You will need 2 wires for you battery, 2 wires for your flapper. you will also need 1 extra wire to link the battery terminal on the circuit to the middle relay terminal. Many thanks for that John. Was a great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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