We've compiled a helpful list of some key things we think you'll want to consider before investing in a directional fish feeder for your pond or lake. We encourage you to compare our products with the competition before making this important investment. Everything about Texas Hunter Products' Directional Fish Feeders reflect quality and convenience. The company maintains a large inventory, and the fish feeders are professionally boxed and ready for immediate shipment to your location. It’s no wonder fish hatcheries, pond professionals and lake owners across America rate Texas Hunter as the most reliable fish feeder on the market! How does it work? It’s important to ask what moves the feed from the hopper to the device that dispenses the feed into the water. Extra components can break down, clog-up and create problems with the feed flow. Another important feature to make sure your feeder has, is a ‘true’ funnel in the bottom of the hopper - not just a flat area with a hole in it that the feed is supposed to drop through. A funnel ensures that all feed flows through the system properly. >> Texas Hunter’s patented system eliminates the need for extra components. By utilizing a patented dual motor system, the feed flows through the funnel directly into the center of the centrifugal air blower assembly. There are no extra components that can break down, and Texas Hunter's custom motors are powerful, highly reliable and extremely dependable. What dispenses the feed? Fish pellets should be carefully delivered into the water on an air stream. Batting or deflecting the feed pellets can cause them to disintegrate before they get to the fish, wasting the food and your feed investment. >> Texas Hunter engineered and patented an air blower system, creating a high velocity air stream that blows the feed into the water. This exclusive feeding system projects the feed pellets up to 45 feet into the water with a 20-foot wide pie-shaped pattern and maintains the consistency of the feed pellet all the way into the water. Does the feeder waste any feed? Select a feeder that delivers the feed into the water, not on your dock or pond bank. Single-motor units and fish feeders with systems that lack the engineering and design to effectively deliver the feed into the water, will drop feed directly in front of the feeder. >> Texas Hunter’s exclusive timer activates the air blower system before releasing the feed. So when the feed is released, it is blown directly out into the water. After each feed event, the Texas Hunter directional feeders clean themselves out by running the blower motor a few additional seconds after the feed flow is turned off. This ensures that all of the feed in the blower assembly has been delivered into the water and not on the ground. It's just one example of how Texas Hunter’s investment in design and engineering makes a big difference. What is the Warranty? A solid warranty is important to your investment. It's also good to ask how long the company has been in the feeder business and if they’ve had any service problems with the product. >> Texas Hunter patented their first wildlife feeder in 1961. The EZSet Digital Timer, a Texas Hunter Products exclusive, carries a 5-Year limited warranty and is the easiest timer to set on the market. With only three buttons and a large display, setting the feed times is a snap. Solar Power & Mounting Options. Because fish feeders sometimes need to be mounted in particular areas around a lake, the ability to mount the solar charger on the side that will receive the most sunlight is important. Protecting the wires from varmints is also paramount. And the output of the solar charger is critical to maintaining a strong charge on the battery. >> Texas Hunter’s 2.5 Watt Commercial Solar Charger is pre-wired to mount on any side of the feeder to maximize the sun’s energy, regardless of the feeder’s position on the lake. The solar charger maintains the charge on the powerful 12-volt battery that powers the feeder. Simply install the powder-coated steel mounting bracket on the sunny side of the feeder, and plug it in. What are the installation options? Having the flexibility to level your fish feeder on a sloping pond bank or mount the feeder directly onto a pier or a dock is important. Be sure to ask what leg options are available, and what is included to mount the feeder to the ground or a dock? >> Texas Hunter fish feeders include your choice of adjustable legs or straight legs, and both are made from heavy-duty 1 ½” powder-coated steel. The adjustable legs include large footpads and the length of each leg can be set independently. Heavy-duty 24” steel stakes are included to secure the feeder to the ground. The straight ‘dock’ legs are ideal for installing fish feeders on a pier, platform, pedestal or dock. They reduce the footprint of the feeder and include lag bolts that easily fasten the feeder to any platform. What's more, the Texas Hunter feeders even include NutSerts that are already mounted in the feeder for fast and easy leg installation. Simply line-up the leg holes, drop in a bolt and tighten. How easy is the feeder to troubleshoot? This is a very, very important question to ask when doing your research. In most other feeders, if any type of debris gets down into the feeding mechanism the feeder must be taken apart in order to clean it out. >> Why is Texas Hunter so different? They challenged their engineering team from the very beginning to incorporate two very important and convenient features that eliminate the hassle in the event something gets down into the blower assembly. Number One, a quick-release panel on the side of the feeder can be removed in seconds to expose the entire blower assembly. A ClearView funnel on the side of the blower allows you to instantly see inside, and immediately diagnose the problem. The Second feature is the easy access to clean out the system. With just four screws, the entire ClearView funnel removes to provide access to the complete blower system. Clean it out, re-install the ClearView funnel and you’re back in business within minutes. That’s all there is to it. Texas Hunter carefully engineered these exclusive features to make troubleshooting fish feeders effortless. Appearance can be important. After investing in a lake, fish and other elements, it’s not only important to have a feeder that works, but an attractive product that looks good year after year. Some feeders are shiny metal boxes that reflect sunlight on the edge of the lake. Others have long legs that stick out and take up a lot of space. Imagine the fish feeder on your property. Make sure the feeder and legs are powder-coated. Powder-coating is a professional paint process that prevents rust and is found on most outdoor products like lawn furniture and barbeque grills. >> Texas Hunter’s feeders (including the legs and mounting bracket for the optional solar charger) are all powder-coated in and attractive Hunter Green finish for no extra charge. They're designed to withstand the harsh elements that the feeder will be exposed to for many years to come. When can you get one? A good question when you’re considering a purchase. Do they have the product available, boxed and ready to ship when you order? How long will delivery take? >> All Texas Hunter Products are professionally boxed and ready for immediate shipping. Most feeders are delivered within two to four business days anywhere in the US. They also have a dealer network of lake management professionals and fish farms across America. Call (800) 969-3337 for a free freight quote over the phone or a dealer near you. Extra Features. In addition to a reliable, great looking fish feeding machine, Texas Hunter added several other features you won’t find on any other fish feeder. These standard features include two built-in feed level sight gauges that make it easy to check your feed status from land, on the water or across the lake. A lockable door protects the timer and battery from the weather, varmints, and vandalism and conveniently displays the timer for easy access. Texas Hunter directional feeders, including the larger capacity DF425, maintain a low profile for easy filling. And the EZ Set digital timer, a Texas Hunter exclusive, features a built-in battery tester and solar charger indicator…taking the guesswork out of knowing what your battery condition is at all times. Check with your Lake Management or Fish Professional... they will have answers to technical questions you may have including what to feed, how much to feed and when to feed. Call (800) 969-3337 to locate a pond management company or fish supplier near you. To request a free Texas Hunter 20-Page Color Catalog: click here |
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