This rat zapper does not work anymore. Every time I turn it on it just keeps buzzing for few minutes and then lights keeps blinking, any suggestions?
893978
My rat zapper came with cleaning instructions. Have you tried cleaning the unit per the instructions? I have not experienced your situation.
893979
I have had no problems with it. I wish I could help out. Maybe change the batteries or make sure it is totally cleaned out after each use...? Could a piece of dog food be stuck in the "zapper" part?
893980
Yes you just need to clean it mine was blinking but with no KILL. Had over 20 kills on a new set of Duracell Batteries and when I used a battery tester they were still 90 percent. I would defiantly recommend Duracell for a fast reliable kill.
893981
Same thing, cleaned it and worked for a while...then started going off again. Think my little male dog was marking it. Soaked it with some distiller cleaner descaler, for 4 hrs. Rinse well. Dry completely. Put a small cracker box over it to keep dogs from marking it. Works great now. Glad I didn't throw it away. All with the same problem maybe a male dog marking it and pee making it arc. Good product killed many mice with it.
893982
Something is shorting out the gap between the metal electrode plates inside your zapper, toward the back. Even dry bait items like nuts, sunflower seeds or dry pet food nuggets absorb enough night time humidity to create a short if they get into the gap surrounding the small square metal electrode centered back there. You'll hear and see it arc and sizzle in there as it slow-drains the electricity stored in the capacitor. Just clean it out, then next time keep dry bait all the way against the back metal wall of the zapper.
893983
You need to clean it. There is something causing the two electrical parts to arc.
893984
Check to see if there is anything stuck in the trap. Food, debris, rodent, etc. I would also try using fresh batteries to see if that helps. Good luck.
893985
Follow directions to wash & dry bottom plates - probably some dirt shorting out plates
893986
you need to clean it. Mine did the same thing. Follow the instructions that came with the unit.if you don't have them anymore take the batteries out first, then put the unit in a throw away pan with a little unscented laundry detergent. Let it soak for about an hour and then use an old toothbrush to clean the bottom. Only put enough water in to cover the bottom part of the unit. Rinse it out thoroughly and let air dry. Put the battery back in and you're good to go.
1426139
I had the same problem with one I had before so after many many tries I gave up and bought a new one that has been ok so far. The first one lasted a few years but haven't used the new one much yet. Sometimes I was able to light the old one by turning down the volume of gas while using the spark. Was really glad to throw the first one away as it was so unreliable. I looked for replacement parts but couldn't find any. Good luck!!
1414982
You can use it forever. The rat walks in, gets zapped, you pick up the Rat Zapper, tip it so the rat slides out into the garbage. Don't think the rat feels anything. Caught one holding a small piece of bread. I think it was about to take a bite of the bread when it was zapped. The bread was the bait. All you have to do is keep fresh batteries in the unit. I use rechargeable.
1047399
I saw a video on YouTube where a guy had it in a plastic container with a hole in the side where the opening to the Zapper was. Here's a link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz76MUR1SSk&feature=related
307477
did you check that the batteries are in right? Maybe it's a defective one? If you recently got it, you could get a new one
786496
no it is a bug zapper with a black light in it... works better for me than a white light... you have to plug it in....I hope that helps
1104466
My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm almost instantly. My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm... » Read More My husband is our Ratacator pro. He says he gets about 10-15 kills before he has to change the batteries. If the batteries are dead, the red light doesn't come on. You would also need to do some cleaning inside the trap to keep it operating dependably. He submerges it in warm, soapy water, just to cover the plate, but shallow enough not to dampen the electronics near the top. He uses a brush to give it a scrubbing inide, then lets it air dry overnight. He says he hears a buzzing noise of the trap shorting out when it needs cleaning. We use the bottle cap w/ peanut butter, works like a charm almost instantly. « Show Less
1332404
this is the same question I wanted to ask. I got a replacement shipped to me because I didn't catch the rat that was running around our house for 2 weeks after the unit was set up (along with glue traps and the regular spring traps). the replacement unit does the same thing, it goes green briefly when the 2 halves are attached with some jiggling but then goes dark. is there a faulty connection? or is it suppose to work that way. Can someone with a working unit answer this question? thanks.
921712
I also had this happen after months of use and thought I'd just used it to death. I came back to buy another one and tried this and it is working perfectly again! Just unplug everything. I let it sit for about 15 minutes (plugging it back in immediately did not work) and then plugged in the pad, and plugged the pad into the wall. No more blinking light, it turned right on and started heating up right away. Thanks for this tip! Hopefully it can help someone else, too!
2114150
ouch! it is a defective product :( contact the seller and ask them to send you a replacement or refund. I have heard of li-po batteries bursting or catching fire but never heard of a remote control smoking - even if you put the batteries wrong, it should not cause such a problem.
1310681
Im sorry... No suggestions... That sadly is exactly what happened with me. I just threw it away after about a week of it not turning on showing any motion with the lights. Maybe flip the black switch on the bottom and it may work.
1930610
Mine seems to zap regardless, if I press the red button or not. But you are correct, you are meant to hold down the red button to zap the critters!
1851879
me too!!! mine started blinking last year - after i took it apart and cleaned as the manual instructed. Put it away for about 4 months - took it out last week, yep,,, still blinking.
210696
I have just recently been using mine- I set it up with food but didn't turn it on for a while to get them used to it. I've only gotten 3 so far, but I also found the red light blinking with nothing inside twice. If it was a small mouse it may not have made contact with more than one plate at a time? Just my guess. I also clean the surface of the plates from the bait crumbs and any dirt between uses. I assume your batteries are still fresh? Good luck.
1631392
Yeah, my guess is that the kids contacted some metal object and shorted out the electronics. That is what happened to my first zapper. The manufacturer of the Executioner, Sourcing4u Ltd., is a British company. Their Website does not show any availability of replacement parts. Even if parts were available, getting them shipped over from England might be prohibitively expensive. I think you might just write it off as a loss and buy a new zapper. Don't let the kids use it!
1106520
If It Isn't Doing Anything Then Your Batteries Are Probably Dead. I Went To Walmart To The Jewelery Department Handed Them The Old Battery & They Gave Me New Ones..Just Add Soon As You Install The New Batteries And Put It All Back Together It Should Automatically Come On. Mine Did Not Have An On/Off Switch. I Just Took The Batteries Out When I Was Done.
2237288
Well, something like that happened to me. After a couple of uses and tow charges, it would not work again, only a green light on and a light noise. Nothing to be done. I contacted Sharkk, and they replaced it at no cost. Quick reponse.