I just replaced my tow behind with a new one. Always a problem with opening, closing, and adjusting the flow gate. Also a problem with gate corrosion making it inoperable. Check out the Chapin 8620B tow behind. It has a AUTO on/off for product, no levers to bother with, AND a non corrosive gate. It's a winner!!!
Good job. With a little more wiring and a few more bolt on items, you can easily wire in a limit switch (or two) to stop the actuator in either direction. Simply series in a limit switch to the common wire. This way you can set the opening for the type of fertilizer/seed your using and not have to manually stop the gate.
I already had a battery tender style connection to the battery so I was able to utilize that. Something like this. Battery Tender Ring Terminal Harness Accessory Cable, Cord Adapter with SAE Quick Disconnect a.co/d/2WHY1yX
I just replaced my tow behind with a new one. Always a problem with opening, closing, and adjusting the flow gate. Also a problem with gate corrosion making it inoperable.
Check out the Chapin 8620B tow behind. It has a AUTO on/off for product, no levers to bother with, AND a non corrosive gate. It's a winner!!!
Good job. With a little more wiring and a few more bolt on items, you can easily wire in a limit switch (or two) to stop the actuator in either direction. Simply series in a limit switch to the common wire. This way you can set the opening for the type of fertilizer/seed your using and not have to manually stop the gate.
Nice job man. I’m looking to do the same thing basically. I knew someone on UA-cam would have done it already.
Glad I can help! It’s been working great for me since I installed it.
Will you please provide links to the switch and the actuator? Thanks
Link is in the description!
Where is the link for the Amazon bolt kit you mentioned in this video? Thx.
Here is the link. Price definitely went up though! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXRLLDQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So, exactly what happens if you set the spreader stop to say 5, does the actuator stop at resistance or continue pulling until you cut power?
The actuator is so powerful it will just bend the lever and metal around the stop! So I only use the stop as a guide for when to cut the power.
4 imch actuator?
How did you connect the switch to your battery?
I already had a battery tender style connection to the battery so I was able to utilize that. Something like this. Battery Tender Ring Terminal Harness Accessory Cable, Cord Adapter with SAE Quick Disconnect a.co/d/2WHY1yX
What size actuator? 4”
Genius!! 🧠 🧠