FIAP Solar Feeder

A digitally controlled, solar-powered automatic fish feeder with up to six feeding times a day, adjustable throw speed and spread width, and a broadcast radius of up to 6 metres. Handles pellets from 1 to 10 mm and runs about a week at six feeds a day on a full battery charge. Supplied as a complete kit — feeder only, or matched to a 20, 50 or 100 litre FBD feed hopper.

SKU: 1566-2

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Key Features

  • Digitally controlled automatic feeder with up to six separate feeding times a day
  • Feed duration set anywhere from 1 to 59 seconds per feed, with adjustable throw speed and spread width
  • Broadcasts feed to a radius of up to 6 metres
  • Handles pellets from 1 to 10 mm — note that blockages can occur at 8 mm and above depending on pellet shape and oil content
  • Solar powered: a full battery charge runs roughly six feeds a day for about a week with no sun at all
  • Delivered as a complete assembly kit including the 6 V battery, the solar module and installation instructions
  • Buy the feeder on its own, or matched to a 20 L (14 kg), 50 L (35 kg) or 100 L (70 kg) FBD feed hopper
  • Sizing: multiply your daily feed demand by the days you want between refills to pick the hopper, then confirm your pellet sits inside 1–10 mm and ideally under 8 mm

Specifications

ModelSKUHopper capacityFeeds per dayPellet sizeShipping size and weight
Feeder Only1566Hopper not includedUp to 61–10 mm25 × 20 × 20 cm, 5 kg
Feeder with 20 L Hopper1566-2020 L (14 kg of feed)Up to 61–10 mm65 × 45 × 45 cm, 7 kg
Feeder with 50 L Hopper1566-5050 L (35 kg of feed)Up to 61–10 mm65 × 45 × 60 cm, 10 kg
Feeder with 100 L Hopper1566-100100 L (70 kg of feed)Up to 61–10 mm65 × 45 × 90 cm, 15 kg
Feed duration per feedingAdjustable, 1 to 59 seconds
Throw radiusUp to 6 metres, with adjustable speed and spread width
Pellet cautionBlockages can occur with pellets 8 mm and larger depending on pellet shape and oil content
Power6 V battery charged by the supplied solar module
Autonomy without sunAbout one week at six feeds a day from a full charge
Solar module rating (W)Not published — confirm on enquiry
Battery capacity (Ah)Not published — confirm on enquiry
Supplied asComplete assembly kit with 6 V battery, solar module and installation instructions
Mounting bracketsNot listed — contact Fresh By Design

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right model?
Work out your daily feed demand, multiply it by the number of days you want between refills, then pick the hopper that holds it: 20 L holds about 14 kg, 50 L about 35 kg and 100 L about 70 kg. Last, check your pellet is inside the 1 to 10 mm range.
What pellet size will it handle?
Pellets from 1 to 10 mm. Blockages can occur with pellets 8 mm and larger depending on pellet shape and oil content, so send us your pellet specification if you are feeding near that size.
What happens on a run of cloudy days?
A full battery charge runs about six feeds a day for roughly a week with no solar input at all, so an ordinary overcast spell will not stop feeding. Site the solar module in clear sun, and drop the number of feeds a day if you expect a long run without light.
How many feeds a day can it do?
Up to six separate feeding times, each set to run anywhere from 1 to 59 seconds.
How far does it throw the feed?
To a radius of up to 6 metres, with the throw speed and spread width both adjustable.
Does it come with a hopper?
It can be bought as the feeder only, or supplied with a 20 L, 50 L or 100 L FBD feed hopper. Contact us for information on feeder mounting brackets.
What is in the box?
A complete assembly kit including the 6 V battery, the solar module and installation instructions.

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