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Review on 🦟 Enhanced Blue Rhino TracTrap Replacement, Advanced Mosquito Catchers for Optimal Use with SkeeterVac by Pedro Movie

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Loyal user - 20+ years experience

I have been using this Skeetervac in Ohio Indiana for at least 20 years. This is my 5th block. I have tried a few other brands in the past but nothing has been as functional and efficient as this device. My wife laughed at me when I first bought it and thought it was exaggerated. I lived in 2 wooded areas with dense mosquitoes interfering with deck usage until I deleted this block. It's had a huge impact, but sometimes I'm still sweating below decks waiting for a party. I moved to a lake last year and last summer my vacuum cleaner died about halfway through. We were reluctant to get a replacement and regretted it so much my wife insisted I buy another! I use about 4-5 propane tanks in the summer, starting in late March and ending with an October shutdown. What I like: it works! A propane bottle lasts me about a month. Tip: Just open the propane tank about 1 turn. Higher pressure seems to cause problems. Make sure it's sheltered from strong winds so the flames don't blow out and attract flying insects. Although the unit works reasonably well in windy conditions, I prefer to mount it upwind of a pile of firewood, next to a tree or similar. Over the years it has become easier to assemble the device out of the box. General care is simple: replace the sticky paper every 2-4 weeks and the attractant every 2-3 months. I often replace it with an attractant that I find cheapest at the big store. I think it's cool that the temperature difference between the firebox and outside generates electricity. I've taken a few apart to fix them but to no avail. But inside are these cool converters that generate electricity based on temperature differences. Uber is cool! In general, this product falls into the use and forget category, with the exception of cleaning the bug screen every few days or a week or so. Overall, the construction is quite solid with a powder-coated aluminum frame. Rainproof fabric wears out after a few years, but I'm not sure if lying on the leeward side of a fence, bush, tree or woodpile will help. The wheel axle was rusted on some of the early models but looks better now. What I don't like: Despite attempts to disassemble, the insides are sealed fairly well. I can't get to the real burner without destroying the device. My personal opinion is that these devices die because the burner chars and no longer ignites. However, my last one lasted about 4 years and eventually the starter/battery area became rusty and the battery corroded. I could put more effort into fixing this and bypassing the battery box, but it looks like it would be better to just swap it out. It was a good run. What I dislike the most is the arrangement of the wheels. Trying to move around the garden is a pain. It is better to simply detach the propane tank, lift it up and move it without rolling. They don't have enough wheels to roll over rocks or 5 inch grass. More drag situation. The weight distribution is poor and doesn't balance on the wheels. It's just awkward. Definitely not a deal killer. just annoying. I also wanted to explain that initially the head units didn't last very long, especially when I let the gas out. Customer service was very good and the main unit had to be replaced a couple of times under warranty. In fact I've only bought 3 units in the last 20+ years. A few words about propane: I use propane a lot - patio heaters, gas appliances, grills, SkeeterVacs, etc. Tank sales are bad business. A 5 lb propane tank only fills up to about 3.5 lbs, but costs about 5 lbs. It's better to buy your own tanks and take them to Tractor Supply or another gas station.

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