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DynaTrap Suggestion

shopgirl9 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:59:44 GMT

Would it be possible to re-engineer the DynaTrap to work off batteries? It would be helpful for homes with few outdoor outlets to plug in and reduce long extension cords to avoid being damaged during summer months when people mow yards. Thank you

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suziebee1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:01:58 GMT

I agree - if it was battery operated, I would have gotten the last TSV. I live in a townhouse and my outdoor plug is in the middle of the deck, so I would have to have the extension cord go all the way across one half of the deck to get the trap away from where we sit. Great suggestion!!!!!!

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Scorpio1971 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:24:36 GMT

I have wanted one of these also, but without any outside electrical outlets it would be impossible without leaving a door unlocked or window open 24/7 to run an electrical cord.

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luvzchiz — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:47:29 GMT

Great idea @shopgirl9

I, too, would be interested in a battery operated one. Perhaps one that could be recharged as well.

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shopgirl9 — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:16:58 GMT

Thanks everyone for the great responses!! Regardless of where we call 'home', be it an apartment, townhouse, etc. A low-battery indicator could also be built into the unit. I would also love a rechargeable unit as well. With all of the technology avaialbe to us at our fingertips, I know this can be done. We have cordless vacuums, battery operated home decor, etc. I even have a rechargeable weed-eater that works great. If the QVC mods are reading this, please forward to the DynaTrap rep. I don't want to hear that this can't be done. Sales for this type of product would go thru the roof.

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geezerette — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:18:37 GMT

I would just appreciate one that's easier to take apart to clean.

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september — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:41:06 GMT

I'd love a dynatrap that uses either batteries or a rechargeable battery, like my garden tools.

I just recently hung up my new dynatrap. First, had to buy an extension cord for it, and don't much care for the appearance.

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Teddie — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:37:13 GMT

@shopgirl9 What a great idea! We’ve got 3 going in 3 different directions and each one requires an outdoor extension cord and a place to plug in. Then the cord has to be moved to mow. We really like our Dynatraps but there’s still room for improvement.

@geezerette I sympathize with you. My husband cleans it out so not sure how it goes for him.

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:55:20 GMT

@shopgirl9 excellent suggestion! I'll purchase a 1/4 acre one for sure!

I live in a garden apartment right now, with a very large patio space. However, there's no outside electrical outlets. I purchased that DynaSheild repellent thing, but you have to put that right beside you, and move around with you depending on where we sit. Plus, you have to turn that on & off for when you need it. It's great for taking on the road though.

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Marp — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:45:15 GMT

Great idea but I suspect it would go through batteries quickly. Perhaps rechargeable batteries and a remote solar panel to keep the batteries charged.

One of the best features about a battery operated unit would be if the power goes out the unit would continue to trap the insects.