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.
Selmech Supplies
Tel: 01722 413440
Fax: 01722 413466
www.roosterbooster.co.uk
About the Rooster Booster
"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
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Page 1 About the Rooster Booster
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Page 2 Battery information
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Page 3 & 4 Rooster Booster ST for small houses and
arks up to 8ft x 4ft.
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Page 5, 6, 7 & 8 Rooster Booster Multi systems for
controlling multiple lamp units.
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Page 9, 10 & 11 Rooster Booster extension lamps.
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Page 12 Rooster Booster spares parts.
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Page 13 12-volt Mains Adaptor.
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Page 14 Solar powered fan ventilator
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Page 15 & 16 Remote Building light
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Page 17 & 18 Price list and Order form
Page 1
Powering the Rooster Booster
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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The Rooster Booster ST
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: -
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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.
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Light sensor assembly.
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Light sensor mounting clip.
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Spare 3 amp fuse.
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1 spare bulb.
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Fixing screws.
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Operating instruction.
How long between charges
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30Ah Battery, 6 days. 85Ah Battery, 18 days. 120Ah
Battery, 26 days.
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Rooster Booster ST
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 System
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: -
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Timer controller complete with, 3-amp fused battery
lead, 5-amp fused output terminals.
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9-volt backup battery, LED indicator and push button.
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8-watt Fluorescent lamp with connecting terminal block.
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Light sensor assembly.
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Light sensor mounting clip.
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Spare 3 and 5 amp fuse.
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Fixing screws.
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Operating instruction
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*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
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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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Rooster Booster Multi-FL Controller
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
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: -
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Timer controller complete with 3-amp fused battery
lead, 5-amp fused output terminals, 9-volt backup
battery, LED indicator and push button.
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Filament bulb lamp with connecting terminal block.
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Light sensor assembly.
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Light sensor mounting clip.
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Spare 3 and 5 amp fuse.
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1 spare bulb.
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Fixing screws.
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Operating instruction.
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*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
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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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Rooster Booster Multi-ST Controller
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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Rooster Booster FL extension lamp
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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Rooster Booster LED 500
The Rooster Booster LED 500 EXTENSION LAMP.
Light output equivalent to 4Watt fluorescent lamp or
10watt filament bulb. 1 Strip would be suggested for every
80 square ft or 8ft x 10ft shed.
Waterproof to IP66
Includes terminal block conector, fixing clips and screws.
Lamp overall dimensions
Each controller can have up to 15 LED 500 extension lamps
connected. (4-Amps
maximum)
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Rooster Booster ST extension lamp
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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Rooster Booster Spares Parts
Light Sensor Assembly
Suitable for all Rooster Booster controllers
8-watt Fluorescent Tubes
Suitable for Rooster Booster and remote building light
fluorescent lamp units
2-Watt Filament bulbs - pack of 5
Suitable for all Rooster Booster ST lamps
Page 12
Rooster Booster Accessories
12-volts Mains Adaptor
A regulated desktop DC power supply for powering your
Rooster Booster if you have 230-volt mains available.
Input Voltage: - 230V~50Hz
Output Voltage: - 12-V
Maximum Load: - 4 A
Dimensions: - 19cm x 12cm x 10cm
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Solar powered fan ventilator
Solar powered fan ventilator designed for domestic, marine
or caravan use ideal for small poultry houses.
Ventilates and extracts heat and odours. Weather and
water resistant plastic housing.
Size 150mm square x 56mm high, with separate mounting
grille for interior surface. Hole cutout size 130mm
max.
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Remote Building light
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: -
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A switched distribution box complete with, fused
battery lead.
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16-watt Fluorescent lamp.
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4 meters of 10-AMP cable.
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Connecting terminal block.
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Spare fuse.
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Fixing screws.
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Operating instruction.
How long between charges using one lamp
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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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16-Watt fluorescent lamp unit
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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Rooster Booster price list July 2010
Poultry lighting
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Rooster Booster St
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£105-00
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Rooster Booster Multi-Fl
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£145-00
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Rooster Booster Multi-St
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£145-00
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8-Watt Fluorescent extension lamps
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£25-00
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LED 500 EXTENSION LAMP
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£30-00
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St extension lamps
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£25-00
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Accessories
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Light Sensor Assembly
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£25-00
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8-Watt Fluorescent Tubes
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£5-60
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2-Watt Filament bulbs - pack of 5
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£5-00
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12-volts Mains Adaptor
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£25-00
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Solar powered fan ventilator
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£25-00
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Remote Building light
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Remote Building light system
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£38-00
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16-Watt fluorescent lamp units
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£27-00
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Extension cable per metre (Max 10M)
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£0-75
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Postage and packaging
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£8-50
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Prices exclude VAT,
Please make cheques payable to Selmech Supplies Ltd,
To order send completed form with cheque for total amount
to:
Selmech Supplies, 19 Norton Enterprise Park, Churchfields
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Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS
or call 01722 413440 for card payment
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Rooster Booster order form
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e-mail
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To order send completed form with cheque for total amount
to:
Selmech Supplies, 19 Norton Enterprise Park, Churchfields,
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7YS
or call 01722 413440 for card payment
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