Pigeon Flapper

[steve_b_wales]

Well, my flapper from the above company has finally given up the ghost. I tried to use yesterday, it started okay, I switched it off to alter the wings, switched it back on again, and nothing!

I've tried everything, including stripping the machine down. The annoying part is that I cannot get into the motor, as it's sealed by welding to the case.

But, as I've had this great bit of kit for almost seven years, and have used and abused it many times, I think I've had my monies worth.

Time to contact our sponsor now and buy a new one.I hope I get as many years service out of that one.

[wymberley]

Steve, was your now defunct one one of the earlier more "rounded body" shapes or the current "square" version?

Cheers

[steve_b_wales]

Steve, was your now defunct one one of the earlier more "rounded body" shapes or the current "square" version?

Cheers

 

 

The square version.

[wymberley]

The square version.

Thanks, Steve.

Reason for asking was that I have the other which just HAS to wear out soon. This gives a more sedate controlled glide path approach sort of flap which sort of resembles a carefree stroll to the local bistro if you see what I mean. The faster flapping square ones seem more like "don't fancy this I'm getting the hell out of here". Now, obviously, as you've used one and are going to replace it with the same model, my impression must be wrong and they're fine.

Cheers,

Phil

[steve_b_wales]

Thanks, Steve.

Reason for asking was that I have the other which just HAS to wear out soon. This gives a more sedate controlled glide path approach sort of flap which sort of resembles a carefree stroll to the local bistro if you see what I mean. The faster flapping square ones seem more like "don't fancy this I'm getting the hell out of here". Now, obviously, as you've used one and are going to replace it with the same model, my impression must be wrong and they're fine.

Cheers,

Phil

 

My flapper was used mainly for crows/jackdaws. I used it with an intermittent timer, which flapped the wings 21 times, with a 5 second break. It always proved to be a good draw for the birds, when in use.

 

Steve.

[wymberley]

My flapper was used mainly for crows/jackdaws. I used it with an intermittent timer, which flapped the wings 21 times, with a 5 second break. It always proved to be a good draw for the birds, when in use.

 

Steve.

If that was intentional, nice one! :blink:

[steve_b_wales]

If that was intentional, nice one! :blink:

 

The intermittent timer I used, could be set (internally) to whatever on-off time you wanted. My setting was intentional and proved successful many times.

[wymberley]

The intermittent timer I used, could be set (internally) to whatever on-off time you wanted. My setting was intentional and proved successful many times.

Thanks again, steve.

(double post did I see, 222 or 243!)

Cheers

[caeser]

I've had one of the same for a few years now and its never let me down. But if it does , I will strip it down, even if I have to grind the weld off. I take it you haven't got access to the right equipment. I'll bet it can repaired some way.

[nobby63]

Hi Steve , Ive a shooting warehouse flapper the square box type , I removed the pop rivets and found the motor held in place by very small style allen bolts but easy to get to with long nose plyers. the replacement motor cost £21 if you find you do have the same drop me a PM and al sort the purchase details out and forward the info.

[Billy.]

Steve, you can have my SWH flapper if you like? Send me a tenner and a bit more to cover postage and it's yours.

 

Only thing... I'm not sure where the ground stake is Then again, you could use the one you have

[steve_b_wales]

Steve, you can have my SWH flapper if you like? Send me a tenner and a bit more to cover postage and it's yours.

 

Only thing... I'm not sure where the ground stake is Then again, you could use the one you have

 

 

Will do mate. Many thanks. Pm sent.

[steve_b_wales]

Hi Steve , Ive a shooting warehouse flapper the square box type , I removed the pop rivets and found the motor held in place by very small style allen bolts but easy to get to with long nose plyers. the replacement motor cost £21 if you find you do have the same drop me a PM and al sort the purchase details out and forward the info.

 

 

Cheers. Although I'm buying a second hand one off here, I'll take another look at the broken one, and see what's what. I'll contact you regarding buying another motor for it.

 

Steve.