Hummer Hearth Feeder Heater
Hummer Hearth Feeder Heater
$39.95
Keep your hummingbirds happy with liquid nectar outside even when the temperatures dip below freezing!
The Hummer Hearth hummingbird feeder heater is a simple, convenient solution to frozen feeders.
The Hummer Hearth will help both you and your hummingbirds through freezing conditions.
- No more swapping frozen feeders.
- No more venturing out before the crack of dawn to put out a thawed feeder.
- No more worrying about a feeder freezing when you’re not home.
Effective. Depending on wind conditions, the Hummer Hearth can keep smaller hummingbird feeders thawed when temperatures dip to about 10 F or -12C with the supplied 7-watt bulb. You can protect from freezing at lower temperatures with the optional 15-watt bulb.
Easy. The Hummer Hearth hummingbird food heater is easy to install and remove. It fits a wide range of feeders. It is held in place by three hooks and adjustable elastic cords. A rubber grip ring helps hold it in position on the bottom of the feeder while also sealing in warm air against the feeder.
Simple. The Hummer Hearth puts the heat where it is needed and gently warms the nectar from beneath.
Safe. The Hummer Hearth is supplied with a 6-foot power cord / lamp holder which complies with UL / CAS specifications for outdoor wet conditions. It includes a fuse protected plug, polarized contacts, and cord strain protection.
Attractive. The Hummer Hearth is designed to complement the feeder it is attached to. Plus, the pleasant red glow lets you know it is working.
Inexpensive to Operate. The Hummer Hearth hummingbird food heater requires only pennies of electricity a day. At least 20 times less than a heat lamp.
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Feeder Features that Work Best with a Hummer Hearth
The Hummer Hearth will provide at least some freeze protection to any feeder to which it is attached. Certain features help the Hummer Hearth to keep nectar thawed at lower temperatures.
- Flat or Rounded Bottom Feeders
Hummer Hearth works best when in contact with the bottom of the feeder without any air gaps. - Smaller Size
The heat of a 7-watt or 15-watt light bulb in the Hummer Hearth keeps the nectar from freezing (without allowing the nectar to get too warm). The larger the hummingbird feeder the more heat is required. Depending on wind conditions a 15-watt bulb can keep smaller feeders thawed to lower temperatures, as low as 5 degrees F or -15 C. - Feeder Placement
Wind chill will significantly affect Hummer Hearth performance. Whenever possible, position your hummingbird feeder in an area protected from winds; additionally, a rain/snow cover helps as well.
What People Love About Their Hummer Hearth
- Easy to install, remove, and clean
- Safety. UL compliant outdoor-rated cord with built-in fuse.
- Adjustable mounting hooks fit wide range of feeders.
- Attractive. Provides pleasing red glow.
- Saves time. It’s easy to see when it’s time to refill the nectar; you won’t have to go out in the cold just to check.
- Safe for birds. Will not over-heat nectar (when used as directed). Constructed with food safe materials.
- Money-saving. Uses barely a trickle of electricity; costs just pennies per day to operate.
Will the Hummer Hearth Fit My Hummingbird Feeder?
The simple answer is – probably.
The Hummer Hearth hummingbird feeder heater has elastic cords with attaching hooks that can be attached to a perch ring. Or, the elastic can be attached over raised feeding ports. With a little ingenuity, the Hummer Hearth will probably fit your feeder. The top measures 4 inches in diameter.
The Hummer Hearth hummingbird food heater is most effective when the bottom of the feeder has no protrusions. The rubber ring will create a seal against the feeder, trapping warm air. If your feeder does not need the hooks, the elastic cord can be untied, the hooks and cord lock removed and then re-laced for better appearance.
Hummer Hearth Setup and Use Instructions
The Hummer Hearth hummingbird feeder heater will fit hummingbird feeders with a ring-type perch and a bottom without protrusions so the product can be directly in contact with the bottom of the feeder. This creates a warm pocket of air which heats the bottom of the feeder. Do don’t use if, when attached to feeder, the bulb is in contact with the feeder. There must be clearance between the bulb and any surface on the feeder.
Initial Adjustment
The Hummer Hearth attaches to the hummingbird feeder with three hooks that engage the ring perch. These hooks are attached to shock cord which is adjusted by squeezing the cord lock and moving the cord lock along the shock cord. Do not install lamp holder.
- For bowl type feeders remove the hanging hook, for bottle type feeders remove bottle.
- Turn the feeder over and place the Hummer Hearth on top of the feeder.
- Connect the hooks to the ring perch and use the cord lock to adjust the tension of the shock cords.
- Adjust the tension on each hook by removing slack or tension as needed until all three hooks have about the same tension and are spaced evenly. Once properly adjusted this step is not required every time the feeder is filled. See Fig. 1.Tip: It’s best to have just enough tension to hold the Hummer Hearth against the bottom of the feeder.
Filling Bowl-Type Hummingbird Feeders
- With the lamp holder removed, place the Hummer Hearth upright on a flat surface, place the bowl feeder on top of the Hummer Hearth.
- Fill the feeder. See Fig. 2.
- Replace the feeder top.
- Now, holding the feeder down against the Hummer Hearth with one hand, attach the hooks to the ring perch with the other hand. See Fig. 3.
- Adjust for even tension and spacing between hooks.
- Attach the ant moat cover. See Fig. 4.
Filling Bottle-Type Hummingbird Feeders
- With the lamp holder removed, place the Hummer Hearth on a flat surface, place the feeder bottom on top of the Hummer Hearth.
- Now, holding the feeder down against the Hummer Hearth with one hand, attach the hooks to the ring perch with the other hand. See Fig. 5.
- Adjust for even tension and spacing between hooks.
- Fill the bottle, screw the base with the Hummer Hearth attached to the filled bottle. See Fig. 6.
Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder
- Hang feeder with the Hummer Hearth hummingbird feeder heater attached normally.
- Remove packing material from lamp holder.
- Be sure the lamp holder is not plugged into power.
- Squeeze the two metal tabs on the lamp holder together and insert the lamp holder into the round hole in the base of the Hummer Hearth until the metal tabs snap in place. See Fig 7.
- Release the metal tabs and check that the lamp holder is firmly attached into the hummer hearth.
- Plug the lamp holder cord into a GFCI outlet. (See safety instructions.)
- Verify that the bulb is working.
Removing Feeder for Filling
- Unplug lamp holder cord: squeeze metal tabs on lamp holder together then remove from Hummer Hearth.
- Follow filling instructions in reverse order to prepare for refilling.
Tips for Use
The Hummer Hearth is supplied with a 7-watt candelabra C7 bulb as a heat source. The key is to heat the feed gently without overheating. Generally, this will keep a small feeder thawed to about 15 degrees F. Feeder size, shape, and wind conditions can affect this greatly. A 15-watt candelabra bulb (not supplied) can be used which will keep smaller feeders thawed to about 5 degrees F.
- Flat or Rounded Bottom Feeders
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