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Joined: Oct 2001
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Freak of Nature
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These I have had the best luck with while running the cams on send pics as you take them. Anyone had great luck with other solar set ups? ![[Linked Image]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m8LAOR-kL._AC_SX679_.jpg)
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Freak of Nature
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I don't do the solar. Just a simple 12V feeder battery in a box and a cable. Strap it to a tree and forget about it for over a year.
"Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters."
-- Archibald Rutledge
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To God Be The Glory!
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Our club uses tactacam solar battery pac on our cell cameras. Nothing but good to say about them. Cabelas sells for $59.
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Pumpkin - The Thermal Expert
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Pumpkin - The Thermal Expert
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I use the spypoint link micro solar. Hardly ever have to fool with them. Changing sd card once a year is about it.
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Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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I don't do the solar. Just a simple 12V feeder battery in a box and a cable. Strap it to a tree and forget about it for over a year. That may be easier, huh: 8 AA batteries would give you 12V and ~2.5Amp-hrs $40 here is a 12v 18Ah battery = ~55 AA batteries. AmazonBattery box is ~$15 battery boxwires ~$3.5 tactacam connectorsDrill a hole in side for the wire + little silicone. That is cheaper than most solar set ups.
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I've got one hooked to a lawn mower battery, but the solar are easier for me.
To God Be The Glory!
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I don't do the solar. Just a simple 12V feeder battery in a box and a cable. Strap it to a tree and forget about it for over a year. This has worked well for me.
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Old Mossy Horns
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I hav a solar on my reveal without the big box - been going 8 months or so - no issues - just panel amd cord
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self
We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Herd 360 makes some solar panels that are really good https://www.herd360.com/
Last edited by halljb2; 10/28/24 09:41 PM.
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Herd360 is the best I’ve ever seen or used. Customer service by the owner is excellent.
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I don't have any cell cameras, but 6 AA batteries will run the Browning cameras I have been using for the last few years. They last about 4 months in really high traffic areas and 6 to 9 months in lower traffic areas. I take 10 second videos with a 20 second delay.
This works well for me because we live here, and cards usually get changed every week. Since we are in and out regularly, the deer pay no attention. I have had mature bucks and does on camera within an hour or two of me changing cards or filling feeders, and the turkeys will just step into the woods while I am there, or just move to one of the other feeder locations.
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Freak of Nature
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I don't have any cell cameras, but 6 AA batteries will run the Browning cameras I have been using for the last few years. They last about 4 months in really high traffic areas and 6 to 9 months in lower traffic areas.
Cell cameras are a totally different animal. They eat AA batteries in just a few weeks. You can get the cameras to last 2 months or so on lithium AA’s but lithiums cost $3+ a piece so it takes $50 in batteries to run one camera for half a season. The rechargeable packs are ok if you live local and can change them as needed without a lot of fuss. The solar packs are ok but fairly worthless in thick woods. I built 5 of those 12v boxes for $50 a piece and I charge them in August to full and never have to fool with them again except to move them or take them up after turkey season goes out. I used to run lithium AA’s until the prices went through the roof. The box is about $10 The battery is about $25 The cable and grommet is about $15-$16 from Herd360
"Some men are mere hunters; others are turkey hunters."
-- Archibald Rutledge
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Herd 360. Best solar/battery there is.
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