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@@HotelGolf82 The water is mostly in vapor form and is supposedly part of the attraction. Mammals exhale warm, moist air, and so does the trap. There is no drain hole that I remember, but any water could just flow out the end of the horn as it faces down.

Just add milk. 😉

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@@jamesfrangella8517 Thanks for the compliment! Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for the compliment! As for the ignitor, they are very fragile, and it might have a hairline crack, which would render it useless. The good news is that replacements are available on ebay and such. Just search for "mosquito magnet hot surface ignitor". It is possible that there is something wrong with the control board, but that seems less likely. I have not purchased one, but the ones commonly listed seem to be more of a probe and look a bit more sturdy. One thing about the voltage, did you try to read it as DC or AC? Power to the machine is AC, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if the ignitor was receiving AC and that is why your measurement was off. I have never tried to measure that circuit myself, so I am just guessing here. Best of luck!

@@DavinDesborough Thanks for your feedback Davin! I'll check that google search ASAP. Thanks also for the 12v AC information, indeed I was assuming output was 12V DC and did the measure this way... my mistake!! I'll give a try with AC measuring next time, PCB looks fine so I guess it's not the right path to walk.. But I did test this igniter without opening the gas tank, do you think there could be some safety inside to prevent the igniter from glowing if no gas running through? I don't think so but not quite sure about it... Thanks again!!

@@alexgti9345 no, there is no interconnect there. As far as I can tell, the only thing the machine monitors is temperature to understand if things are working.

@@DavinDesborough Okay so even if the gas tank was closed, the igniter should have glowed, which probably means it's dead and has to be replaced.

@@alexgti9345 Correct. It will leave the igniter on no matter what. To me, this seems a logical safety measure to prevent a build-up of gas.

Not sure if you are asking a serious question or not, but no you can't. It will overheat.

@@DavinDesborough thank you for the heads up,I was in a serious motorcycle accident,comatizdd 3 months ,I accidentally touched it stuck my hand it looked fun spinning I had to touch it ,now cut up hand broken fan still runs , didn't know if it could run without it thank you for that I was going to use it wow I need supervising with simple things I could hurt or worse myself,, I used to be jack of all trades master of none now I'm just jacked lol my knowledge what is safe and what is not safe and can hurt you is almost absent sometimes

It's not an option. Or wasn't when I purchased it anyway.

Glad it worked out in the end! Hopefully your head feels better. Also, thank you for your service. Glad I could provide a tiny bit of help in return.

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Huh, I had to go look at my transformer as I would have sworn it output DC. You are right 12v AC @ 3A. Anyway, why would you want to go to DC? There are parts of the circuitry that are expecting AC and you are just asking for trouble by feeding it DC. I would need to take a close look at the board to say what might be impacted, but you'd probably be better off to order a new clone supply for about $45 and call it a day. Example: amzn.to/3xyCDrd (affiliate link). I know the official ones are stupid expensive. If you want to splice some wires, you can get what looks to be the same thing I just linked to, but with a different plug for under $25 with coupon: amzn.to/3KUcNkz (affiliate link) That said, does the unit not power on at all with the old supply, or is it a startup issue? It would suck to buy a new PS only to have it still not start.

Thanks for your answer. Last winter I brought the moskito magnet in a shed but stupidly forgot the power supply that was hidden in the grass. It did not survive at all. Thanks for your amazon links. Unfortunately I am in Europe and my grid is 220v. I am unable to find one compatible here that is affordable. This is why I looked at a DC version. Looking at the circuitry I believe that a DC should work but it needs to be at the right level to compensate losses through the rectifiers. If you have a min to measure the unloaded voltage that would be a great help. Many thanks.

Still here! That does seem odd. I would start by undoing all the plugs on the circuit board and trying to clean it. Get some high percentage isopropyl alcohol and an old toothbrush and scrub the board. Perhaps there is just something across a couple pins or something. The failure mode, however, makes me think something is wrong with the main control chip and it is freezing up at a certain point. It shouldn't run indefinitely like that. It should either start or present an error, but hopefully a cleaning will fix it. After that, try starting it with the gas solenoid disconnected and see if it runs forever. If it still does, plug it back in and try the same test with the igniter. Lastly, re-run the test with the thermistor. If one of those tests changes the behavior of the machine, it might point to something to dive into more. Good luck and let me know if anything changes. Glad to help troubleshoot!

I would if I could. Not available anywhere close. I mostly run "normal" pump gas with added stabilizer to help. My generator and other seldom used engines have been ok.

Good luck!

@@DavinDesborough Thanks. Job done. I split the halves of the engine and it was packed full of crud which I dremeled out. The ignitor was actually working so I left it in. The gas jet was plugged up so I took that apart and cleaned it out. For some reason the propane tank valve didn't release so I switched tanks and this one was fine. I used deoxit on all the electrical contacts to keep corrosion down & Put a strip of tape over each of the four case screw holes as mud dobbers had packed the slots with crud. When reassembled it started in a very few minutes. After seeing how it's done I'll just do a cleaning every winter and have it good as new for each spring. Thanks again!

@@XJ1100J Awesome! And, yes, just plan on an annual cleaning and you'll be good. It's worked for me anyway.

While a box fan will catch bugs, it is 100% indiscriminate on what bugs it catches. It was important to me to target only the mosquitos. Also, I doubt a box fan is going to last very long out in the rain. All that said, do what's right for you!

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No. Those are the factory high intensity discharge (HID) lights.

The best I can do (nearby anyway) is a place that sells race gas. That is a bit too exotic for my pressure washer. 🙂

Yes, I have been happy with it. Thanks for watching!

I wasn't sure what you were talking about and I went back and took another look at the video. Yes, it seems I grabbed the wrong can of TruFuel off the shelf . 🤦‍♂Luckily I only put a little in there. I did use it to refinish my deck last summer, so it has had plenty of normal gas run through it since then. It runs like a champ! Good eye!

You are not modifying anything about the car while installing the hitch or harness. It should not impact the warranty. That said, I would ask the dealer to be sure if that is a concern for you. The panel that is removed is just to help with airflow.. It is not sealed to the body, so dirt and water will get behind it no matter what. You'll also notice that it only covers about 3/4 the width of the bumper. Good luck!

You need some downward force on the panel. Or just pry it off with a screwdriver

Thank you for the compliments! It is an easy install if you have the tools. The hitch has been fine. I have used it with my bike rack and trailer, no issues. As for bottoming out, you'd have to be going over something really tall or navigating a big dip for that to be a concern. It sits plenty high enough to not hit anything. The wire has been fine riding up there. It has never fallen out. That said, I did buy this, but haven't actually installed it yet. amzn.to/4bEumjT (Amazon affiliate link) Good luck!

Appreciate the response. Another question for you, if you don’t mind. Do you like the black glossy look or would you recommend a black matte texture? I’ve heard matte could be better against scratches but I also have seen it to cost more.

@justinhogenauer5568 so little of it shows that it is not a big deal either way in my opinion. No Matter what, it will likely rust over time and you'll want to take it off and repaint it.

Any lights, sounds, or anything? If you are getting a flashing led code, you can look it up here: www.mosquitomagnet.com/support/help/patriot-plus/light-codes (go to the proper trap and then click the "light codes" link)

Very annoying. Nothing I can do about it either.

I’m sorry to hear that man. I wish you can some Sort of compensation

@@AyoGobi Lol, compensation from scammers.

Sorry for the late response. You won't be able to order one as the company does not sell parts to the public. I can not find my purchase from way back when. I have looked around and can not find anything either. Basically, you would just need to buy a bare thermistor and put it in. I need to take one apart again and try to determine what thermistor is being used (resistance/temperature). That said, have you tested yours with a multimeter? If you heat it up and the voltage changes, it is probably OK. I will point you to this video: czcams.com/video/60F9IkjqUVE/video.html. I think his idea of securing it with a metal screw is a good one. It would help to bring more heat to the thermistor. the only down side would be the possibly of corrosion between dissimilar metals.

Yikes! That is crazy! It is a little fiddly, but not too bad if you take your time. Some have also suggested pulling off the wheel and going through the wheel well, but I have never looked into that. Good luck!