oz.man64 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi all im running my magnet on a 17 amp battery and iv blown more speed controllers than i want to. Its had new motor and has only two wires into it. Did somebody post about using a car heater cintrol asone? All sensible advice gladly received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 How about a House Dimmer Switch.?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz.man64 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Tried that to no avail pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 This is the speed controller wot ois made ups.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I think I'd buy one, but where's the fun in that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I have built my own from bits obtained from Maplins (NO not the Holiday Camp!). They sell a speed controller for around £12 which I housed in a plastic box (Morrisons soup container). I included a 2 amp fuse and holder and the small croc clips (Maplins). All joints are soldered and the container painted with blackboard paint. I have taped a small zip lock bag with spare fuses, to the container. A word of advice, when using any speed controller, turn ON SLOWLY, to avoid a power surge and popping the fuse (hence the spare fuses). Having built my own magnet, I carry an old sponge bag with a zip top, inside is a small multi tool, roll of tape, electrical connector block, length of para cord and a spare croc clip. They weigh very little and can often save the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 There is absolutely no need to use a speed controller on a magnet , save your money and let it run as fast as it will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I used the one from A1 Decoys. Yes, after two years it melted, but they managed to find me another (despite no longer stocking sealand, they managed to get me one). It burnt out because of resistance caused by rust in the rotor of the gearbox. Once all was cleaned and sorted, fitted the new speed controller and no more problems. If you are blowing speed controllers, I would suggest you check the rotor for rust, and ensure the gearbox and rotor are well greased. That usually cures the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 There is absolutely no need to use a speed controller on a magnet , save your money and let it run as fast as it will go. know all ...................so how do you stop the pigeons getting dizzy then......huh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 If I used my magnet without a speed controller, they would be bloody racing pigeons ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 If I used my magnet without a speed controller, they would be bloody racing pigeons ! it matters not. know all ...................so how do you stop the pigeons getting dizzy then......huh ? I should have expected someone from the backwoods to be clueless in such things , a joyride tablet given to the pigeon 2 hrs before putting him on the magnet stops dizzyness and motion sickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 it matters not. I should have expected someone from the backwoods to be clueless in such things , a joyride tablet given to the pigeon 2 hrs before putting him on the magnet stops dizzyness and motion sickness. thanks for the advice ...........oh silly me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) it matters not. I should have expected someone from the backwoods to be clueless in such things , a joyride tablet given to the pigeon 2 hrs before putting him on the magnet stops dizzyness and motion sickness. That and a chain dangling from the decoys feet to the ground to "earth" them, so preventing static build up which could cause motion sickness or aggravate it They used to have that on all the cars in the 50's and 60's Edited August 17, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbbracken Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 look at my forum cheap speed control off ebay £2.75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 look at my forum cheap speed control off ebay £2.75 Yep, I ordered two to have as "spares" in case one ever breaks again For that price I couldn't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 know all ...................so how do you stop the pigeons getting dizzy then......huh ? I think if I had a bloomin great metal spike up my ****, dizziness would be the least of my worries ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think if I had a bloomin great metal spike up my ****, dizziness would be the least of my worries ! you would be rolling your eyes for sure.................(and making pretend noises that you were enjoying it !) dont mean you yourself of coarse ...just generally speaking...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hmmm that's a thought. Okay, come in, admit it, who uses lube on the decoys spikes before inserting ? Hahahahaha Or do you let the pigeons suffer from piles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffjjack Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Bought one of these from that auction site http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-50V-40A-2000W-MAX-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-PWM-HHO-RC-Controller-12V-24V-48V-UK-/331530690628?hash=item4d30c4e044 Only £8.88 so thought I'd give it a try.... tested it in the garage with a 17ah battery (no arms or birds on it) and it ran for 7h and was still going when I got home and was not even warm to the touch...So far so good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 It looks a bit like the Maplins type, except for the box. I installed a fuse and holder into mine, just in case. As already stated, just turn ON/OFF SLOWLY to avoid a surge, which will blow the fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 It looks a bit like the Maplins type, except for the box. I installed a fuse and holder into mine, just in case. As already stated, just turn ON/OFF SLOWLY to avoid a surge, which will blow the fuse. or put a SLOW type fuse in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz.man64 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Many thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1965 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) This is one of cheap £2.75 flea bay speed controllers, came this morning, slows flapper right down for the crows! Next to it is a old 3 speed car heater fan switch, gives me off and three speeds on the magnet and was free out of scrap car. Edited August 25, 2015 by Charlie1965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 how many RPM does it slow it down to ...and what is the diameter of the arc..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie1965 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Have never counted. Only planning to use the little speed controller on the flapper as imagine my old homemade magnet would burn it out, as wiper motor is off old Vauxhall cavalier. Will try doing some rpm counts next time I get out. Nice looking speed controller you made up, will the next model have gears and a sequential shift gearstick 😄 Edited August 25, 2015 by Charlie1965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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