It is good to see a Koi on Line link on the site where they sell the feeder unit. This is the mail I have received:

Dear Marius,

I am so glad to hear that you found me on the koi forum – It’s great for me to hear that I have happy clients who have such nice things to say about my product!

Thank you for your very prompt payment. You feeder has been sent off via the post office (ordinary mail – insured parcel) The tracking number is: PA 381 756 918 ZA. It should arrive within the next 3 – 5 working days. The parcel can be tracked on www.sapo.co.za or by phoning 0860 111 502.

I trust that you will be happy with your feeder & Thank You for doing business with Planet Trade Promotions.

Kind Regards,

Colleen Bosman

They have them here too.

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/18949198/Automatic_Pet_Feeder_5KG_with_LCD_Voice_Recorder_FREE_POSTAGE.html

http://www.petfeeder.co.za/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=10&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=47&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=79&vmcchk=1&Itemid=79

I have two of these to feed my cats. Works the same way.

I haven't posted for quite a few months, throughout nearly the whole of Africa.

With a wife working, a son as busy as they can be and then relaxing, I want/need to buy a feeder as described.

They are still on Gumtree and she has stock.

My issue is the positioning.

Quote from Colyn:

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I would then think that one should install this unit in a plastic container with a good lid and mount the machine inside the container in such a way that the food is dropped into a steep shute that exits the container above water level. This will then mean that the exposed food in the machine is still protected by the container.A shute could be made by cutting a polypipe in half ... and the actual format of the machine will dictate the dimension of the pipe to use.

It needs to be off the ground and my pond is at least more than 30 cm from the covered stoep and then it might still rain in.

Has anyone a photo of how they covered the pump in a plastic container?

And any advice on where to put it on the stoep not to be too much ok a sore in the eye?

View from the stoep:



Just next to the stoep- no verandah



The following photos next to the stoep:





View from the pond:



Thanks!

Hi Albie, ek dink nie die "shoot" idee gaan werk daar by jou nie. Wat van op die grond teen die dam agter die pilaar waar jy dit nie sal sien vanaf die stoep nie. Sit net een van daai plastiek bins oor die feeder wat jy bruin/groen kan verf om in te skakel by die plante/pilaar, en met plante om dit?

Wanneer jy moet vul, haal jy net die "bin" af en vul die feeder.

How to cover the feeder.

He he he!
I did the same!
Proper folllower!

Hi

I have  introduced a new Automatic Koi Pond Feeder.
Brand New Stock just arrived in SA

Description:
• Feed your fish eat at a regular times every day
• Dispenses Fish-Pond food automatically
• Up to 4 user-programmable feeding daily
• Adjustable portion sizes
• 1 to 99 day programmable feeding schedule
• Free-standing or base mountable onto the floor
• 4.25L (1.6kg) food hopper
• 4 x Size "C" Batteries Required (not included)
• Clear Top unit so you can see the food / pellet levels
• Please Note: Although this is a pond feeder, this unit needs a weatherproof covering to protect it from UV rays and water damage. It is not to be placed in direct contact with the elements
•Price: R950.00 + Postage

For more info please check out planettrade.net website
(011) 781 7549 or 072 479 4190
colleenbosman at planettrade.net