I have sandy soil. Will it still work? Also, how long do the batteries last?
800562
Well, I'm sorry to say I've used it for about 6 months and the little gritters are still here. Maybe not as much. A few days ago, one of the gophers dug a BIG hole right near the devise. The batteries last about 4 months. I keep using the mole chaser because I don't want to kill the little guys. It's people like me that uses this because we don't want to hurt them.
800563
Should would in sandy soil and the batteries work for about 3 months. I found the best way to get rid of a mole is to put a trap out and kills them dead. These mole chasers work but best to use a trap.
800564
Haven't an answer for the sandy soil, but can tell you the batteries last at least 4 month. In fact I missed taking the batteries out last fall, and this year when I put it in, it was still working.
800565
I have sandy soil Myself and they seem to work just fine. You can trap them if You wanna let it become Your "full-time-job". I put "quality" alkaline batteries in and Mine have lasted up till I remove units in early Sept. I plant Mine about 2-3 inches beneath the soil surface and make "SURE" You make a map of where You've planted them. I'll write down for example on a piece of paper 5 feet west of tree and 5 feet south of that. Come Fall You can take a metal rod or screw driver and "prod" the soil till You hear a "clunk". Make sure You keep that "MAP" for Fall removal! My batteries last 4-5 months. These little critters seem to be more active in dry arid conditions I've noted in the past. The dryer the soil the deeper they need to dig for Grubs and nutrients! I've tried Castor Oil and every chemical known to Mankind and to date I'm pretty pleased with results....Don't expect overnight success cause it takes a few weeks before it starts to drive them "nuts". They will move on to another food source such as Your neighbors lawn!
1532554
Just replace the batteries, a couple of AAA's will do it. If you use the high end batteries it will work for a very long time.
753625
As long as you're using only the emitter hose, it should work underground. I don't know how many years it will last. The hose is prone to kinking at the emitter sites and should be buried carefully where there are sharp turns, as at the corners of a foundation. My hoses are buried under heavy mulch and sometimes an inch or two of soil.
1760925
I agree with pat replace batteries with new alkaline batteries I have had trash in my shelled corn which will jam the spinner plate also had husk accumulate under the spinner plate which also kept it from starting it doesn't take much to keep the spinner from starting Also don't depend too much on the battery meter
605614
I've had mine about a month now and I've used them for at least 20-30 hours while in the backyard on battery power. The sound is good, the range I am using is about 50 feet with minimal attenuating materials between (walls, doors, etc). I'm not sure how long the batteries will last. You can probably do the calculations based on average current draw and the capacity of C sized cells.
1446540
I haven't run it on the street but it works great on wood and tile floors. The batteries lasted for several months with "normal" use.
839307
I feed mine 5 seconds twice a day. Pits out plenty of corn. Batteries last about 3 months. I use Everyready lithium AA
206921
I live on the coast and have sandy soil. This auger works great, I'll never use post hole diggers again.
879177
This may work for you. I found that if there is not water inside, just take the batteries out and let it "rest" for several days. Then fire it back up. I did that with my current unit and it has been working well for about six months now. Had this problem with multiple units.
269064
The solar cell is for that instant, need multiple readings you would average yourself. I would also caution you the pins do not have a great deal of resistance to pushing them into the soil.
162341
This device has worked very well for me keeping the moles away. It should work in any soil where moles have infested. The device is about 18" long and should be buried vertically except for the screw-on top.
1739132
Have not tried it in heavy clay soil. Works well in sandy and light soil though.
457377
It does not come with batteries. The small lawn tractor battery will probably work - although it may not last long if you have other lights/electronics connected to it. I bought a small marine battery from BatteriesPlus for around $60 and it works great.
1856805
I've never used mine in sand.But have taken it on a farm with lots of dirt. it still does fine. I can't really answer your question
356093
Yes, the soil should be wet and soft. I have used this device but for me it shows similar readings no matter what I test so I am not sure how accurate it is.
1596159
mine is outside for my porch light and I was thinking it was a year or two before I needed new batteries. It had snow and rain on it too! A lot longer than I expected, so am very happy with the purchase. Also since it's motion sensored, would also depend on how much it's activated.
1488878
Haven't had mine that long, but it's a lead-acid battery, so it should last at least as long as a car battery. I bought a second battery so I could mow all day if I needed to, but I've barely needed it.