| How do I choose which automatic pet feeder is right for my pets? |
| Feeder
Comparison |
4 Meal
Round Pet Feeder |
Large
Capacity Pet Feeder |
Medium
Capacity Hopper |
Large
Capacity Remote Control Feeder |
Automatic
Pond Feeder |
Name:
Indoor Aquarium Fish Feeder |
| Model Number |
PF05A |
PF10A |
PF19A |
PF21A |
PFF01 |
PFF03 |
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| Food Style |
Wet, Tinned or Dry Pellet Style |
Dry Pellet Style |
Dry Pellet Style |
Dry Pellet Style |
Dry Pellet Style |
Fish Pellets or Flakes |
| Pellet Size |
Any |
Any (but we recommend max pellet size of 15mm) |
Any (but we recommend max pellet size of 15mm) |
Any (but we recommend max pellet size of 15mm) |
Any (but we recommend max pellet size of 15mm) |
Indoor Aquarium / Small Pellets |
| Feeder Volume (Total feeds capacity) |
8 Cups |
5 kg / 45 cups dry food |
2.5 kg / 5 litres dry food |
5 kg / 45 cups dry food |
3.8 litre / 16 cup dry food |
3/4 cup / 177cc |
| Portion size Per Feeding |
Up to 2 cups |
1/2 cup - 2 1/2 cups per feed |
1 cup - 12 cups per feed |
20g - 240g per feed |
0.21cups/50cc - 1.89cups /450cc |
0.75 cc - 66cc |
| Number of Portions set per feed |
you manually fill each portion bowl |
1 - 10 portions |
1 - 12 portions |
1 - 12 portions |
1 - 9 portions |
1 - 9 portions |
| Variable Portion size per feed |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Maximum Feeds Per Day |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| Minimum Feeds per day |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Manual Feed Dispense |
No |
Yes - Press Volume & Set Keys Together (Will feed 1 portion for manual feed) |
Yes - Press UP & OK Keys Together (Will feed 1 portion for
manual feed) |
Yes - Press Start Key (Will feed 1 portion for manual feed) |
Yes - Press Volume & Set Keys Together (will feed 1 portion
feed) |
Yes - Press Start & Mode Keys Together (will feed 1 portion
feed) |
| Batteries Required |
4 x Size "C"
Batteries |
4 x Size "D" Batteries |
3 x Size "D" Batteries |
No |
4 x Size "C"
Batteries |
2 x "AA" Batteries |
| Low Battery Indicator |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Consumption / Battery Life |
Up to 1 Year (with a Good quality battery eg. Duracell) |
Up to 1 Year (with a Good quality battery eg. Duracell) |
Up to 1 Year (with a Good quality battery eg. Duracell) |
Up to 1 Year (with a Good quality battery eg. Duracell) |
n/a |
Up to 1 Year (with a Good quality battery eg. Duracell) |
| DC Adapter |
No |
No |
No |
Yes - 9V DC Adapter Included |
No |
No |
| Remote Control |
No |
No |
No |
Yes - Remote Supplied.
Note: To switch between manual and remote mode holf the on/off button on the
LCD screen in for 5 seconds |
No |
No |
| Voice Recording |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Colour of Unit |
Yellow/Black or Blue/Black |
Black/Transparent |
Black/Transparent |
White/Transparent |
Green/Transparent |
Black/Transparent |
| Can you see food levels at a glance |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can it be placed outside / Is Unit Weatherproof |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No (although unit is placed outside it MUST have protection /
Covering from outside elements |
No |
| Can the unit be Mounted |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes - 2 Mounting Brackets Supplied |
Yes - Base + spacers + Suction Feet Supplied |
| Smart Sensor (preventing over-eating) |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Does the Food keep fresh |
Yes - Has an ice tray to keep food cold / fresh |
Yes - lid locks to seal in food |
Yes - lid locks to seal in food |
Yes - lid locks to seal in food |
Yes - lid locks to seal in food |
Yes - Lins to the air pump to keep food dry |
| Does the Digital Clock Display the time |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
Yes - 12 or 24 hour clock display |
| Any that Time Intervals can the unit dispense |
At Hourly Intervals |
Anytime Day or Night |
Anytime between 05:00 and 23:00 |
Anytime Day or Night |
Anytime Day or Night at hourly intervals |
Anytime Day or Night at hourly intervals |
| Can you Set the number of Days you want the unit to feed |
Yes (1 - 4 days) |
Yes (1 - 99 days or continuously) |
Yes (continuously) |
Yes (continuously) |
Yes (1 - 90 days or continuously) |
Yes (1 - 99 days) |
| Can I Turn the Unit off when not in Use |
Yes - Has on On/Off switch |
Yes - Has on On/Off switch |
Yes - Has on On/Off switch |
Yes - Has on On/Off switch |
Yes - Has on On/Off switch |
No - Simply remove the batteries when not in use |
| Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) |
33 x 15.5 x 32.8 cm |
43 x 24.2 x 36 cm |
38.5 x 38.5 x 21 cm |
43 x 24.2 x 36 cm |
33 x 22.5 x 27.5cm |
15 x 6.5x 6.5 cm |
