What temperature range can an automatic chicken coop door operate in?
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- Jul 31,2021
β What temperature range can an automatic chicken coop door operate in?
β Direct Answer: The limit is set by the battery rather than the door: the controller and motor run on 6-12 V DC and the housing is weather-resistant, so the door keeps cycling while the cells hold voltage. A quality alkaline set works to about -10 C; below that, fit lithium cells or move the battery pack inside the coop.
π Details: The limit is set by the battery more than by the door. The controller and motor run on 6-12 V DC inside a weather-resistant housing, so the door keeps cycling while the cells hold voltage; a quality alkaline set works to about -10 C. Below that, fit lithium cells or move the battery pack inside the coop, where the air stays above freezing.
π Buying note: For cold-climate distributors, sell the door and the lithium cells together. It removes the most common winter complaint before it happens.