Post by Big Joe on Sept 28, 2019 20:05:15 GMT -5
My son and I worked on 2 of the feeders here today.. We had help at first but she ran out on us, but it was ok she at least stayed until we got the new cut off doors installed and corn back in them. Then we had a few moments of fun.. had to change the complete thrower on one -- it is going back to manufacturer for repairs or replacement - cant keep the clock in time. set it and in 20 minutes its WAY off.. During the summer its set for only a 15 second run time at 7am -- we were standing there fixed the guard wires and it went off -- at 11:30am.. looked at the clock and yep it was screwed up.. so the son jumped on his phone and played service tag with them for a while. Finally the man told him if we could send it back they could fix it. Its not an expensive one but not a cheap one either - so it came off and my WAY old one replaced it (it may stay even if they fix the bad one) got it set and headed off to the second one - since we had the mixed feed in it the girl left us. As she was leaving she told us not to kill each other... Ok this one needed a new solar charger and we installed the zapper unit this year.. My dufus son stuck it in its spot and them pulled it in.. Took about 10 seconds and he was laying on the ground moaning.... for real it knocked him down and his arm was numb for a little while.. I didnt laugh (until we got back and I was telling the story), But for an inexpensive unit I know the raccoons wont be stealing the corn now. I heard it zap him and it is almost as loud as the big fence chargers at the barn LOL.. Just no thumping to let you know its working... I pulled the battery and unplugged the zapper unit and then soldered the new solar panel wires up and let him smear the liquid tape on them so my shoulders could rest, My shoulders are still sore for having them over my head for so long. I am not used to using those muscles..
Well the kids came down for supper I ask why she ran off and she said she knew it was going to blow up because I was already grumpy and he was doing his own thing.. she was right and had he not got zapped I am sure we would have got sideways. I kept saying we needed to do this or that and he kept doing it his way. We do get along just not when working LOL.. OR SHOOTING long distance, he just knows to much on his own.....
Well the kids came down for supper I ask why she ran off and she said she knew it was going to blow up because I was already grumpy and he was doing his own thing.. she was right and had he not got zapped I am sure we would have got sideways. I kept saying we needed to do this or that and he kept doing it his way. We do get along just not when working LOL.. OR SHOOTING long distance, he just knows to much on his own.....