Lez325 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) I purchased some Hypaflap decoys along with 11 Sillosocks + heads + Magnet + Battery+ speed controller and a few other bits spent well over £200- only bought this equipment some 5 weeks back so not been abused or over used :blink: When I tried to mount one of the Hypaflaps onto my magnet arm this morning- I found the thread within the Plastic Hypaflap mount has stripped - My guess being a steel bolt into a plastic thread is never a good idea-and looking at the other Hypaflap its looking like the plastic thread on that one is also wearing thin as there appears to be shreds of plastic within the steel bolts thread - so Im one Hypaflap down now and I dont want to run a magnet using just the one as it would upset the bearings in the motor is my guess Has anyone else come across this problem and if so how did you get around it?? I thought maybe bond a 6mm nut on the outer edge and let that take the strain rather than the flimsy ( in my opinion) plastic thread contain within the Hypaflap mount??? As these items are some £25 each + £8.50 post- then buying new is not an option I wish to pursue just yet any thoughts would be appreciated guys Thanks for looking Les Edited September 20, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stiv24 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Assuming you got them from uk shootwarehouse then call them. Chances are they will replace it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) i had an issue with somthing i was doing and sorted it by doing this http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...c=94036&hl= ...i take it your probleme would be solved in a simular way just that the insert would be threaded............but as stiv24 says if there new return them Edited September 20, 2009 by BSA-airgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Mine have had a lot of use (and abuse) and I haven't had any problems. If the thread has stripped, or is faulty, then telephone UKSW tomorrow and I am sure they will sort it out. I don't think you should pay good money for something and then have to spend time (and more money) making it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) I can make you a threaded sleeve if you want No probs?:blink: IVE got 2 Hypaflaps as well I havent had the problem you got yet but Ill keep an eye on them Alan PS Ive just looked at mine there's no problem if your stuck I can help you, Just pm me Alan Edited September 20, 2009 by Alanl50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Have they changed the design then because i have had 2 for about 3-4 yrs and they are metal not plastic...? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Have they changed the design then because i have had 2 for about 3-4 yrs and they are metal not plastic...? :blink: Same as the ones I'v used, metal not plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Design has changed as mine are definatley plastic - the thread screw is metal -The wing spreaders I bought - same principle are metal though- I will call UKSW tomorrow as they are not really new but only a few weeks old- I hope they can supply mounts as a spare - will keep you updated Thanks for the responses guys Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I can make you a threaded sleeve if you want No probs?IVE got 2 Hypaflaps as well I havent had the problem you got yet but Ill keep an eye on them Alan PS Ive just looked at mine there's no problem if your stuck I can help you, Just pm me Alan Alan- you have pm Mate Les :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Mine have had a lot of use (and abuse) and I haven't had any problems.If the thread has stripped, or is faulty, then telephone UKSW tomorrow and I am sure they will sort it out. I don't think you should pay good money for something and then have to spend time (and more money) making it work. I agree- they are definatley PLASTIC thread and metal hand screws guys in fact the whole mount is plastic thats why I was thinking of banding a 6mm nut to it I have e mailed UKSW and will follow that with a phone call tomorrow afternoon- see what they can do"! Thank you for the advice Les :blink: Edited September 20, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankidd Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Ive found that my hyrdaflaps have developed the same problem - On one of the flaps the plastic has threaded due to the metal bolt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Easiest way to get around it is to put a dead bird on the magnet, not a decoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Easiest way to get around it is to put a dead bird on the magnet, not a decoy. but you need to get the dead bird to put onto the magnet??thats why we use decoys first,to attract the bird,shoot it then replace the decoy with the real bird,if you choose to,or am i missing something? :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thats just what I do- use the Hypaflaps to attract the birds- shoot two and swap them over - so NO you aint missing anything fella Les :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) As said I will telphone UKSW this morning and let you guys know the outcome Les Edited September 21, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thats just what I do- use the Hypaflaps to attract the birds- shoot two and swap them over - so NO you aint missing anything fella Les :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thats just what I do- use the Hypaflaps to attract the birds- shoot two and swap them over - so NO you aint missing anything fella Les :yp: If you keep two or more in the freezer, you don't need to attract any for the magnet. Just take them out, let them thaw and you have some perfect decoys. When you're finished, throw the thawed ones in the hedge and replace them with a couple from your fresh bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 but you need to get the dead bird to put onto the magnet??thats why we use decoys first,to attract the bird,shoot it then replace the decoy with the real bird,if you choose to,or am i missing something? Thats just what I do- use the Hypaflaps to attract the birds- shoot two and swap them over - so NO you aint missing anything fella Les :yp: If the decoys are attracting the birds then why swap them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 If the decoys are attracting the birds then why swap them over There's no better decoy than a dead bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) There's no better decoy than a dead bird. I agree :yp: But..... If it aint broke, dont fix it Edited September 21, 2009 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) If the decoys are attracting the birds then why swap them over :yp: I do this as in my limited Pigeon shooting experience- dead birds do attract more live birds Are we not ditracting from my original thread somewhat? I have now drilled out the original plastic thread on the mount and slotted an M6 nut on the inside where you slot the magnet arm( to accomodate a new M6 x 30mm roof bolt-) which seems to work- only drawback is I have to use a screwdriver & long nosed pliers to tighten them up- will post photo's when I get in from work for those who have experienced a similar problem I now have to carry a pair of pliers and a screwdriver in my truck or leave the Hypa's attached to the magnet arms I still think the mount should have been made from metal and not plastic- I guess its a cheaper option as far as production goes! Les Edited September 21, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Update guys- with the assistance of Cranfield- UKSW have just telephoned me and will supply me with METAL mounts to replace the plastic ones on my Hypaflaps- apparently suppliers are using plastic mounts instead of metal ones :yp: UKSW have insisted on metal mounts in future Thanks to Cranfield for your help - youre a true gent and of course many thanks to UKSW for the new mounts what a splendid company- customer service second to none- I shall be using them again in the future so all in all job sorted Les Edited September 21, 2009 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobyb525 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have found that more birds come in if I use one real bird + 1 hypaflap, don't know why but it works better than 2 of either for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Not wishing to adaopt that policy as I feel it may upset the bearings in the motor weight distribution and all that- I may be totally wrong of course - just my opinion Still buzzing about getting new mounts ( metal) and cost and postage free :yp: Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillsy Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 As said ^ just keep one or two back in the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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