Thanks very much for the help. I had to change both the starter and bulb. I tried a FS-4 starter at first and it didn't work. Make sure you use a FS-2 starter as stated in the video.
- The starters have different values depending on the bulb wattage... FS-2 would match up to 15 to 20 watt bulb and the FS-4 matches up to 30 to 40 watt bulb
Thanx! I needed to see how the starter wires were held in the bulb socket. Mine are Stinger brand and have anther cover piece on top the socket which I was afraid I was gonna destroy getting it apart.
I have a flowtron that had the bulb go south(and or starter). Seeing what was involved anyway I got curious. Seems mosquitoes aren't attracted to the blue - black - UV thing light. First they get the scent. Sweat CO2 or octenol(I think a component of sweat). That is far away. As they get closer they can detect an object by sight. Then within 10 feet they lock on with heat, IR. The above is my take on the various reports. So take with large grain of salt. But I decided that I wanted to kill mosquitoes, not everything attracted to any light. The standard zapper had killed tons of bugs, including a giant water bug( sometimes called a porch light bug. It could not be mistaken for a mosquito. Maybe a small mammal. But not on my hit list. Yeah the zaps and pops felt good, but it was mostly killing the wrong bugs. So, I removed the bulb and starter, drilled a hole and mounted a ceramic socket for a screw in 25 watt IR bulb. They are made to keep reptile pets warm. Turned it on and it hums and stays dark, and u can feel warmth. Kill anything? No idea yet. The next step is adding the bait that all the zappers use. I hope I have improved the mosquito deaths in my area. I truly hate them.
I have that Stinger as well as the smaller model - both which are broken. I found the starter to be burnt on this same model. The smaller unit doesn't have a starter in the circuit but the grid was arcing because it was broke through. i swapped electronics and light fixture in to the big Stinger from the small. Currently thinking of ways to increase output using a higher voltage transformer. These are weak sauce. Any suggestions on modding the circuit?
Rather to change for a cheaper lamp starter it could be better to replace the expensive black light bulb for a cheaper conversion to a flourescent or led lamp painted of black or purple. So you save money from the black bulb replacement and energy supply.
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i do have the older version of that model its been years sense i used it so i want to use it again
I used your videos to fix my bug zapper. Cost me $3.99 for a 2 pack of FS-2 starters and kept the zapper out of the landfill. Thank you
Thanks very much for the help. I had to change both the starter and bulb. I tried a FS-4 starter at first and it didn't work. Make sure you use a FS-2 starter as stated in the video.
- The starters have different values depending on the bulb wattage... FS-2 would match up to 15 to 20 watt bulb and the FS-4 matches up to 30 to 40 watt bulb
Thanx! I needed to see how the starter wires were held in the bulb socket. Mine are Stinger brand and have anther cover piece on top the socket which I was afraid I was gonna destroy getting it apart.
Great video, thanks! I thought I just might buy a new one instead of fixing it. $90.00 NOPE!!Fixed it for about $5.00.
very complete! good job.
Huntsville al??? Lol that’s we’re I live.
Thanks!
I have a flowtron that had the bulb go south(and or starter). Seeing what was involved anyway I got curious. Seems mosquitoes aren't attracted to the blue - black - UV thing light. First they get the scent. Sweat CO2 or octenol(I think a component of sweat). That is far away. As they get closer they can detect an object by sight. Then within 10 feet they lock on with heat, IR.
The above is my take on the various reports. So take with large grain of salt.
But I decided that I wanted to kill mosquitoes, not everything attracted to any light. The standard zapper had killed tons of bugs, including a giant water bug( sometimes called a porch light bug. It could not be mistaken for a mosquito. Maybe a small mammal. But not on my hit list. Yeah the zaps and pops felt good, but it was mostly killing the wrong bugs. So, I removed the bulb and starter, drilled a hole and mounted a ceramic socket for a screw in 25 watt IR bulb. They are made to keep reptile pets warm. Turned it on and it hums and stays dark, and u can feel warmth. Kill anything? No idea yet. The next step is adding the bait that all the zappers use. I hope I have improved the mosquito deaths in my area. I truly hate them.
I have that Stinger as well as the smaller model - both which are broken. I found the starter to be burnt on this same model. The smaller unit doesn't have a starter in the circuit but the grid was arcing because it was broke through.
i swapped electronics and light fixture in to the big Stinger from the small. Currently thinking of ways to increase output using a higher voltage transformer. These are weak sauce. Any suggestions on modding the circuit?
My only question about the video is, does polarity matter when rewiring the light socket?
I don’t think so.
Rather to change for a cheaper lamp starter it could be better to replace the expensive black light bulb for a cheaper conversion to a flourescent or led lamp painted of black or purple. So you save money from the black bulb replacement and energy supply.