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Review on High-Voltage Bug Zapper: Effective 4250V Electronic Mosquito Zapper for Indoor and Outdoor Use – Waterproof Insect Fly Traps and Mosquito Killer for Home, Patio, and Garden by Elizabeth Rue

Revainrating 3 out of 5

So far so good but no bulbs found

I bought this to replace another zipper although it worked fine the bulb lasted less than 3 months and cannot be replaced. The company sent a replacement but it ended after 2 months. I don't even see it on Revain anymore so I think they decided to remove it because of the bulb issue. This device is still on sale for $40. I don't understand why manufacturers don't just let them last at least 6 months and make them disposable for 14.99. I would sign up for Autoship if I could get 2 a year for $30 and never have to open it to change a lightbulb. They may even have a take back program so the hull can be recycled and resold. This one isn't as powerful as the other, but the bulb can be replaced. (Edit: I can't find any info on the bulb and the only bulb I found. It looks vaguely like a 13W, not a 20W. Also, I'm not sure if it's an E26 or E27 bulb It could be The unit has a 13 watt bulb, so this unit looks dimmer than the previous competitor unit. I have no intention of buying bulbs that don't fit and can't be returned.) I'm disappointed too That price has gone up $10 to $35 since I bought mine last month. $25 was more reasonable. They all seem to overprice these types of devices too much. One thing I seriously dislike is that the bottom has what looks like a platform instead of being open and flat so it doesn't catch bugs. They just fall onto the platform instead of the very small hole in the middle. They could have a winner if they fix this and offer a bulb replacement option at the time of purchase so we can do everything at once instead of trying to find the right bulb. This one is more plastic than the previous brand but still works. I don't use it in the same spot so I'm not sure it will kill large cluster flies like the other one did. House flies are smaller and kill fairly easily, but grape flies require more power to kill. I tried to find another device with a review and couldn't find one for a reasonable price. If anyone knows about this, please write the information in the "Questions" section. If someone knows which lamp to buy, write here.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure