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| Brand: Flowtron
Buy New: $69.99
New (2) Used (1) from $69.99
Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 1195
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.7
Dimensions (in): 18.6 x 11.2 x 11.1
MPN: BK-80D
Model: BK-80D
UPC: 026713700808
EAN: 0026713700808
ASIN: B00004R9VV
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 67
 MORE THAN FIVE STARS! July 7, 2007
R. Johns (Monterey, CA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I ordered the Flowtron BK-80D bug zapper after having used a different, smaller model, which was also made by Flowtron (model BK-7). The BK-7 model worked okay, but quickly clogged up with bugs (pretty much each night). After about a week of this, it shorted out so badly that it melted a hole in the plastic part which held the wires apart. That was the end of that. The BK-7 model used a series of round wires that go horizontally, but this tended to trap the bugs. Even with constant cleaning, it was always giving me problems.
After it went out, I decided to give Flowtron one last shot. I saw the model BK-80 on Amazon.com and ordered it after reading the reviews. I have installed the unit on the corner of my house and it works amazingly well!
I put the zapper on an outdoor timer, which turns the unit on around 7 pm in the evening and then off automatically around 8 am when the sun comes up. This works great! The timer I used was the Intermatic model HB31R (sold on Amazon and at local building stores). It's a very simple little timer with a nice cover to keep the weather out. I ran the power cords with a "J" loop in them, so any rain water would drip off the bottom of the "J" and not get into the socket.
Anyway, the timer is very simple to use and makes a great additon to the Flowtron. The Flowtron BK-80D is well made and straight forward. On my unit (as I had done with the previous BK-7 model and as mentioned by another reviewer), I took some pruning sheers and cut out every other plastic slat in order to allow easier cleaning and so that larger bugs can get in more quickly.
The unit gives off a lot of light and is able to attract bugs from both the first level and 2nd level of my house (I have it mounted above the 2nd story deck on the corner). It draws all of the moths that used to hang out on our windows - from as far away as about 30 or 40 feet. One zap and they are toast. The design of the BK-80D is much better than other models I have seen. The vertical rods are well made and allow the bugs to slide down and fall out of the unit after they are killed. Not all bugs fall out, but I would say about 95% or so do fall out of their own accord. By morning time, the wind has also helped blow some of the rest out of the unit and they have fallen on the deck.
Interestingly enough, where I live, yellowjackets have figured out that any bugs stuck in the rods are a free lunch - and since my unit goes off at dawn via the timer, the yellowjackets can get in there and remove any stuck moth bodies without being zapped in the afternoon. It's a great deal for me, since it saves a little clean up. I have actually seen the yellowjackets wiggle the stuck insect bodies until they come loose from the rods, then they fly off with them! It also seems like they clean up the ones that have fallen on the deck, although that may be birds stopping by in the morning and/or the wind blowing them off the side of the deck. I'm not sure. Whatever the case, the unit requires almost zero cleaning and doesn't clog up hardly at all.
While this unit is a little more pricey than some, the extra few bucks are well worth it. The gold ring at the top (used to hang the unit) is sort of poorly designed, but it's easy to replace with a little work if you want (mine had a big gap in it - almost enough to allow the ring to come off the mounting point, which I didn't like. However, this may actually be there to help taking the unit on and off a hook or something). In my case, I simply cut the ring off with some bolt cutters and put a smaller stainless steel split ring in its place. Most people probably wouldn't mind the standard gold ring that comes with the unit, but I am very picky :-)
Note that you will need to purchase an extension cord to use this unit. The cord that comes out of the unit is only about 6 inches in length. It's not long enough to reach anything. I bought a 12 foot extension cord and ran it along the house and over to the Intermatic timer. Then the timer plugs into any standard outdoor outlet.
Since using the unit, there have been almost zero moths bugging us. I live out in the forest, so there is no shortage of bugs flying around here. Even with other lights on, the bugs seem to favor the Flowtron. The unit does make noise when the bugs are zapped (as all units do), but since the bugs routinely fall away from the zapping rods pretty quickly (much better than with other units), it's only a short zap. Once in a while there will be a longer zap, but not too often. At the rate this unit kills bugs, I think I may make a dent in the bug population around here - which is fine with me.
The unit has two bulbs that are easy to replace. Each one is held into place with a plastic clip-in cup sort of affair. This cup also doubles as the holder for the MA-1000 Octenol attractant cartridges, although I have yet to use those. The unit does come with one sample cartridge so you can try it. The instructions say the light heats up the cartridge and then it gives off its scent to attract mosquitos. Like I say, I haven't had a chance to try it; it seems to work fine without it.
All in all, a top notch design; makes life a lot nicer without having to constantly fight moths and flying bugs. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better bug zapper for the home/yard.
Nothing But the Best May 31, 2001
Brenda Stevens (Greensboro, NC 27406)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have owned the 80 watt Bug Killer for over 5 yrs. and have been completely satisfied with it's performance. I have 4 acres with about 1 1/2 acre as yard with the house. I have this Light hanging on my deck and have found it most effective. I have just replaced the lamps for the first time. I use the light year around. It not only serve's as a terrific Bug Killer, but also as a night light for the back of my house. I do need to locate a starter for one side. I believe that is what it's called. Could you please send me a parts list. I have one but there is not a starter listed on it. Thanking you in advance, Brenda Stevens
 Broke in Two Weeks July 15, 2007
Peter A. Garcia (Mount Ephraim, New Jersey United States)
19 out of 25 found this review helpful
The item works as far as killing mosquitos. I live next to a stream and there was a significant reduction in bugs around my home. However after two weeks the zapper stopped working, and since it is Amazon, it is such a pain to return things so I just ate $70.00.
Skip it not worth the expense.
Update: Amazon excahnged the item with no problem. The new Flowtron is now a month old and has reduced the mosquitos tremendously. Worth the gamble.
why doesn't amazon carry this product anymore????? June 14, 2004
georgia kuhlman (phoenix, arizona United States)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
i am beholden to all the fine reviews at this site that touted this great product to the skys. i shot right out and bought the big 80 watt number.
the day before i put mine up i had collected 5 nasty fly bites - hugh itchey welts. so i got even...i pinned the little sucker up and sat out on the patio at 9 that night gloating outrageously. this baby was snapping 'em left and right. little bug bodies were really piling up out there. color me smug.
i have reclaimed the right to go out in my back yard garden and even to sit out in the dead of night unscathed. how much is that worth? and my high strung cats don't mind the slight snapping noise. they don't like bugs either.
this gismo rocks!!! each evening i go out and plug it in for the night's work and i can't resist giving it a little pat and a "you get 'em killer".
do i recommend this device? oh, yea.....ps to bug gal and her review.
mosquetoes arn't attracted to light? could that be why there is a pest strip for under the hot light that, when heated up, attracts mosquetoes like CRAZY!!! do you want a body count? there are some very deceased mosquetoes out there under my flowtron.
and as to it killing beneficial flying bugs....do you mean those little moths that are outside waiting for you to open you door so they can eat holes in your clothes? get a grip.
You can get this item at Walmart for $47 - "Stinger" brand June 28, 2005
MooseFruit (Michigan)
18 out of 31 found this review helpful
Same exact item, different branding, MUCH cheaper. :-)
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