The replacement PC Board is very easy to install. All one has to do is remove two screws holding the Board and then with a soldering iron remove 4 existing wires and solder the 4 new ones in place. Note, the wires are color coded and have a note tag so one does not mix up the wiring. The entire process took me between 5 and 10 minutes. The highlight was that the new timing potentiometer has 20 turns and not a single turn as on the original board.

We live in Europe and couldn't find a decent cat feeder so we dug deep, bought this feeder, despite high shipping costs and customs fees we are very happy with the feeder.

It was a right faff to set up, but luckily my husband took that challenge. We had to mount it to the wall as our hungry cat dragged the feeder across the hall floor!

We had to buy a European digital timer; pity the timer is not integrated into the product. But now we have it set up it's working a treat and our food loving cat now gets fed 5 times a day with 10 gram amounts.

We are happy with the product; we have tried many feeders and this is the only one our cat has not destroyed!!!!

Did a great deal of research on the majority of automated cat feeders on the market and after speaking to a company representative via their customer service 800 number, I decided to purchase Deal-24 -- CFS Double Super Feeder
Combo with Chute Covers, 1 ACDT-36 Dual Outlet Digital Timer, Stands and Bowls, plus I also order 2- 1.5 Hoppers. This product is awesome and operates as advertised. Very satisfied with the quality and operation of the products. The unit is worth the financial investment. My 2 cats took to it immediately. The cats now have their own personal food butler! When the timer automatically turns on the units, it's like a dinner bell going off for them. It is the only product I know of that lets you control the exact amount of dry cat food to be dispensed. Did I mention that the units are awesome!!!

I've just received the feeder so we're still adjusting to it and the new feeding schedule but it's solidly built, works like a charm and couldn't be made or sold by nicer people

My 3rd/4th one I've purchased for the cats. Never any problems with them and they do their job. For extended feedings or unusual hours this is the way to go for feeding small kibbles. As stated the 1/4" kibble is excellent for metering but it will work with the combination of three different kibbles I use. Two are disks and one is a cross.
My cats never try to break in nor get unruly around it so there is no problem about them breaking it. If they do try to ransack the Superfeeder, then mounting it on a 4x4 just like a scratching post would do the trick.
I was thinking of how to feed multiple areas with one feeder (say on a counter), you could probably put holes into the bowl/base and run PVC to a couple of bowls a few feet apart. Buy a extra bowl and you can change it back to a single feeder. It would have to be mounted to something so it doesn't fall off the counter or get pushed off.
Clear packing tape around the joints will also prevent cat food hacking.

For years I had been manually dispensing food to my cats everyday until (after a whiile) it got to be a big repetitive chore. I went through the normal stages, buying a very cheap feeder but that only solved part of the problem. I was still faced with filling up that feeder on a daily basis (figuring the exact amount each time) and sometimes more than once a day if I was going to be gone for any length of time from home. Finally, in the Winter of 2013 I bought my first Super-Feeder CSF-3 (off of the Amazon site). It was priced within range for this type high quality of type of feeder and included most of the available options (including the chute, stand, and timer). After receiving it I followed SF's advice and decided to watch their video first. That made assembly a breeze (I could freeze it at crucial points, review what I might have missed, and set up the included timer more easily instead of trying to read paper instructions). After assembly, that feeder has been working non-stop for just about 2 and a half years. I no longer have to carry feeders from the pet's eating area to the kitchen, figure the servings, then take them back every single day. Now, I may load the feeder once a week using just the standard 2-section food hopper (there is a gallon option option so if you need it, they have it !) As I said, my first feeder included all options, so was priced higher because of that ; then I thought (hmmm, it'd be nice if both pets had these automated feeders). That would free up so much time for me every day. So, I began the search, checked directly of SF's website, and found that they sold the same CSF-3 without the options, and that purchase would save me over $75. I just had to be willing to make my own stand (a couple of 2x4s did the trick in no time flat) and I purchased a good timer (just 10 more bucks) from the local big box store. After assembly I had a worked unit (which they labeled as 'blemished' but this item has no flaws at all that I can see). So, definitely, if you're on a budget, go for the no-frills CSF-3 ( but if you want the timer, the stand, the detachable and whatever other extras come with the full package, then try that). Excellent customer service, high quality workmanship, and the pets actually do get attached to the Super Feeder after a few days 8-)

The feeder arrived as promised and was easy to assemble. The instructions were clear and precise. The quality was good and it worked as advertised. I like that any parts can be replaced individually and that the timer is not built in. I'm planning on this lasting for a very long time.

Super feeder and 1.5 Gallon Hopper is definitely the best combo for fish ponds.

My Pug love to eat there just a couple of wuf haha after that was everything ok and eat all the food. thanks

Looked at cheaper alternatives but was worried the cats could get into it or it wouldn't trigger reliably. I've got two cats and one is more aggressive about eating so it was important that I get a set up where both feeders would trigger at EXACTLY the same time. This timer based system works beautifully and after getting the cycle time dialed in it's been in daily use for about a month now. Bowls are easy to remove and wash and I haven't had any issues with the cats getting into the hopper. It's not nearly the cheapest option out there for auto feeders but I guess you do pay for quality. Thanks!

I have bought four of these over the years. Not because they wear out. The first one I bought years ago for my koi pond, it's still in service. Three more as we've added cats to the household. Reliable product and fast service.

I was hesitant to spend the money on this feeder. I was skeptical that it would be reliable, right amount of food delivered at the right times, every time. I have found it to be totally reliable, amounts are correct and right on time. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solution to accurate feedings multiple times a day.

This is extremely well designed. The video links made assembly and set-up easy.

Assembly was easy with the use of the video. Before buying, I called the company and the gentleman I spoke to was very helpful in my selection process. After setup, feeder has performed as advertised. However, it's nice to know that if anything should happen, help is just a phone call away.

The parts are dishwasher safe (for me) but the sprocket isn't glued in place (no biggy, just didn't know) and it fell to the bottom and melted. Quick search got me to this part number and I received the part in a matter of days (regular delivery rate). I've had the autofeeder for 5 years now I think. No problems.

I ordered this chute cover and lid to replace the old one I'd been using for about two years. My package arrived sooner than expected, so that was a pleasant surprise. This new replacement works great and was easy to install with a screw driver. Though over time, the chute loses it's resistance and spits out too much food, so you'll need to replace it every 2 years or so.

This is the best auto feeder out there. It's infinitely adjustable to allow for different types of kibble and dosing. I had to mount ours to the wall and modify the system so the food hopper is protected. The first night we left it out our cat ripped the hopper off the feeder and ate all the food, but it's all good now. We actually have 3 of these in different parts of the house programmed to go off at the same time. All our cats have there personal earting zone and special food if needed. The best thing of all is that we get to sleep in now. No more 4am visits from starving kittens.

These feeders are a Project with a capital P. They were enormously fiddly and satisfying to assemble, and work as advertised. My primary objective - to not be woken up at 4am by hungry cats - is met.

However the project continues. Our cat burglar deduced that repeated rocking yields a stray kibble, and that there's a weak point between the clear chute and the big plastic hopper. By sitting on the whole thing, she managed to work the screws loose and bend the metal retaining bar and actually separate the two, creating a huge mess and attracting ants overnight. I've seen the wooden contraptions some folks have built to prevent this, and I think I'll have to do the same, and possibly order some replacement parts. The pro is that Superfeeder makes this easy and supports tinkering. The con is that tinkering is necessary. That said, compared to everything else I investigated, I think this is the best option by far. Other feeders, my cat would've broken and I'd have no recourse and no community to help me find a suitable hack.

After several weeks of searching for 2 feeders that would work off of one timer, I finally decided to buy these. The cost was more than I wanted to pay but the product has proven to be worth every penny. It was fairly simple to assemble and program. My cats figured it out quickly. My older cat used a different feeder when she was our only cat. She was able to steal kibble easily. As soon as I put this feeder on the floor, she immediately tried to reach into it. The chute effectively prevents any stealing. The younger cat has figured out how to pop off the lids so I have to duct tape them onto the unit. I no longer get woken up at for early morning feedings. They eat, we sleep in, and everyone is happy. When we go away for 3 day weekends, we don't need a sitter. We put out an extra water bowl and litter box and they are set. The money spent on the feeder is saved in pet sitting cost and is priceless for our sleep schedule.

This was the 12v DC timer available when I purchased my CSF-3 six years ago. I love it, and it has never let me down.

A little tedious to program (you have to enter a separate start and a stop time for each feed cycle, up to 16 cycles so up to 32 separate time entries), but once you've got it set, you'll never need to do it again, unless you want to change the feed times.

Extremely versatile, you can set different cycles for different days of the week, or different cycles for weekends (Sat/Sun) versus weed days (M-F).

The clock is very accurate- I haven't had to reset mine in 6 years.

I needed a 12vdc setup for my off-grid home, and this timer was perfect for me.

One other nice feature is the "On-Auto-Off" switch- if you want to manually start an extra feed cycle at any time, outside the programmed cycles (an "extra treat!"), just move the switch from "Auto" to "On" for a few seconds, then back to "Auto" to continue the regular program cycle.

Have fun!