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Chicken Coop Automatic Door Accessory Motor - Model D20-120V OPEN BOX
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Brand | Add-A-Motor |
Target Species | Chicken, Duck, Dog, Cat, Goose |
Product Dimensions | 4.25"L x 2.5"W x 2.25"H |
Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
Color | Multicolor |
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Easy to install | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 | — | 4.0 |
Weatherproof | — | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.4 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Easy to assemble | — | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Sold By | Automatic Chicken Coop Door | DingQi-Tech | Chickcozy | Omlet Inc | JVR Online |
target species | Chicken, Duck, Dog, Cat, Goose | Chicken | 🐔Sliding Door Design | Chicken | Chicken, Duck, Geese, Ploutry |
material | — | Stainless Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
style | — | Automatic | Automatic | — | Automatic |
weight | 1.1 pounds | 6 pounds | — | 3.75 kilograms | 2.4 pounds |
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Product Description
Model D20 Chicken Door Motor
This kit was designed with you and your chickens in mind. Chicken Safety & Owner Sanity are our Top Priorities!
Our motors can lift a max of 40 pounds but is recommended for door weights under 10 pounds. For best results 2 pound doors is desirable for the safety of your chickens. You can relax knowing we do not use cheap parts or suppliers. All our products are made and assembled here in USA. This kit also includes all installation instructions and assembly hardware to make you chicken coop door automated. Our motors are also controller friendly if you wanted to use timers, remote controls, wi-fi outlets, bluetooth controller and many more!
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Easy SetupNo need to mess with buttons or complicated programming devices. Simply rotate the black dial on the motor to tell it how far to reel up or down. Since our motor is not digital a power disruption will never reset or change the motors settings. |
Easy InstallationYou wont need to hire an expert to install this for you. Simply use the included instruction manual and mount the door and rails at the desired location on your coop wall. Mount and set the motors travel distance to tell it how far to reel up or down by using the black dial on the front of the motor. Then lastly setup the timer to your desired open and close times. |
Heavy Duty MotorAlthough the motor is rated for a 40 pound max lift, we recommend a door under 5 pounds for max motor lifespan. For optimum safety for chickens we recommend doors under 2 pounds. This means your motor will be operating well under the maximum allowance preserving the motor for years to come. |
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Model D20 Motor | Model D20T (With Timer) | Timer Operated Motor & Metal Door | Standard Timer Operated Wood Automatic Chicken Coop Door | Premium Timer Operated Wood Automatic Chicken Coop Door | |
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Heavy Duty Motor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
6 ft Power Cord Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Timer Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Door Kit Included | Metal | Wood | Wood | ||
Large Size Poultry | Depends on size of your door | Depends on size of your door | ✓ | ✓ | |
Trim Kits Included | ✓ |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4.25 x 2.5 x 2.25 inches; 1.1 Pounds
- Item model number : D20
- Date First Available : February 7, 2011
- Manufacturer : Add-A-Motor
- ASIN : B007IZJWNQ
- Best Sellers Rank: #83,779 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #530 in Poultry Habitat Supplies
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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the door opener. They mention that it works well, is reliable, and is simple to set up and use. They appreciate the simple concept and how it makes it much more convenient for people watching the chickens. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality of the product, stating that it broke after a few months. Customers also disagree on value, motor, opening, and timer.
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Customers like the performance of the animal cage. They mention that it works well so far, has flawless door operation, and the simple, inexpensive household lamp timer works great. Some say that the product is a good reliable opener and the power supply is still working.
"...protected by a GFCI, the timer itself is working and the power supply is still working. So I have no idea why the board failed in the first place...." Read more
"...it with a timer, and fine-tuned the string on the door, I had flawless door operation. Definitely worth every penny...." Read more
"...I’ve received a second device. Working well at the moment. Have upgraded my review to reflect that." Read more
"...It works like a charm. Thank you thank you thank you Add a Motor!!!!..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the door opener to be easy. They mention that the motor is easy to set up and adjust, and it makes automating the chicken door easy. Some customers also like the simple concept of the opener.
"...Installation was easy and it worked decently well from end of June 2015 to mid Feb 2016...." Read more
"...Definitely worth every penny.Installation was extremely easy...." Read more
"...The instructions were amazingly easy to follow (I bet a woman wrote them) and I was able to take the unit apart, replace the parts and BAMB!!!!!!..." Read more
"...12V timer just works and it's easy and doesn't rely on my wifi network...." Read more
Customers like the chickens. They mention that the product is perfect for their chicken coops and takes all the trouble out of having chickens, making it enjoyable. They also appreciate the fact that the chicken coop up in the evening and the door closed to keep out predators.
"** Update 11/12/20** still working great!! I love that the chickens coop up in the evening and the door closed to keep out predators...." Read more
"...Chickens love it. I love sleeping in on the weekends! Simple to set up." Read more
"...Closed without reason mid-day and all 12 chickens are lost." Read more
"Perfect for my chicken coup. So easy to install !!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the animal cage. Some mention it's well worth the price, while others say it was a little expensive. Some say that ready made doors are expensive, and that the cage lacks the basic thing it needs, a stepping motor.
"...Definitely worth every penny.Installation was extremely easy...." Read more
"...Now I am out the entire purchase price, so therefore the price point sucks...." Read more
"...It's relatively inexpensive and has decent reviews...." Read more
"...By far the best price for a chicken coop automatic door opener. Still a little steep but unless you want to build one DIY style, this is good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motor. Some mention it's a great concept, strong, and powerful, while others say it had an issue and stopped working. Some say the motor moves extremely slowly when it works, while other say it started cutting out.
"This motor is a great concept and it works good for a while, but it can't be relied on. Gears and housing is made out of plastic...." Read more
"...an electrician & after evaluating issues day after day dreamed the motor faulty...." Read more
"Not sure how long the plastic gears will last. The motor is strong. Mine is lifting a solid 1/8 inch aluminum door...." Read more
"...After about four months the motor started acting funny (I think maybe the power supply was the problem)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the opening of the animal cage. Some mention it opens and closes by itself, while others say that it is not reliable and has not had any trouble.
"...so that requires an adjustment every couple weeks, but the opener has not had any trouble, so far.Update:..." Read more
"...It worked Ok for several weeks. After not closing several times & not opening a few I switched out timers which seemed to help a few times...." Read more
"This opener is great. This is the best thing i installed in the coop. I got to use my existing door I had. Great product...." Read more
"...For my application, the door does not need to close 100%, because I did not want the dog door 'lock' to engage..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the timer. Some mention it's easy to set up and use with a timer, while others say that you have to provide your own timer and that the motor did not come with timer.
"...It's on a plug in timer and I'm SO glad neither of us has to get up at the buttcrack of dawn to let the chickens out, anymore...." Read more
"...It was very easy to set up. I did not realize that the motor did not come with a timer, so make sure you order or purchase a timer separately if you..." Read more
"...Combine it with a simple mechanical timer with an override switch so that the door works automatically but can also be operated manually when the..." Read more
"...You can plug it into a timer so you can set a open time and a close time...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the animal cage. They mention that it broke after about a year, it was not heavy duty enough, strong or reliable enough to be used on a farm. The motor has already broken after six months, and the cord that lifts the door broke. The mechanism, the internal plastic axel on the adjustment gears broke off. The mount is a bit flimsy, and there is high variability in the quality.
"I have had one of these working on a door for years. Rock solid and just died. Ordered this exact replacement...." Read more
"...Gears and housing is made out of plastic. It will break over time, especially if you have a heavier door...." Read more
"...For this amount of money I'm bummed that it's already broken, and for something so simple." Read more
"...Overall, I am pleased with its performance and build quality...." Read more
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A couple of weeks ago, the motor stopped working. I verified that the door had no obstructions and it did glide well. So I brought the motor back inside my house thinking that it was forever broken. I would have expected the plastic gears to have failed but not the motor itself. I contacted the seller via amazon and I got a reply within a few hours. I was directed to a web site where the information (clearly presented) helped me figure out that the motor was working in only one direction. When I reversed the polarity on the motor, it would turn in the other direction. I figured out that the circuit board/switch included in P/N 65001 was no longer working. The seller contacted the manufacturer since my motor was still under warranty. They shipped me a new circuit board (free of charge) and now it is working again.
Note: The electric circuit is protected by a GFCI, the timer itself is working and the power supply is still working. So I have no idea why the board failed in the first place. The entire motor is protected by a roof so there is no water around except for the humidity that we enjoy in the Pacific Northwest. I can attest that the plastic gears inside the unit are in perfect working order. I'm glad that I got a prompt and satisfactory resolution.
I will keep my fingers crossed hoping that I get many years of service from this motor.
Installation was extremely easy. I followed the instructions and had the opener up and running in under 15 minutes. It was a simple matter of changing from my pull rope to the string on the opener. The size of the string seems a bit small for the application, but so far, it seems like it is more than strong enough to lift a 5 pound door. My door is only 2 pounds, so everything should be fine.
Daily operation is perfect. I have more trouble with the slight inaccuracies of the timer than anything, so that requires an adjustment every couple weeks, but the opener has not had any trouble, so far.
Update:
After coming out one morning about 4 months after installation, I noticed the motor had not shut off. I took the motor apart and found that a plastic axle molded into the housing had broken, not allowing the gear driven switch actuators to shut off the motor. I contacted Add-A-Motor by email and they promptly responded. After verifying my purchase, they had parts coming my way later that day. Knowing now that their customer service is so responsive, I feel even better about my purchase, and the value of the opener.
Unfortunatly, it only worked a day or two (not sure because I was gone). I tried several things, thinking it was my fault: maybe the new heavy duty power strip I bought (I have to have hook up my heated chicken waterer too), thought . . .heck, I forget all the things I tried. But each time, it would work for a couple days then stop. About 3 wekks or so in, I emailed Add A Motor and they were sooooo nice. The guy, Jeremy said he thought it might be the power adapter and had me send him a picture of it.
HE said, yep that was one they had issues with and said he'd send me a new one and another switch part. The instructions were amazingly easy to follow (I bet a woman wrote them) and I was able to take the unit apart, replace the parts and BAMB!!!!!! It works like a charm. Thank you thank you thank you Add a Motor!!!!
Oh I would have given 5 stars on all counts, but since I had to try and fix it over and over I only gave it 4. And I have had it on for only hmmm maybe 10 days, not sure. . . so that's why i gave it a 4 for logevity.