Wild Touring review the Thermacell and show you how to refill it on the cheap. Cheap refill mats shown in video can be bought here; www.ebay.com.au/itm/60-Pcs-Ar...
Don’t shake your butane refill canister. You’ll get propellant mixed in with your fuel and that’s not what you want. I refuel jet lighters a lot and just thought I’d share the tip 🤘🏼
I just found these at Bunnings and was going to buy one. The price of the refills did put me off a bit. You've definitely changed my mind. Great channel mate. Keep the content coming. Jared - Gold Coast
Thanks from Sweden ’s Mosquito hell ! I Will survive one more of this summer. I was figuring out to use the mosquito patches with a Tea candle and a oil burner. This is much more effective, safer and easier.
Thanks legend, saved us! We love ours but was so expensive to run and I keep leaving it on by accident and finding an empty gas tank next time I use it. Now I refill the tank and off we go 👍
Thanks for the video, the kids are allergic and my research led me to thermacell. Prices looked to expensive to be a viable option but I guess I'll now give it a try.
Excellent, great video the thermacell replacement gas and mats are expensive in the uk although the unit is only £23 to buy, ive just been on amazon and ordered 60 matts for £7.99 same as raid mossy matts. I wouldnt have known about the inexpensive mats had it not been for your video, thankyou.
What an awesome hack! Thanks heaps mate that's fantastic! I appreciate this more than anyone as i am cursed and mosquitos LOVE me! No matter who i'm around, they come straight to me. So i will definitely try this! Legend.
These seem to work heaps better than coils or sandalwood sticks. Give one a go mate, Bunnings sell one that fits into a fits onto a normal butane can, so will be cheaper to run!
You’re saving me so much money already, a bit more for shipping the smaller pads to the USA but still well worth it. Also my ankles thank you for saving them the itching and pain. *Keep up the good work; it’s greatly appreciated!* 🙌
U can get small USB type 1.5A/5V heater effective 2m radius at approx AU$2-3ea with 60pcs mats(lasts 8hrs ea) at approx AU$6(shipping not included)...plug to USB ports from powerbanks or just use hp chargers at home.
hi ya great hack , I've just bought the thermacell packpacker that uses the small screw top camping gas bottles, they say they last 90hrs per bottle ?in the uk they cost £6.99, also with those cheaper mats you've mentioned, it will be come quite a cheap thing to run, thanks for the vid.
Come across your videos mate. Love them straight to the point no BS. Burning food just like me Haha I’ve been refilling those refills for a few years now a shit load cheaper Great vids mate
Thanks for the video. I've followed the steps but am struggling to get the butane to go from the cannister back into the little bottle. I've taken out the check valve and have put the top back in correctly. I've bought a butane with the different nozzles, but every time I try press down I just get gas shooting out the top and no liquid going in. Beginning to think I may have bought the wrong thing!
2:00 _"It uses CO2, _*_hate_*_ and ultra violet light."_ I never knew you could power a mosquito-trap with hate, but it sounds *amazing* as far as my economy is concerned, because I *really* hate mosquitos. I'll have free fuel enough to run that machine for DAYS !
Hello - i have seen this hack from different youtube channels and i just can´t get it to work :( The butane wont come inside the empty cartridge. I have done exactly as shown and removed the one way valve - but cant find any "tip" that fits the cartridge. Is there a hack showing how to modify one ? Or can different "tips" be bourght somewhere ? I have tried my local Pibeshop, but they couldnt help. I use my thermacell a lot - so sure would be nice, if i could figure it out. Thanks a great video. I have tried with several different kinds of butane. I live in Denmark - dont know if the standard "tips" are different here.
SO IS THE CHECK VALVE USELESS? Does it have a purpose in the actual FUNCTIONING of the product? (other than so you HAVE to buy their products continuously)
Great hack mate. I've ben trying to do this and the bugger won't fill. Took the 1 way valve out etc, I'll I do is freeze my hand with wasted gas. Any tips? Name of gas bottle and tip used would be great...cheers..
I just had the same issue. Ended up taking the valve out and filling the bottle without it. It got messy and went everywhere but I got it two thirds full. Put the valve back in afterwards. Tested it in the Thermacell and it worked fine
@@garyjones980 must be something to do with the brand of butane refill. I couldn’t find what Cam used and the one I had only had a plastic nozzle which kept bending and going everywhere
Can you essentially start and stop its use after an hour, and reuse days later? Without the pad going dry ? I know it says 48 hours of use, would you say that is true?
Try this one - www.ebay.com.au/itm/60-Pcs-Ars-Mat-12-hrs-Refill-for-Mosquito-Electric-Repeller-killer-Thermacell-au/132551064755?epid=1393823132&hash=item1edca8bcb3:g:xzYAAOSw7wxat37b
@@WildTouring That's because they're illegal to buy. Amazon was fined $1 Million by the EPA just for allowing people to sell them. Google it. This has more than just Allethrin, but also illegal pesticides in it as well.
Not sure on sand flies! They smash me too! Anything with deet works well on them. And if you do get bitten - sticking the bites under the shower head with the hottest water you can handle gives you enough relief to get to sleep without scratching your skin off!
The butane cartridge contains a one-way valve to stop you refilling them (so you have to buy a new one each time). This video shows you how to remove the valve so you can refill the cartridge, saving you money.
So there's 2 pieces? And you pull out the second one and leave it out, and put the first one back? Do I have that right? (Sorry, I need the for-dummies version)
Don’t shake your butane refill canister. You’ll get propellant mixed in with your fuel and that’s not what you want. I refuel jet lighters a lot and just thought I’d share the tip 🤘🏼
Thanks that’s extremely helpful !
The butane itself is the propellant. In fact butane is used as a propellant in some aerosol sprays.
I just found these at Bunnings and was going to buy one. The price of the refills did put me off a bit. You've definitely changed my mind.
Great channel mate. Keep the content coming.
Jared - Gold Coast
Well done mate thanks for sharing that. Love watching your travels so far.
Great work on the Q and A as well very informative thanks again
I’m still trying to use up all my gas and try out this refill hack of your Cam 👍 cheers for the awesome advice.
Thanks been using this for many years and always for get to shut off. I did this myself , it was easy to do ! Saving lot's of money now !!!!
4:49 Check valve hack
3:52 Pads
thx bro
Great,we have this,I’ll be doing the bottle conversion when it runs out.Thanks for the info.
Thank you , that was great information . Here in Yukon we can always use a few less mosquitos
Thank you. Look forward to using this product for the first time.
Thanks from Sweden ’s Mosquito hell ! I Will survive one more of this summer. I was figuring out to use the mosquito patches with a Tea candle and a oil burner. This is much more effective, safer and easier.
Thanks legend, saved us! We love ours but was so expensive to run and I keep leaving it on by accident and finding an empty gas tank next time I use it. Now I refill the tank and off we go 👍
Thanks for the video, the kids are allergic and my research led me to thermacell. Prices looked to expensive to be a viable option but I guess I'll now give it a try.
Thanks for the info! Definitely want to buy one now.
Hell yea ! Awesome vid mate ! I've tried everything under the sun also with no success so I will definitely be giving these a go cheers !
I just bought a Thermacell. Thanks for your time getting this information out. Excellent video. 😎
My pleasure! Thankyou.
How good is it against sand flies?
Great video! straight to the point and detail! Thank You!
Thanks mate for your share hack! Much appreciated!
Just got one as we are in Darwin now and yes it’s a beauty. Thanks for the hacks 👍👍👍
No worries mate! You'll need one in the NT. The bugs get bigger and friendlier the further north you go 😂
Mint as always cam love it mate. Wish i had this on the last trip i tell ya! Cheers mate
Thank you mate ... exactly for that hack I was looking for 👌
Thanks for this. I’m heading out to get one now
just bought one of the thermacell units & getting ready to try it out on our texas sized skeeters.
Excellent, great video the thermacell replacement gas and mats are expensive in the uk although the unit is only £23 to buy, ive just been on amazon and ordered 60 matts for £7.99 same as raid mossy matts. I wouldnt have known about the inexpensive mats had it not been for your video, thankyou.
Do they even have mozzies in the UK? Thought it would be too cold!
Amazing! Thanks for the cheap tip !
Awesome video bro! Thanks!!!
What an awesome hack! Thanks heaps mate that's fantastic! I appreciate this more than anyone as i am cursed and mosquitos LOVE me! No matter who i'm around, they come straight to me. So i will definitely try this! Legend.
These seem to work heaps better than coils or sandalwood sticks. Give one a go mate, Bunnings sell one that fits into a fits onto a normal butane can, so will be cheaper to run!
@@WildTouring thanks mate i will definitely try one out! Cheers!
Thanks mate, you are a legend
There is electric variants for this blue tablets machines that runs on the mains AC , there is also Mortein liquid vaporisers which works great.
Great stuff Cam, will give it a go :)
Great idea mate!!
Great video, thankyou!
Brilliant idea
yep great review especially the refill
👍 FANTASTIC advice - thanks mate
You’re saving me so much money already, a bit more for shipping the smaller pads to the USA but still well worth it. Also my ankles thank you for saving them the itching and pain. *Keep up the good work; it’s greatly appreciated!* 🙌
Just came back from Hamelin, me and the mrs have been smashed. I’ll have to give it a go now I’ve seen your hack! Cheers!
Well done Cam
Legend! Thank you!
U can get small USB type 1.5A/5V heater effective 2m radius at approx AU$2-3ea with 60pcs mats(lasts 8hrs ea) at approx AU$6(shipping not included)...plug to USB ports from powerbanks or just use hp chargers at home.
Fantastic job thanks
Thanks for the review and hack ; )
Thanks for this!
Brilliant hack mate
Thank you
hi ya great hack , I've just bought the thermacell packpacker that uses the small screw top camping gas bottles, they say they last 90hrs per bottle ?in the uk they cost £6.99, also with those cheaper mats you've mentioned, it will be come quite a cheap thing to run, thanks for the vid.
thanks for the video. does the ars mat refill really work?
Great job WT
Can you share the link you used for the mats
Thank you for the nice video
Thx appreciate the tip.
Nice hack, thanks!
thank you!
Come across your videos mate. Love them straight to the point no BS. Burning food just like me Haha
I’ve been refilling those refills for a few years now a shit load cheaper
Great vids mate
Thanks for watching mate. Save a fortune refilling these, wouldnt be economical otherwise! Hahaha gotta put some colour on your food ;)
Are the ARS MAT-12 mats DEET Free? Great vid btw.
Thanks for the video. I've followed the steps but am struggling to get the butane to go from the cannister back into the little bottle. I've taken out the check valve and have put the top back in correctly.
I've bought a butane with the different nozzles, but every time I try press down I just get gas shooting out the top and no liquid going in. Beginning to think I may have bought the wrong thing!
Oh man hope I'm not too late checked out your link and none available
Is there any danger in removing the one way check valve?
How does it work with wind etc. what tips do you have, we live in WA and it can get a bit blowie
Just bought a Thermacell in Big W for $39 👌🏻
20 at academy
What is the best tip to use for the refill?
The check valve prevents flash back explosions . Be advised people .
2:00 _"It uses CO2, _*_hate_*_ and ultra violet light."_
I never knew you could power a mosquito-trap with hate, but it sounds *amazing* as far as my economy is concerned, because I *really* hate mosquitos. I'll have free fuel enough to run that machine for DAYS !
Have you tried
Raid mosquito Baygon Anti-Dengue Mat from the Philippines? 5w power usage, 10 8-hr pads, for under $2.00 us!
Link please?
Hello - i have seen this hack from different youtube channels and i just can´t get it to work :( The butane wont come inside the empty cartridge. I have done exactly as shown and removed the one way valve - but cant find any "tip" that fits the cartridge. Is there a hack showing how to modify one ? Or can different "tips" be bourght somewhere ? I have tried my local Pibeshop, but they couldnt help. I use my thermacell a lot - so sure would be nice, if i could figure it out. Thanks a great video.
I have tried with several different kinds of butane. I live in Denmark - dont know if the standard "tips" are different here.
How much heat is produced? Thinking for inside tent clearing before trying to sleep. Great hack, what a cost saving.
The black grille on the front face gets pretty hot. I'd sit it on something non flammable like a metal or ceramic dinner plate.
@@WildTouring Cheers mate.
Hi can you please share the link on where exactly to buy these refill pads from ? I can’t find any pads that are anywhere near this price now
Cheers
SO IS THE CHECK VALVE USELESS? Does it have a purpose in the actual FUNCTIONING of the product? (other than so you HAVE to buy their products continuously)
Do you really not need to put the check valve back in?
Great hack mate. I've ben trying to do this and the bugger won't fill. Took the 1 way valve out etc, I'll I do is freeze my hand with wasted gas.
Any tips? Name of gas bottle and tip used would be great...cheers..
I just had the same issue. Ended up taking the valve out and filling the bottle without it. It got messy and went everywhere but I got it two thirds full. Put the valve back in afterwards. Tested it in the Thermacell and it worked fine
@@cbrjosh haha, I done exactly that 2 weeks ago. Managed to get about 2 thirds in, enough for 2 nights bug zapping!!!
@@garyjones980 must be something to do with the brand of butane refill. I couldn’t find what Cam used and the one I had only had a plastic nozzle which kept bending and going everywhere
Hi cam were do you get the tips from that go on the can of buttane
when refilling.TOP vid but.
Some butane cans come with a few tips
very good hack thanks from buggy montreal
Anyone find the refills on Ebay in the usa?
So you don't need to put the check valve back in the canister?
Laurie Nesbit Godin, correct. Discard the valve, just push the brass nipple back in until it clicks into position as shown in vid.
How to refill starts at 4:40
Can you essentially start and stop its use after an hour, and reuse days later? Without the pad going dry ? I know it says 48 hours of use, would you say that is true?
Yeah you can stop and start it days later. It does slowly dry out though.
The 48hr refill is 12mats and 4 butane canisters.
So they’re suggesting a pad lasts 4hrs and a canister lasts 12hrs. Which is probably realistic.
Link on the description doesn’t work
Try this one - www.ebay.com.au/itm/60-Pcs-Ars-Mat-12-hrs-Refill-for-Mosquito-Electric-Repeller-killer-Thermacell-au/132551064755?epid=1393823132&hash=item1edca8bcb3:g:xzYAAOSw7wxat37b
Did not work at all for my porch
Hey mate do u still get these pads of eBay if so who do you use now
Nah I havn't had to buy any for a couple of years, so I'm not sure where to buy them now.
@@WildTouring That's because they're illegal to buy. Amazon was fined $1 Million by the EPA just for allowing people to sell them. Google it. This has more than just Allethrin, but also illegal pesticides in it as well.
Including sand flies man cause the kill me too ?
Not sure on sand flies! They smash me too!
Anything with deet works well on them.
And if you do get bitten - sticking the bites under the shower head with the hottest water you can handle gives you enough relief to get to sleep without scratching your skin off!
@@WildTouring yep been there too
i thank you sir
Totally confused about what you did with that valve or why. Not exactly my area of expertise.
The butane cartridge contains a one-way valve to stop you refilling them (so you have to buy a new one each time). This video shows you how to remove the valve so you can refill the cartridge, saving you money.
So there's 2 pieces? And you pull out the second one and leave it out, and put the first one back? Do I have that right? (Sorry, I need the for-dummies version)
That's right.
I will give it a try then and see if I can't get it done. Thank you!
And how long before Thermacell reworks their system to stop this?
Not in the three years since I posted this video.
@@WildTouring do you have a current link that works? I’ve done the canister mod, but the replacement pads I cost were pretty fragrant…
@@WildTouringstruggling to get this to work …can’t get the gas in the cylinder …you think Thermocel may have cottoned on?
buy me one!
Mad hack
Thjs thing is not working aa they said almost broken on the first try smell nothing this is a scam product