How far away does this trap need to be away from a dryer gas line? That is right where the rats have been moving. I have bought the trap already.
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We do not recommend using this trap near gas lines. In this situation, a different type of trap would be suggested. Please feel free to contact us directly at 1-855-5-VICTOR (1-855-584-2867) for assistance in determining the best fit for your needs.
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Asked my husband who has a doctorate in electrical engineering. Nothing to worry about as long as there is no gas leak. If there was a gas leak a nearby light switch would be just as dangerous. Be sure to put enough bait to keep the rodents engaged. A little almond butter was useless. Had to add more bait (horse treat works for me, but there are a lot of suggestions out there) Hope this helps!
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If you install it in your laundry room it may be too close to the dryer. I do not have the installation instructions handy, but I believe they said it should not be within 5 feet of the dryer outlet. Mine is set up at about 10 feet from the dryer and works fine.
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Try hanging it in a slightly different place, fifty feet or so away if you can. I have had mine hanging in different locations along the length of a fence between my house and a horse, ahem, "rescue" operation that never cleans the tiny pasture. The effectiveness of the traps has varied widely by location along the fence. Once I found the hot spots, that's where they have stayed.
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This product worked extremely well for my mole and vole problem. If the rats are in a confined space it will work. However, the carbon monoxide is dangerous and must be contained.
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Doubt it, the space needs to be restrictive like a gopher hole, and the gas might shoo them away but not likely to kill them, maybe babies in a nest if you could get it right in their face. It would be highly undesirable to have the gas seep up into your house. I suggest a live trap then dispatch them, set up a blind and off them ( if you have the time and patience), seal up the house better, get a food-type bait poison. Good hunting.
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funny, that's what the couple on the nature trail down by the river said as they watched me release the latest catch! In my case that nature trail park is a few miles from our home. Pretty sure I don't have any repeat customers. Over 3 months in early spring we relocated 2 dozen to that nature trail. Now no mice. I think the trick is, to turn them loose somewhere they have food & shelter (other than your, or your neighbors homes).
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The pamphlet inside the package recommends putting the detector in certain areas of the house that may become susceptible early-on such as stairs, near kitchen, etc. The height on wall is not specified. I have mine plugged in close to the floor. I am assuming it is calibrated to pickup on low CO levels before it becomes dangerous. You might have to call in and talk to their customer service people about the specifics.
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Put them anywhere no trap needed. Just be aware of pets who may have access to poison. Kills rats fast. Will also kill pets, raccoons, birds, etc. if they eat it.
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I didn't put it in a trap, I just opened the pack and it worked fine for me. I used it in an outbuilding and it worked.
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Hi @nerenttt, You need to maintain a minimum distance of 1 feet from the heater
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I asked this question over and over before I bought mine. Finally I took the plunge and here's what I know. I have great luck venting the dryer into the little venting attachment that's only about $8 or something. I thought it would create way too much humidity in my little cabin. Not so. I was running it during the hottest, most humid months of last summer with no problem. I ALSO have the same dryer in my apartment (I live in a different place in the winter. Why? Have you every been in northern Wisconsin in the winter? HAHA) and I don't vent it. It does create some humidity, but it's fine with me. I guess I wouldn't put it right next to Grandma's 150-year-old antique buffet, lest it makes it fall apart. I absolutely love my Sonya dryers. Highly recommended.
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Dear Maurice Put in on a large piece of cardboard box from the supermarket. If the unit is exposed to damp - say in the woodshed it will arc but it should be dry in your loft. the only consequence of arcing is discharging the batteries quickly. We are on top of a problem now, but our solution with vermin was multifaceted and it is now all under control. Cheese as bait works much better than peanut butter. Replace a 1 cm sq 3mm tall slice each week. the flatter it is, the harder it will be to lift off without touching the plate.
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Just got two rats the other day. It doesn't work after a kill sometimes. I had to set up another trap. And oh, by the way, they break sometimes even before you set them up. The kitty that roams around the neighborhood knows to come and check my front yard for fresh kill.
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I am personally using it with an electric dryer but I see no reason why it wouldn't work for a gas model. It is operated by pressure differential rather than current sensing, it is all metal construction so even if the gas exhaust is hotter it should be OK. The directions say it should be a least 15 feet of duct length away from the dryer anyway. I guess it might draw hotter air into the duct but you should make sure the ducts are well cleaned out when you install it. I'm very satisfied the dryer works faster, runs quieter and we do not get lint accumulating around the duct connection at the back of the machine. You might also check with your dryer manufacturer in case they have any concerns.
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I have a gas range and it's one of best purchases I ever made! Sorry I wish I could help you further.
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Call the company and ask them to send you the instructions for testing. However, when I spoke with them, they mentioned that a very fast mouse might be able to get in an out with the bait before the sensor went off. Also if the unit is dirty or a rat has very long nails (to keep the flesh from contacting the electrical plate), it might also be able to get in and out. The solution to that, they suggested, was to put a wet cloth or paper towel just outside the opening. The wet feet will make better contact with the electrical plates. (They can also send you instructions for cleaning the plates, just in case that's the problem.)
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Yes, I posted this question as well and accidentally deleted it I think as I don't see it anymore and five others had said yes, about the same said no. It did for me, I've been running it outside for a few days and it's getting less and less. I'm hopeful to bring it inside again tomorrow. It was rough the first day as my whole house smelled like chemicals.