ollie Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Sitting here in a stubble field and can't get my flapper working. It's one I bought from the pigeon shooter only back in June. It's not the battery as I can hear the motor. It seems to be the arms that aren't working. Although the arms aren't stuck as I am able to move them manually. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 If it's a turboflapper type the plastic linkage between the motor and the arms can snap, especially if you don't break the birds wings and overload it. Spares are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 is the moto shaft spinning? if so its the linkage as above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Those plastic linkages are a pain, i made a metal one for my sons flapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camojohn Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Not sure what make mine is but this happened to me. It turned out to be the little grub screw that holds the arm to the motor shaft had come loose, and the shaft was just spinning in the arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 If you can't fix it, contact The Pigeon Shooter and tell him about your problem, his reputation is good and he will sort i out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 If it's one of mine please contact me and I will sort it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hi Paul. Thanks, it's one of yours I bought at Shane's castle. I'm in the delivery suite at the moment with my wife so I will be in contact this week. Should I try taking it apart myself 1st? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I am over in Belfast in 2 weeks time I will give you a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I am over in Belfast in 2 weeks time I will give you a new one Very kind offer. If you like I can take a video of the flapper connected to the battery & it could be a simple solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Just take the back off and have a look. The cause will be obvious. Let us know what you find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Still in the maternity ward so won't get a chance for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Quick update. I haven't got a chance to update this thread as I have been up to my eyes in dirty nappies the past week. Paul has kindly offered to replace the flapper but I would rather try to fix it than get him to replace it. I have taken a video & sent it to Paul to have a look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thats Paul for you one of the best after sales service going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 It should be remembered that Paul (The Pigeon Shooter) has also offered to replace the unit, so I agree, top after sales service as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Got the brand new flapper today. Thanks for the excellent service Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Got the brand new flapper today. Thanks for the excellent service Paul. I have dealt with Paul for a few years, both online and personally. He is a very honest guy and will sort out any problem that you may find with one of his products, as he's already proved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 On holiday at moment in Thailand but still checking in o its warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 if its a flapper with plastic linkages they are carp they use plastic servo arms which are not really up to the task, this happened to mine second time out,(see pic) my flappers with metal linkage arms are still going strong after a LOT of use, buy cheap = buy twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nothing like mine, mine are all metal so won't wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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