How to Reuse Thermacell Pads and Save $$$

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@markaes 6 ай бұрын

I keep same the pad in my thermacell and add a few drops of permethrin + blue dye (from a dropper bottle) each time I use it. It seems to be as effective as the real pads.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 5 ай бұрын

Yes for sure works well. The pads can be reused over and over again. I always use this stuff outdoors.

@mitchclark895 5 ай бұрын

The smell is a little strong, So I use a few drops of Sandalwood oil for pleasant smell.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 5 ай бұрын

Good idea. Some permethrin comes dissolved in petroleum spirit

@jeremyjolley9079 4 ай бұрын

I use off with picaridin. I spray it in a bottle that has an eye dropper and drop a few drops on each pad. It works just as well and they don’t smell as bad! For anyone wondering about the all natural stuff I have used the stem all natural stuff and it worked but it’s oily and even light drops eventually makes the thermocell messy. I have probably 100 used mats but I just keep the same ones in my thermocells and put a few drops on about 5-6 hours they last longer but I just prefer to keep them a little more heavy on smoke output. They seem to work effectively for 5-6 hours minimum per dose! If I don’t fire them up in the evening we get eaten alive on our pool deck

@BrianDhvTinkerer 4 ай бұрын

That’s great info! Thanks for sharing!!!

@raykeogh1972 4 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for a great video. I wonder if you have a answer for my problem? My flint does not work. I tried stripping it down by undoing 8 tiny screws but can’t get the bottom part off. I don’t even know if has flints but mine is not sparking. Thanks for sharing Ray K UK 🇬🇧 YNWA.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 4 ай бұрын

@raykeogh1972 it uses a piezo crystal for the spark. Sometimes if junk or carbon residue gets on the spark wire it will short the spark and prevent any ignition! You may need to blow it with compressed air and see if that cleans off any gunk from the piezo igniter

@cabinlife1886 4 ай бұрын

Permethrin is a widely used insecticide that is highly effective against a variety of pests, including mosquitoes. When comparing permethrin to prallethrin and piperonyl butoxide (the active ingredients in Ridsect Mosquito Mat-F), there are several factors to consider: 1. Effectiveness: • Permethrin: Known for its strong insecticidal properties, it is used in a variety of applications, including clothing treatment, sprays, and mosquito repellent devices like Thermacell. • Prallethrin: A fast-acting pyrethroid that is effective in space treatments, such as mosquito mats and coils. • Piperonyl Butoxide: Not an insecticide on its own but enhances the effectiveness of other insecticides like prallethrin. 2. Mode of Action: • Permethrin: Kills insects on contact and through ingestion. It affects the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. • Prallethrin: Similar to permethrin, it acts on the nervous system of insects, leading to rapid knockdown and death. • Piperonyl Butoxide: Inhibits the enzymes that break down insecticides in insects, making other insecticides more effective. 3. Application: • Thermacell Devices: Often use allethrin or prallethrin, which are similar to permethrin in terms of effectiveness but are optimized for vaporizing and dispersing in the air. • Permethrin: More commonly used in sprays, clothing treatment, and direct application to surfaces. In summary, permethrin is very effective for a wide range of applications, including personal protection and area treatment. Prallethrin and piperonyl butoxide are also effective, particularly in products designed for continuous release in an area, like mosquito mats and coils. For Thermacell devices, prallethrin and related pyrethroids are specifically chosen for their ability to vaporize and provide spatial repellency. While permethrin is highly effective, its use in Thermacell devices might not be as optimal as prallethrin, which is designed for that specific delivery method. Therefore, prallethrin, as used in Thermacell devices, would likely perform better in those specific applications compared to permethrin, which is more versatile but not necessarily designed for vaporizing devices.

@wayditay9288 4 ай бұрын

Because the above chemicals are now near impossible to domestically source in countries like Canada, I'm curious as whether icaridin or deet will also work (especially when vaporized) 🤔

@bhaktaboy 4 ай бұрын

@@wayditay9288 another commenter said she uses Off with Picaridin/Icaridin in an eye dropper on the used pads in the thermocell and it works. About to try it myself once I’ve burned through the pads it came with.

@tigerlillybramble99 Жыл бұрын

How do you know when the refilled pad is finished since you can’t see the color change?

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

I usually let it run for about 3 to 4 hours, which is the usual run time. Then just let the pad cool off and add a few more drops and it’s good for a few more hours.

@PaulHorridge-l9p Ай бұрын

What is the smell of the permethiem? Will deer smell it?

@BrianDhvTinkerer Ай бұрын

Its has no odor. Some formulations have it dissolved in hydrocarbon spirits which has a paraffin like smell but once that evaporates it is odorless (at least to humans)- I don’t know about if deer can smell it

@trump-ob5xl Ай бұрын

Good question. Idk if deer can smell it. Id assume they can smell anything...

@mocamping74 Жыл бұрын

Would aerosol type permethrin work instead? I have a can on hand that I'd like to use.

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely worth a try.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 7 ай бұрын

Probably would

@tommason941 7 ай бұрын

If you can't find the 38% can you just use more drops of say the 10% ?

@outdoorman7425 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering about the same thing as I have 10% that I dilute for spray that I put on my clothing and gear. I suppose you have to quadruple the amount pyrethrin ??

@tommason941 2 ай бұрын

@@outdoorman7425 that's what I was told. Haven't tried it yet.

@rickardpaby Жыл бұрын

Hello! would you be interested in testing a refill adapter for thermacell that I sell. make a video on it and review?

@reminaya Жыл бұрын

Hey! I would be interested in testing a refill adapter! I'd GLADLY make a video, and review it. I've bee less than happy with the crappy plastic ones that I've had to "adapt" (wife and I run a dental lab, so everything is "adapted" to fit as a necessity, lol). I'll post a reply on your channel, too.

@MylesTech 6 ай бұрын

please i would

@Thetimecapsuletx 5 ай бұрын

@Rickardpaby I just used your adapter I bought from you last year. It works so perfectly. I like that you included extra gaskets. Thanks for this useful item.

@murdockmurdock8961 5 ай бұрын

Send me a link

@stilllifeproductions5017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Will aletherin also work in this application?

@loganlandry3210 Жыл бұрын

Yes they come stock with allethrin

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Will work great!!!

@andersnordfors1834 6 ай бұрын

Hi. First of all, thank youe for your informative video. I also have a plan to refill Thermacell pads but I am confused about these tefms: prallethrin, allethrin and permethrin. Are they all the same or different? And what is the active substance that Thermacell pads have? Is it prallethrin?

@PeterZachariasz 2 ай бұрын

So you don't dilute the solution? just use straight 8 drops on the pad? thanks

@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 ай бұрын

Yea exactly no need to dilute. Works great.

@outdoorman7425 2 ай бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer I already have a large bottle of pyrethrin 10% that I dilute down for spraying on clothing, gear. I suppose I just use 32 drops on ea pad?

@topofhelist6592 7 ай бұрын

Use the back packer version w a propane adapter 1gal canisters of propane can be used

@BrianDhvTinkerer 7 ай бұрын

That works great. That’s what I have been doing as well.

@letitiamanning5246 Жыл бұрын

Thanks … saves $$$$$

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Thanks - you’re welcome!

@gityerkneedahn Жыл бұрын

Where would I find permethrin? In in NZ and a google search isn’t bringing anything up. Thanks

@BrianDhvTinkerer 7 ай бұрын

The EU has banned it and Australia is on the fence about it waiting on what to do-/It’s due to its toxicity to aquatic animals. Here is a link where you might be able to get it shipped to you but would need to call them about it; www.domyown.com/permethrin-sfr-368-p-445.html?PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Shopping%20-%20Professional%20Pest%20Control%20%28Top%20Terms%29%20-%20Best%20Sellers&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3freojjmzjVbpV27klzoh3ncMh23Ivg56qSKJORQFT0Kfx9pjeSXbIRoCtEQQAvD_BwE

@klavsvasilis 6 ай бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer Hahhh.... You want to do it yourself? NOpe- we cannot allow it because it's toxic.... But you can buy it as a product thats 10000% more expensive! then we dont care about how toxic it is.. :D

@Doomer1984 5 ай бұрын

Able to buy pyrethrin in EU. Seems to work OK.

@TheVincecanada 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm curious if anyone have tried putting drops of Lemon Eucalyptus Oil or similar oils

@99MikeHamilton 5 ай бұрын

Wow this permethrin seems to be prohibited in Canada, Ughhh, where can I just buy cheap replacement mats, I dont see them on amazon anywhere.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 5 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s crazy. It’s used all over the US

@99MikeHamilton 5 ай бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer Any Idea where to buy the cheap chinese Mats? the poster referred to them in his other video....

@99MikeHamilton 5 ай бұрын

Looked back at his prior vid, he did mention ALI and EBay.

@BrianDhvTinkerer 5 ай бұрын

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@BrianDhvTinkerer 5 ай бұрын

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@JosephMaterese-j7h 2 ай бұрын

I read the problem with this hack is your lowing the quality of the product considerably... Permethrin does not vaporize as well as allethrin or prallethrin... The other thing is when you are running on straight butane it doesn't get as hot as if it's mixed with isobutane so it never really reaches that hot point of total protection Butane needs isobutane to get hot enough to admit the vapor as well.. Don't get me wrong what you're doing is working but it's working at about 50%...

@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t really actually noticed any difference in performance in terms of the ability to kill mosquitoes. I’ve been using the refilled cartridges and just using butane, but you may be right. Certainly not that I have noticed in terms of difference. I bet if a controlled experiment was done looking at the LD50, then there would be noticeable differences. Thanks for an interesting point.

@JosephMaterese-j7h 2 ай бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer The other thing is I have a problem getting it hot enough when I use regular butane It never really brings on the blue light

@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 ай бұрын

Interesting! I got a newer generation of the Thermacell units, which seem and easier to start better than the older generation. Are you using the one with the slide switch or are using the old one where it has the knob? The older ones have the knob.

@JosephMaterese-j7h 2 ай бұрын

It's a newer one mk450@@BrianDhvTinkerer

@TheHunter0077 Жыл бұрын

Do you use it pure or do you mixed it in a ratio with water? For example 1:5 with destilated water?!

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

The one I am using is kerosene-based. There are water soluble formulas out there as well. Both work just as well. I just put it onto the pads undiluted.

@TheHunter0077 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer thanks for your reply :) do you smell a difference between the original mats from thermacell and the "refilled" ones with the permethrin sfr 38.6% concentrate? Greetings out of germany ;)

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@TheHunter0077 no I can’t really tell the difference. I’ve been using them in the garage where I work and also outside and they seem to work pretty well. I actually now have four thermal units with mod cartridges for refilling- the permethrin works just as well. I would not use it indoors or in a tent better to just use in an outdoor situation.

@TheHunter0077 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianDhvTinkerer I would like to use it while fishing in Norway while traveling with my camper. Can you say something practical about the wind sensitivity of the devices? Does it make sense to use two devices in light winds, or is one sufficient outdoors?

@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@TheHunter00772 is better then o e for sure one better to place upwind