Rooster Booster 12-volt poultry lighting systems for free range hens

Easy to install and use

If you have a small house with a few hens, or large free-range movable units the Rooster Booster is the ideal solution. Connected to a 12-volt battery, the Rooster Booster will provide the extra light required to keep hens in lay throughout the winter months.

Barrow Lane Products
Tel: 01963 34279
www.roosterbooster.co.uk

"Day length is important to a hens egg production. As winter approaches and the days start to shorten, egg production will reduce or even stop! To overcome this artificial light is used!"

Powered by 12-volts, the Rooster Booster can be used in hen houses where mains electricity is not available. Connected to a battery (not provided), the rooster booster will provide light throughout the winter months, making it viable to keep hens in more remote areas.

Monitoring the 24-hour pattern of natural light and dark, the Rooster Booster timer adjusts it self so that it only comes on when it is dark in a 15-hour period, thus maximising time between battery charges and ensuring that the hens enjoy the benefits of natural daylight. At the end of the day, after a short dimming time, a night period of 9-hours begins; no artificial light is provided during this time allowing the hens to roost.

Features

Controls and dims fluorescent lamps for large houses

Two short lighting periods rather than one long one

9-hour lamp off time for roosting

Variable light output for small houses

Self-regulating battery backed timer

Automatic end of day dimming

LED Status indicator

Contents

• Page 1 About the Rooster Booster
• Page 2 Battery information
• Page 3 & 4 Rooster Booster ST for small houses and arks up to 8ft x 4ft.
• Page 5, 6, 7 & 8 Rooster Booster Multi systems for controlling multiple lamp units.
• Page 9 & 10 Rooster Booster FL and St extension lamps.
• Page 11 Rooster Booster spares parts.
• Page 12 12-volt Mains Adaptor.
• Page 13 & 14 Remote Building light
• Page 15 & 16 Price list and Order form

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Batteries

Batteries intended for caravan or emergency lighting are the best type to use with the Rooster Booster, they are typically 85 amp-hour or more. It is recommended that you have two batteries so that you can have one in use and the other charging.

Times between charging are indicated with each model, please use these as a guide you will find out what suits your arrangement best from your own experience.

As a general rule heavier batteries contain more lead and have a higher Amp-hour rating, which will mean longer between charges.

Safety Notice

When charging a lead acid cell you should be aware that explosive hydrogen gas is produced so never smoke or use a naked flame near a charging battery and always turn off the charger before connecting /or disconnecting it.

Battery backed up timer

There is also a 9-volt PP3 battery, which maintains the timer cycle for up to 20-hours when the external power supply is removed. Under normal circumstances this should be renewed annually.

Solar power

Solar panels can be used to charge your 12-volt batteries. However unless you are prepared to invest large sums of money, you will probably only help to extend times between charging. We do not supply solar panels, so you will need to contact a specialist in this field who will advise you on the equipment you need.

Powering from the mains

The Rooster Booster can be powered from the main electricity supply using a 12-volt Mains Adaptor. see (Page 12)

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Select 1, 2 or 3, 2.2-watt bulbs and this unit is ideal for small houses up to 8ft x 4ft (2.5m x 1.2m).

Consisting of: -

• Timer controller complete with 3-amp fused battery lead, 3 off 2.2 watt filament bulbs, 9-volt backup battery, LED indicator and push button.
• Light sensor assembly.
• Light sensor mounting clip.
• Spare 3 amp fuse.
• 1 spare bulb.
• Fixing screws.
• Operating instruction.

How long between charges

• 30Ah Battery, 6 days. 85Ah Battery, 18 days. 120Ah Battery, 26 days.

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Overall dimensions

Below is a diagram showing the size of the Rooster Booster ST.

Labelled diagram

Diagram showing the various parts of the Rooster Booster ST.

The three 12-volt bulbs are each rated at 2.2-watts, fit 1, 2 or 3 to provide the appropriate light output for the size of hen house.

The power lead has 2 battery clips fitted to the ends. The red positive (+) lead has an in-line 3-Amp fuse fitted as standard.

The sensor lead has a light sensitive device at the end, which needs to be positioned so that it can monitor the daylight. It is important to place it in a relatively dry location.

The push button is used to interact with the timer if desired. (For further information on this please refer to the user guide.)

The LED flashes to indicate that the unit is operating. Also it provides feedback on current status when used with the push button.

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Rooster Booster Multi-FL For medium to large or multiple hen houses.

Fluorescent strip light system for medium to large hen houses. One 8-watt strip light is found to be effective in houses up to 8ft x 20ft (2.5m x 6m). For larger or multiple houses, within a 65ft (20m) radius of the controller, connect up to four more Fl or St extension lamps to the controller to meet the lighting requirements. (It is ok to combine both types of lamps)

Consisting of: -

• Timer controller complete with, 3-amp fused battery lead, 5-amp fused output terminals.
• 9-volt backup battery, LED indicator and push button.
• 8-watt Fluorescent lamp with connecting terminal block.
• Light sensor assembly.
• Light sensor mounting clip.
• Spare 3 and 5 amp fuse.
• Fixing screws.
• Operating instruction
• *Please note, extension cable is not supplied with the Rooster Booster multi. 2.5mm electrical cable is recomended.

How long between charges using one lamp

• 30Ah Battery, 6 days. 85Ah Battery, 16 days. 120Ah Battery, 24 days.
  For more than one lamp devide the days by number of lamps.

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Overall dimensions

Below is a diagram showing the size of the Rooster Booster Multi-Fl controller.

Labelled diagram

Diagram showing the various parts of the Rooster Booster Multi-FL controller.

The extension lamp terminals are for connecting the extension lamps, please note you should not exceed more than 4-Amps.

The power lead has 2 battery clips fitted to the ends. The red positive (+) lead has an in-line 3-Amp fuse fitted as standard.

The sensor lead has a light sensitive device at the end, which needs to be positioned so that it can monitor the daylight. It is important to place it in a relatively dry location.

The push button is used to interact with the timer if desired. (For further information on this please refer to the user guide.)

The LED flashes to indicate that the unit is operating. Also it provides feedback on current status when used with the push button.

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Rooster Booster Multi-ST System for multiple small hen houses

Filament bulb system for small hen houses. The lamp unit allows you to choose 1-3 bulbs to get the right level of light for the smallest hen house. An 8ft x 4ft (2.5m x 1.2m) house would require 3 bulbs. For multiple house lighting, within a 65ft (20m) radius of the controller, you can connect up to four more St or Fl extension lamp units to the controller. (It is ok to combine both types of lamps)

Consisting of: -

• Timer controller complete with 3-amp fused battery lead, 5-amp fused output terminals, 9-volt backup battery, LED indicator and push button.
• Filament bulb lamp with connecting terminal block.
• Light sensor assembly.
• Light sensor mounting clip.
• Spare 3 and 5 amp fuse.
• 1 spare bulb.
• Fixing screws.
• Operating instruction.
• *Please note, extension cable is not supplied with the Rooster Booster multi. 2.5mm electrical cable is recomended.

How long between charges using one lamp

• 30Ah Battery, 6 days. 85Ah Battery, 18 days. 120Ah Battery, 26 days. For more than one lamp devide the days by number of lamps.

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Overall dimensions

Below is a diagram showing the size of the Rooster Booster Multi-ST controller.

Labelled diagram

Diagram showing the various parts of the Rooster Booster Multi-ST controller.

The extension lamp terminals are for connecting the extension lamps, please note you should not exceed more than 4-Amps.

The power lead has 2 battery clips fitted to the ends. The red positive (+) lead has an in-line 3-Amp fuse fitted as standard.

The sensor lead has a light sensitive device at the end, which needs to be positioned so that it can monitor the daylight. It is important to place it in a relatively dry location.

The push button is used to interact with the timer if desired. (For further information on this please refer to the user guide.)

The LED flashes to indicate that the unit is operating. Also it provides feedback on current status when used with the push button.

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Fl extension lamps for medium to large or multiple hen houses.

8W 12v fluorescent lamp Specification

24mm deep, Polarity protected with Integral switch.

Using a high efficiency inverter, the fluorescent lamp produces very high levels of light for the power consumed. A recess at each end allows installation without lens removal, and the clip-on design means that tubes can be replaced without removing or dismantling the light. The switch is sunken into the lens to minimise height.

Includes terminal block conector and fixing screws.

Lamp overall dimensions

Each controller can have up to 5 8-watt Fl extension lamps connected. (4-Amps maximum)

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St extension lamps for small or multiple small hen houses

Includes terminal block conector, spare bulb and fixing screws.

Lamp overall dimensions

Each controller can have up to 5 ST extension extension lamps connected. (4-Amps maximum)

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Light Sensor Assembly

8-watt Fluorescent Tubes

2-Watt Filament bulbs - pack of 5

Page 11

12-volts Mains Adaptor

A regulated desktop DC power supply for powering your Rooster Booster if you have 230-volt mains available.

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12-volt Lighting for stables and outbuildings

Keeping animals in unlit remote building is fine in the summer when you have long days, but in the winter darkness it is not so good. Using a torch is cumbersome if you need your hands to work with. Some times you want to leave a light on so you do not disturb your animals by regular visits with your lamp and then leaving them in darkness until the next visit.

With the Barrow Lane Remote Building Light and a 12-volt battery you can set up a light that will solve these problems.

Connect the switched distribution box to your battery using crocodile clips, the + (red) cable is fitted with a 3A fuse for safety.

Mount the box on a wall or beam using the fixing screws provided.

The fluorescent 16-watts lamp is equivalent to about 50-watts normal lighting.

The switched distribution box is fitted with 2 output terminals; making it possible to attach up to 3 lamp units easily. (Maximum 4-Amps maximum)

Consisting of: -

• A switched distribution box complete with, fused battery lead.
• 16-watt Fluorescent lamp.
• 4 meters of 10-AMP cable.
• Connecting terminal block.
• Spare fuse.
• Fixing screws.
• Operating instruction.

How long between charges using one lamp

• 30Ah Battery, 3 days. 85Ah Battery, 8 days. 120Ah Battery, 12 days. For more than one lamp devide the days by number of lamps.

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Fluorescent extension lamps remote building lighting system

16W 12v fluorescent lamp Specification

24mm deep, Polarity protected with Integral switch.

Using a high efficiency inverter, the fluorescent lamp produces very high levels of light for the power consumed. A recess at each end allows installation without lens removal, and the clip-on design means that tubes can be replaced without removing or dismantling the light. The switch is sunken into the lens to minimise height.

Includes terminal block conector and fixing screws.

Lamp overall dimensions

MAXIMUM 3x 16w extension lamps connected TO SWITCH UNIT. (4-Amps maximum)

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Poultry lighting
Rooster Booster St	£95-00
Rooster Booster Multi-Fl	£145-00
Rooster Booster Multi-St	£145-00
8-Watt Fluorescent extension lamps	£25-00
St extension lamps	£25-00

Accessories
Light Sensor Assembly	£25-00
8-Watt Fluorescent Tubes	£5-60
2-Watt Filament bulbs - pack of 5	£5-00
12-volts Mains Adaptor	£25-00

Remote Building light
Remote Building light system	£38-00
16-Watt fluorescent lamp units	£27-00
Extension cable per metre	£0-75
Postage and packaging	£5-00

To order send completed form with cheque for total amount to:

Orders normally despatched within 10-day from receipt of order

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Qty	Description	Price each	Total
Goods total
			£5-00
Total

To order send completed form with cheque for total amount to:

Orders normally despatched within 10-day from receipt of order

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