The American Hunter BL-EC6 is a 6 V solar maintenance charger designed to help keep a rechargeable feeder battery charged at a location without mains electricity.
The American Hunter BL-EC6 is a 6 V solar maintenance charger designed to help keep a rechargeable feeder battery charged at a location without mains electricity. Its alligator clips attach directly to most 6 V batteries with spring-top or F-tab terminals, and mounting brackets are included. Suitable for use Automatic feeders powered by a 6 V battery The American Hunter E-40 automatic feeder Rechargeable 6 V SLA batteries with spring terminals Rechargeable 6 V SLA batteries with F-tab terminals Maintaining battery charge throughout the feeding season Remote feeding locations without mains electricity Sites that are visited infrequently Compatible 6 V battery-powered lanterns and lights Supplementing the use of a mains-powered battery charger Why choose the American Hunter BL-EC6? Uses solar energy to charge the battery Intended for rechargeable 6 V feeder batteries Provides continuous low-current maintenance charging Helps reduce battery discharge at the feeding location Designed by the manufacturer not to overcharge the battery Simple direct connection with alligator clips Compatible with spring-top and F-tab terminals Requires no mains-electricity supply Mounting brackets included Suitable for permanent outdoor installation Can reduce maintenance visits for battery charging Technical specifications Product type: Solar maintenance charger Nominal battery voltage: 6 V Energy source: Sunlight Charging method: Continuous low-current trickle charging Suitable battery type: Rechargeable 6 V feeder battery Compatible terminals: Spring top and F tab Battery connection: Alligator clips Polarity: Marked positive and negative connections Overcharging: Designed by the manufacturer not to overcharge Mains power required: No Installation: Included mounting brackets Intended environment: Outdoor use Water resistance: Suitable for normal outdoor installation but not submersion Suitable for 12 V batteries: No Suitable for non-rechargeable batteries: No Battery included: No Supplied with American Hunter BL-EC6 6 V solar charger Connection cable Alligator clips Mounting brackets A rechargeable 6 V battery is not included. Frequently asked questions Is the BL-EC6 a mains-powered battery charger? No. The BL-EC6 is a solar maintenance charger. It converts sunlight into electricity and helps maintain the charge of a 6 V feeder battery at the installation site. Is it compatible with the American Hunter E-40 feeder? Yes, provided the E-40 uses a compatible rechargeable 6 V battery with spring-top or F-tab terminals. Check the battery voltage, terminal type and polarity before connection. Can it be used with the American Hunter AH-NF-ECON 19 l feeder? No. The AH-NF-ECON uses four AA batteries rather than a separate 6 V rechargeable battery. Never connect the solar charger to non-rechargeable AA batteries. Can the BL-EC6 charge a 12 V battery? No. The BL-EC6 is intended for a 6 V battery. Use the corresponding BL-EC12 solar charger or another manufacturer-approved 12 V charger for a 12 V battery. Will it recover a completely discharged battery? The BL-EC6 is primarily intended to maintain charge and provide slow supplementary charging. A deeply discharged or long-stored battery should first be charged with a suitable mains charger and tested if necessary. How should the alligator clips be connected? Connect the positive clip to the battery’s positive terminal and the negative clip to its negative terminal. Incorrect polarity may damage the battery or connected equipment. Switch the feeder off while making the connection. Where should the solar panel be installed? Place it where it receives as much direct sunlight as possible during the day. In the Northern Hemisphere, an open location facing generally south normally provides the best exposure. Avoid shade from trees, the hopper and nearby structures. Does it work in cloudy conditions? The panel may still generate energy in diffuse light, but charging performance will be reduced. Actual output depends on the season, panel orientation, shade, surface cleanliness and battery condition. When is the American Hunter BL-EC6 the right choice? The BL-EC6 is suitable for an automatic feeder powered by a rechargeable 6 V battery at a location without mains electricity. It is particularly useful during a longer feeding season when repeatedly removing the battery for indoor charging would be inconvenient. It is not suitable for an AA-powered device, a 12 V battery or rapid recovery of a deeply discharged battery. Those applications require a charger or solar panel designed specifically for the relevant power source. Expert recommendation Fully charge a new or long-stored battery with a suitable mains charger before taking it to the field, then use the BL-EC6 to help maintain its charge. Install the panel in an open, generally south-facing position and at an angle that allows rain and snow to run off. Keep its surface free of dust, pollen, leaves and bird droppings. Always check connection polarity and protect the terminals against moisture, dirt and accidental short circuits. Do not mount the panel too close to the feed spinner, as airborne feed dust can quickly cover its surface. Disconnect both the charger and battery from the feeder before long-term storage. Maintaining feeder batteries with solar power The American Hunter BL-EC6 helps maintain a rechargeable 6 V feeder battery in locations without mains electricity. Its alligator clips and included mounting brackets provide a straightforward solution for compatible spring-top and F-tab batteries.
The American Hunter BL-EC6 is a 6 V solar maintenance charger designed to help keep a rechargeable feeder battery charged at a location without mains electricity. Its alligator clips attach directly to most 6 V batteries with spring-top or F-tab terminals, and mounting brackets are included. Suitable for use Automatic feeders powered by a 6 V battery The American Hunter E-40 automatic feeder Rechargeable 6 V SLA batteries with spring terminals Rechargeable 6 V SLA batteries with F-tab terminals Maintaining battery charge throughout the feeding season Remote feeding locations without mains electricity Sites that are visited infrequently Compatible 6 V battery-powered lanterns and lights Supplementing the use of a mains-powered battery charger Why choose the American Hunter BL-EC6? Uses solar energy to charge the battery Intended for rechargeable 6 V feeder batteries Provides continuous low-current maintenance charging Helps reduce battery discharge at the feeding location Designed by the manufacturer not to overcharge the battery Simple direct connection with alligator clips Compatible with spring-top and F-tab terminals Requires no mains-electricity supply Mounting brackets included Suitable for permanent outdoor installation Can reduce maintenance visits for battery charging Technical specifications Product type: Solar maintenance charger Nominal battery voltage: 6 V Energy source: Sunlight Charging method: Continuous low-current trickle charging Suitable battery type: Rechargeable 6 V feeder battery Compatible terminals: Spring top and F tab Battery connection: Alligator clips Polarity: Marked positive and negative connections Overcharging: Designed by the manufacturer not to overcharge Mains power required: No Installation: Included mounting brackets Intended environment: Outdoor use Water resistance: Suitable for normal outdoor installation but not submersion Suitable for 12 V batteries: No Suitable for non-rechargeable batteries: No Battery included: No Supplied with American Hunter BL-EC6 6 V solar charger Connection cable Alligator clips Mounting brackets A rechargeable 6 V battery is not included. Frequently asked questions Is the BL-EC6 a mains-powered battery charger? No. The BL-EC6 is a solar maintenance charger. It converts sunlight into electricity and helps maintain the charge of a 6 V feeder battery at the installation site. Is it compatible with the American Hunter E-40 feeder? Yes, provided the E-40 uses a compatible rechargeable 6 V battery with spring-top or F-tab terminals. Check the battery voltage, terminal type and polarity before connection. Can it be used with the American Hunter AH-NF-ECON 19 l feeder? No. The AH-NF-ECON uses four AA batteries rather than a separate 6 V rechargeable battery. Never connect the solar charger to non-rechargeable AA batteries. Can the BL-EC6 charge a 12 V battery? No. The BL-EC6 is intended for a 6 V battery. Use the corresponding BL-EC12 solar charger or another manufacturer-approved 12 V charger for a 12 V battery. Will it recover a completely discharged battery? The BL-EC6 is primarily intended to maintain charge and provide slow supplementary charging. A deeply discharged or long-stored battery should first be charged with a suitable mains charger and tested if necessary. How should the alligator clips be connected? Connect the positive clip to the battery’s positive terminal and the negative clip to its negative terminal. Incorrect polarity may damage the battery or connected equipment. Switch the feeder off while making the connection. Where should the solar panel be installed? Place it where it receives as much direct sunlight as possible during the day. In the Northern Hemisphere, an open location facing generally south normally provides the best exposure. Avoid shade from trees, the hopper and nearby structures. Does it work in cloudy conditions? The panel may still generate energy in diffuse light, but charging performance will be reduced. Actual output depends on the season, panel orientation, shade, surface cleanliness and battery condition. When is the American Hunter BL-EC6 the right choice? The BL-EC6 is suitable for an automatic feeder powered by a rechargeable 6 V battery at a location without mains electricity. It is particularly useful during a longer feeding season when repeatedly removing the battery for indoor charging would be inconvenient. It is not suitable for an AA-powered device, a 12 V battery or rapid recovery of a deeply discharged battery. Those applications require a charger or solar panel designed specifically for the relevant power source. Expert recommendation Fully charge a new or long-stored battery with a suitable mains charger before taking it to the field, then use the BL-EC6 to help maintain its charge. Install the panel in an open, generally south-facing position and at an angle that allows rain and snow to run off. Keep its surface free of dust, pollen, leaves and bird droppings. Always check connection polarity and protect the terminals against moisture, dirt and accidental short circuits. Do not mount the panel too close to the feed spinner, as airborne feed dust can quickly cover its surface. Disconnect both the charger and battery from the feeder before long-term storage. Maintaining feeder batteries with solar power The American Hunter BL-EC6 helps maintain a rechargeable 6 V feeder battery in locations without mains electricity. Its alligator clips and included mounting brackets provide a straightforward solution for compatible spring-top and F-tab batteries.
