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Cool Thermacell Hack for Unlimited Refills

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With this hack you can refill the butane cartridge unlimited number of times.
One of the main questions I have constantly received is where to buy the thermacell pads because they are still expensive but can be purchased cheaper from foreign sources. However, it takes a long time to receive them.
* I got around this problem by finding an easy way to regenerate the pads simply by using the related repellent, known as permethrin, which is in the same family as allethrin used on the genuine pads.•
Permethrin can be purchased cheaply in 16 ounce bottles containing 42% concentrate. In this more recent video, I show you how to regenerate old pads and keep reusing them:
How to Re-use Thermacell Pads and Save Money $$$
• How to Reuse Thermacel...
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Please note that although I have never had an adverse event with this modification, it doesn’t mean that it is completely safe. Perform this mod at your own risk. I take no responsibility for injury related to this modification.

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@rmagdos
@rmagdos 3 жыл бұрын
I refill mine too. It's a good idea to mark the refilled cartridges so in the future you know that you have already removed the check valve. This keeps you from taking an already modified cartridge apart without needing to.
@dlmsarge8329
@dlmsarge8329 Жыл бұрын
That's a good tip!
@huntingupland
@huntingupland 2 ай бұрын
No need as the proper fill is up to the shoulder of the cell.
@rmagdos
@rmagdos Ай бұрын
I mak them so I know what ones I modified for refilling, not to know how much to fill them. Then I know the ones that have already have their check valve removed, and don't need to be taken apart to refill. .
@countryside_hobbies
@countryside_hobbies 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, need to try this... Some kind of environmental law should be put in place to make those refillable from factory. Wondering how much plastic waste worldwide is made because this kind of things.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It’s all about the big corporations trying to screw the consumer and say to hell with the environment. Basically boils down to $$$
@vendettagrazie5653
@vendettagrazie5653 3 жыл бұрын
Using thermacel and wondering about enviroment? Search how your thermacel affects nature
@countryside_hobbies
@countryside_hobbies 3 жыл бұрын
@@vendettagrazie5653 May be harmful for bees and pets nearby, but should be otherwise relatively safe. More studies might be needed…
@blakew5672
@blakew5672 3 жыл бұрын
@Ban this youtube Yeah, you’re right. If there’s one thing we need to change it’s immediately stopping the use of thermacells. Not the million+ other things we could do that would have a larger effect….
@SchafferSaurus
@SchafferSaurus 2 жыл бұрын
@Professional shit poster Methinks you got offended by the fact you were called out for the use of insecticides, and decided to turn it around on somebody who quite literally claimed that they were ashamed to have done something negative in the past and is currently trying to teach others about how the things that they are doing can affect the environment negatively.
@goatrockhunters7866
@goatrockhunters7866 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I live in the southern US and use my therma cell for hunting, fishing, and even sitting on back porch sometimes. I’ve spent loads of money on those cartridges. This will help save a lot of money. Thanks!!!!
@chartrucker
@chartrucker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I don't use the mosquito ThermaCELL but I have an old Conair cordless curls iron that I love to use on my truck. I don't do my hair often because of the exorbitant cost of the propane refills. This is going to save me a fortune and I'll look prettier too. Thanks again for the great video and hack.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Your most welcome!
@jeffburch5903
@jeffburch5903 3 жыл бұрын
The 1st one I tried I boogered up the brass. Too much ham-handed pressure. 2nd, I removed o-ring and got the pliers down on the base below o-ring groove. Success! The squeeze on the little vise-grips is key. Steady hard pull with a little rotation back & forth. Check valve came out as shown 👍. ❤
@Ojb_1959
@Ojb_1959 2 жыл бұрын
This thing saved my life during Teal season here in south Louisiana with the mosquitoes, gnats and no see ums. Thanks for the upload, great hack.🤙🏼
@maxwellwoodhouse2908
@maxwellwoodhouse2908 2 жыл бұрын
What’s a no see Um ?
@Ojb_1959
@Ojb_1959 2 жыл бұрын
@@maxwellwoodhouse2908 It’s also known as a biting midge or sand flea. Tiny but they pack a punch.
@SilentKnight43
@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын
Excellent DIY tutorial. I've always hated splashing out good money for these things. Gonna give your method a shot.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chucksmith5002
@chucksmith5002 3 жыл бұрын
This is good to know I don`t how many of the Empty Cylinders I have thrown away going to try this on my next Empty one and that will be hunting season just around the corner .
@JC-mn8kb
@JC-mn8kb 2 ай бұрын
Still relevant. Screw Thermacell for going out of their way for making these cartridges not refillable.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@WillisZzz
@WillisZzz 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the hack, stayed for the radio voice
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thx!
@stillwater62
@stillwater62 3 жыл бұрын
A drop or two of super glue on the fitting before installing would lock it in, and seal against gas escaping. I would also wrap something around the fitting before pulling it our to protect against damaging the surface, and the sealing rubber " O " ring.
@Qtown444
@Qtown444 Жыл бұрын
Yeah don't do that
@moojuice369
@moojuice369 Жыл бұрын
Adding a sealant like glue will prevent refilling….🙄🙄😳😳
@vihreelinja4743
@vihreelinja4743 Жыл бұрын
@@moojuice369 Definitely not. you put it around the knob and not in to it like a girl would.. i glued mine and its working better than new.
@RandoWisLuL
@RandoWisLuL Жыл бұрын
@@vihreelinja4743 yea idk why people are saying not to do it
@scotsmanofnewengland7713
@scotsmanofnewengland7713 3 жыл бұрын
I have a ThermaCELL that I bought 5 + years ago and I am amazed how good it works. I do a lot of wilderness camping up in Northern New England and sure glad I have this with me for it keeps the mosquitoes at bay.
@alexh1701
@alexh1701 3 жыл бұрын
I do that too, but just be careful because thermacell fumes can cause problems with pets and also can be dangerous to bees and other such pollinators
@MVMullins
@MVMullins 2 жыл бұрын
I just refilled mine the other day and had wondered if there was a better way. Thank you for the answer to that question!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Ur welcome!
@hyksos2
@hyksos2 2 жыл бұрын
Some might wonder what was that other way of refilling lol
@nmartin5551
@nmartin5551 Жыл бұрын
I just tossed one of these in the trash earlier this week. I’ll have to dig through some kitchen waste, but I’m going to try it!
@rubygirl833
@rubygirl833 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You just saved me loads of money. I can’t believe they don’t make them refillable and sustainable
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
thank you. Definitely worth it. I used mine all summer without paying for a single butane cartridge !
@SilentKnight43
@SilentKnight43 Жыл бұрын
It's so they can gouge you over and over to buy their proprietary refills. Corporate greed.
@garyo4456
@garyo4456 11 ай бұрын
I like the refill hack…buying pesticides from China….maybe less so! (Not that we can trust the USA on chemical safety.)
@greatdanne
@greatdanne Жыл бұрын
Worked fine. Just hoping it wont leak but it seems ok. Thanks for the tutorial.
@mikethespike7579
@mikethespike7579 Жыл бұрын
I use the back-pack version of this appliance that uses camping gas cartridges which spares me messing around with these small plastic Thermacell cartridges. I also don't use the Thermacell tabs because of their outrageous price. I've found that the liquid in the small bottles that some manufacturers of anti mosquito appliances use works just as well. It's easy enough to just soak the original used tabs in this liquid to regenerate them. They offer just as much protection as the original tabs. Cut up pieces of beer mats soaked in the liquid also work.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Hey great idea!
@saraszakony4181
@saraszakony4181 Жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me what liquid you use/which types you recommend and where I can buy it?
@desert-walker
@desert-walker Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will definitely do that since I always have butane lying around
@saltyshellback
@saltyshellback 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for the info!
@BlackthornBetty
@BlackthornBetty 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great idea!
@motorgearhead
@motorgearhead Жыл бұрын
Funny, I don’t even own a therma-cell but found the video interesting & insightful if I ever end up getting a unit.
@tomreilly1232
@tomreilly1232 3 жыл бұрын
I have a thermacell at my place.... wilderness....it works as described. Unbelievable.
@henrikjacobsen1392
@henrikjacobsen1392 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@glenngregorio5968
@glenngregorio5968 Жыл бұрын
I don't even mind the price for the repellent pads. What kills me is the butane-side of the equation. One canister should last 3 pads, 9 hrs. Invariably, to maximize pads, I tend to waste butane. Most times I simply get distracted and leave camp for longer than 3 hrs. I always wind up with more pads than canisters. This solves my issue if I can have a handful of refilled/refillable canisters. Thanks for the tips!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@KillerBearsaw
@KillerBearsaw Жыл бұрын
I have the camper one, but needed an adapter to attach it to a regular camper propane tank. I like the thermacell, but hated the proprietary nature of the refills. Gonna consider getting one of the smaller ones for hikes after seeing this. Now if there was just a way to recharge the pads...
@MattJones1829
@MattJones1829 9 ай бұрын
Great info, thank you! Re: how much juice to put in the empty cartridges, I'd make an effort to try and remember to mark the fluid level on the cartridges when they're new...mark the fluid level with a permanent marker. Just a thought!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 9 ай бұрын
They can be filled up to about 1 cm below the upper line.
@anitanickens6461
@anitanickens6461 2 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial on this ever!!! I just did it with ease and I'm glad I won't have to pay $19.99 for refills!! Oh and Amazon has the pads for cheap!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome you got it working good!!
@alwaysflying6540
@alwaysflying6540 Жыл бұрын
Anyone have the amazon link for the pads?
@sendingyoulovefrom6231
@sendingyoulovefrom6231 Ай бұрын
@@alwaysflying6540 did you end up finding it?
@christiang7095
@christiang7095 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I just bought two Thermacell :)
@t.c.494
@t.c.494 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks a million!
@jcc713
@jcc713 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip and thanks for sharing
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Much appreciated!
@MountainLust
@MountainLust 2 жыл бұрын
On the fence with mine; it keeps the bugs away but draws in more flatlanders. Might have to return it.
@manbearpig8971
@manbearpig8971 22 күн бұрын
Thanks, this is awesome and a great idea before hunting season
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 22 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@brorjordas1979
@brorjordas1979 3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon his in my feed or something.. But luckily my last gas cartridge was still lying in the trash bin of my storage room. Started to do the mod right after watching the video. Worked all good. I actually did try refilling the cartridge before throwing it away. Thanks for the tip! The manufacturer has apparently put in there a seemingly unnecessary part for the whole useage of the cartridge..just to prevent user refill.. But now. More people might start now doing this mod. And the manufqcturer might start losing income from refill packages. What a bummer...😉😂😂😂
@nickdlr4973
@nickdlr4973 3 жыл бұрын
The manufacturer will catch on real quick if they get enough lost cartridge sales. Will be redesigned (maybe the seal could be made to ruin the case/seat if forced out) but then someone will try to hack that. Cat n mouse game! But ye in the meantime this a good hack.
@SunnyWu
@SunnyWu 2 жыл бұрын
I think they did catch on. The refills on Amazon for the ones that doesn't include the butane canisters cost just $1-$2 less than the one with the butane.
@cats7008
@cats7008 2 жыл бұрын
Its not completely unnecessary. Its a safety valve designed to prevent leaks from happening
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Appreciate your input.
@Johonavich49
@Johonavich49 Жыл бұрын
@@cats7008that’s what I was thinking. Why did thermacell add this small piece? Makes sense!
@the-only-SAMPSON
@the-only-SAMPSON 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@AndreasDock
@AndreasDock 2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice !! Thank you 👍🏼
@JohnVHLife
@JohnVHLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks!
@Vilhyto
@Vilhyto 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I'll do this immediately. And order the pads of course.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Here is a link to the pads: Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Refills; Compatible with Any Fuel-Powered Thermacell Repeller; Highly Effective, Long Lasting, No Spray, No Scent, No Mess; 15 Foot Zone of Mosquito Protection a.co/d/7MmRqoM
@geirkarlsen3476
@geirkarlsen3476 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one very helpful😊👍
@CalvinsCorner72
@CalvinsCorner72 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome. Thanks
@northsider8995
@northsider8995 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome hack!! Thank you so much 👍👍
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
I am happy it’s working so well!
@omihurst
@omihurst 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you
@jordanhalvorsen9360
@jordanhalvorsen9360 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks
@MatanuskaHIGH
@MatanuskaHIGH 3 жыл бұрын
These are a lifesaver in Alaska. Never have had to use deet since finding out about thermacell. They really work. At first I thought it was a gimmick but after my buddy showed me while fishing at the Deshka river one morning as mosquitoes were coming out and I grabbed for the bens and he said hold on check this out and within 5 minutes the boat was mosquito free and I ran and bought one that day. Now I own three and use them everytime we go camping. I wondered how to refill them. So much cheaper.
@kishascape
@kishascape 2 жыл бұрын
It is a gimmick. That’s why you have to do this hack. Way better brands out there that are less idiotic.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын
@@kishascape - Right, and you couldn't name one.
@ItAintMeBabe99
@ItAintMeBabe99 Жыл бұрын
@@kishascape Kisha, what do you mean by”idiotic”? Please advise as to which other brands !
@mondavou9408
@mondavou9408 Жыл бұрын
@@kishascape Bot
@peterjensen1455
@peterjensen1455 Ай бұрын
Thank you.
@southernexposure123
@southernexposure123 3 жыл бұрын
Mine works good. When it's out of repellent I spray it with a can of skeeter repellent. It starts back working again.
@DudesIn101
@DudesIn101 2 жыл бұрын
I'ma new sub to your chann because well,I found the content useful....thanks for sharing...other than that,it's just like retail stores to make it so why buy,buy ,buy,but yeah they need to make money,but that's greed,and alot of waste such as plastic,boxes and such,leave it up to someone,they will always find a way to save and I'm glad you did, because these burners do work,I made my own candle from a citrenella plant,and it's great for mosquitoes..they do stay away....thanks for the vid...
@lynbigmore1597
@lynbigmore1597 Жыл бұрын
great hack and well presented. Thanks
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Appreciate you!!
@whathahk
@whathahk Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Subgunman
@Subgunman 3 жыл бұрын
I buy name brand pads for my unit. In the EU you cand buy Raid pads cheap. I tried running a butane refill and wound up clogging my Thermacell heater. Use only high quality butane fuel that is double filtered. Name brans cost more but save your heater. From what I have heard is that service is free on the heaters if something goes wrong.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
Makes total sense. I use high purity butane for my refills. Costs a bit more but well worth it!
@casolie
@casolie Жыл бұрын
thank you.. did it last night.. worked very well.. 👍👍👍
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
I’m happy the mod worked!
@luiscruz1631
@luiscruz1631 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir I'm a big thermacel user and greatly thank you
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@myfriendsname7180
@myfriendsname7180 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@thomasmurray4717
@thomasmurray4717 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. Thanks.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SledPemberton
@SledPemberton Жыл бұрын
When you have the brass valve out you can check to see if your butane can will open up the valve
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Yes can easily be checked if it is out
@huntingupland
@huntingupland 2 ай бұрын
Did this last night. Works great but found that the fill nozzle should be filed at a bit of an angle so it does not get blocked by the brass valve when inserted.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Bowfella
@Bowfella 3 жыл бұрын
This is a huge money saver. Those butane canisters are almost as expensive as a full sized refill cannister... Plus they don't last that long. I've had some run out before the pad was fully used! Plus the pads are cheap.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, happy this video is helpful!
@Bowfella
@Bowfella 3 жыл бұрын
@@BrianDhvTinkerer Definitely! Just picked up a butane refill canister!
@CJ-nf5jd
@CJ-nf5jd Жыл бұрын
Very informative, Thank you
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thank you.
@bmoyer28
@bmoyer28 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, might think about removing the o-ring on the valve before pulling it out just so it isn’t nicked before you reinstall. Great tutorial though.
@melanieabarra5670
@melanieabarra5670 7 күн бұрын
I just put 2 of those squares and does the work well too.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 6 күн бұрын
The smaller squares do work well. Just need 2 instead of 1 larger one
@BlackheartCharlie
@BlackheartCharlie Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have saved me so much money!!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Happy I can help!
@JMP574
@JMP574 Жыл бұрын
You’r a genius, thank you!!!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@jeepanimal2943
@jeepanimal2943 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't done the bottle refill yet. But, I keep the repellant pads and spray them with more repellant, and leave till dry. They work fine.
@fishhead680
@fishhead680 2 жыл бұрын
What kind/brand repellant to you use to spray in the used pads?
@jeepanimal2943
@jeepanimal2943 2 жыл бұрын
@@fishhead680 Don't know if they're available everywhere, but Off Deep Woods, and Muskol. Muskol usually works better for me. Spray it on, let it dry thoroughly then they're good to go.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta try that because the economy pads are not always available on EBay or Amazon
@michaelpupin
@michaelpupin Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@threeoeightwadcutter2820
@threeoeightwadcutter2820 Жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks for sharing
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Ty!
@Campos2011
@Campos2011 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, great tips and demonstration 👍🏽 Definitely saves a lot of money. I have the MR450 and it’s worked well. I was thinking of taking a ThermaCell from US to Mexico on plane, but butane isn’t allowed onboard. I think I can get away with taking the empty canister and then refilling in Mexico.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Ай бұрын
Thank you !
@cats7008
@cats7008 2 жыл бұрын
i actually work in a factory where we make these for thermacell. that valve is actually a safety to prevent it from leaking and removing it will cause more risk of leaking or fires
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Took the valve out. Ran my unit upside down with no issue.
@cats7008
@cats7008 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrianDhvTinkerer it will probs work at first, but chances are leaking becomes more over time
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
@@cats7008 There is a potential for leaking yes that’s true. Especially if you end up nicking the brass fitting that goes into the plastic canister. I have one that I’ve been using now for almost 2 years and it’s the original one and it’s never leaked. I had it sitting in a kitchen cabinet with a filled up gas cartridge and it stayed full from Sept to July (no change in the level of butane). That’s just my observation. I’m not endorsing it as being completely safe. In my humble opinion it’s no more dangerous then one of those plastic butane lighters especially after they have been sitting on the dash in a hot car
@JacobNewmen
@JacobNewmen Жыл бұрын
Nice !! Thank You !!❤
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Saved me a lot of money on replacement cartridges.
@rpodadventure
@rpodadventure Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Your welcome mate!
@wdwdHenry9022
@wdwdHenry9022 Жыл бұрын
alternative version, save one valve from one cartridge put it inside another one. Drill a hole exactly the same size in the bottom, use a very strong glue to attach it. Not sure if it would work
@ronrocheleau6303
@ronrocheleau6303 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you pretty good hack
@cmd_f5
@cmd_f5 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. I'll try that :)
@jagheterbanan
@jagheterbanan 2 жыл бұрын
Great hack, it’s ridiculous how expensive the refill kits are!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Pretty easy hack to do. I have been using this hack for the last 3 - 4 years no issues!
@danyoung6461
@danyoung6461 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very educational and helpful. This guy would be an excellent teacher.
@figgeberglund4145
@figgeberglund4145 23 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 11 күн бұрын
You’re welcome. Happy it helps !!!
@Shad0wBoxxer
@Shad0wBoxxer Жыл бұрын
I honestly used a pair of side cutters and had zero problems! Ty
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@Shad0wBoxxer
@Shad0wBoxxer Жыл бұрын
@@BrianDhvTinkerer ok so I refuelled it and i think after a couple more refills it will be able to take more liquid but even at a basically empty level but my god. It lasted longer than the original cartridge
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
@@Shad0wBoxxer noticed that too seems to go longer for some reason!
@KempermanimKempervan
@KempermanimKempervan 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it would be nice if it worked like you can see in the video. Did it exactly as you can see. Filling fails. I only get about 4mm of gas in the cartridge.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
When you get the plastic adaptor make sure that the end of it is completely flat and sits flush against the valve in the cartridge. If it does not the butane will escape around the edges and not fill. I had this problem and trimmed the adaptor with a sharp utility knife. Don’t cut too much off though. Then it should work like a charm😁
@MyMy-tv7fd
@MyMy-tv7fd 2 жыл бұрын
you could also just destroy the inner valve in situ by drilling down with any bit of the right size, also, a little Loctite will ensure no leaks if worried on fitting brass valve back. Also better to handle insecticide pads with gloves not bare skin.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Loctite is a good idea
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
@OMGWTFLOLSMH 2 жыл бұрын
It's not an insecticide, it's a repellent.
@Bjotten
@Bjotten Жыл бұрын
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH What's the difference? It contains Prallethrin and at least according to Wikipedia: "Prallethrin is a pyrethroid insecticide. Prallethrin 1.6% w/w liquid vaporizer is a repellent insecticide which is generally used for the control of mosquitoes in the household."
@forester057
@forester057 Жыл бұрын
You’re literally filling the air with permethrin and you’re worried about getting it on your hands? If it’s poisonous to humans then making a defuser out of permethrin isn’t a good idea. It isn’t poison to humans. Only insects. Sure is better for you than deet. That’s for dang sure. That stuff is human poison.
@shortwidgets
@shortwidgets Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
Ty!
@aaronfisher504
@aaronfisher504 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never used a thermacell. I’m sure they work great! If money is an issue, there are always the tried and true mosquito coils. They burn like incense, work like a charm, and are dirt cheap by comparison.
@dorincroitoru5913
@dorincroitoru5913 2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s an easy hack!
@user-rg4mp3jj6c
@user-rg4mp3jj6c 3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо!
@rogerholmen2383
@rogerholmen2383 Жыл бұрын
Bra tips ! Men 1 av 5 funkade. Vad gjorde jag för fel tror du ?
@Utubegofukurself
@Utubegofukurself Жыл бұрын
Nice instructional video on how to potentially start your thermocell on fire and anything around it!!!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer Жыл бұрын
You just need common sense when you do this. When your drip on the insecticide, you don’t want to put them on to the thermacell heater when they’re soaking wet with petroleum.
@Gaumik-c2l
@Gaumik-c2l 2 жыл бұрын
I always use a rag on my plyers to avoid damaging the rubber O ring when removing the valve!
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@AerialLensVideo
@AerialLensVideo 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think the Thermacell folks might be on to this. I tried and did everything your very help video suggests BUT the gas just will not go in. Used two different brands of butane on several different Thermocell empty canisters and tried the "universal" as well as adaptor tips. So far, it is a definite NO-GO...so, thinking they modified mtheir design, but I will keep trying.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it’s worth trimming the adapter to make sure it sits flat when filling the gas in. That prevents any leakage. I did that and it worked fine. Initially I had trouble filling it.
@AerialLensVideo
@AerialLensVideo 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrianDhvTinkerer Got it -- Thanks! That did the trick.
@sarahwong3778
@sarahwong3778 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I couldn’t get it to work until I read the comments and trimmed the adapter. But I can only get it to fill 2/3 even using a new can of gas.
@AerialLensVideo
@AerialLensVideo Жыл бұрын
@@sarahwong3778 I found that one of the tips molded into Zippo brand refill cap works. There are I think 6 different tip sizes molded into the plastic cap on the can. They are not very durable, so be careful. Oh, and the 2/3 full problem MAY be because of backpressure in the small container; just take a narrow wire and releive a little pressure occassionally.
@rickracine9758
@rickracine9758 2 жыл бұрын
THX i have no problem buying the thermalcell but the refill is just too expensive so ya will do that hack
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate!!!
@jamesstratton4488
@jamesstratton4488 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 2 жыл бұрын
Ur most welcome!!!!!
@jalleman61
@jalleman61 20 күн бұрын
Great hack but what prevents the liquid from coming out during use in the appiance
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 16 күн бұрын
I’ve tried running them upside down with no liquid butane coming out -- I’m guessing that there’s a safety built into the thermacell to prevent this
@christopherhawthorne5395
@christopherhawthorne5395 Жыл бұрын
Dang I got the check valve out no problem. But the other piece back in and cannot get it to accept and butane
@outordinary218
@outordinary218 Жыл бұрын
They must be gluing some of these in real good now, recently got a thermacell and tried this, thing wouldn't come out with the screw
@OutdoorsygalO
@OutdoorsygalO 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. This will save us lots of $! We are Outdoorsy people here. Can you tell? 😉 I am wondering though if you could please provide links to places to buy the inexpensive pads? Thanks for sharing this. 😁👍🏻
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 жыл бұрын
This is where I bought my latest batch from local seller. This one arrives quickly in time for the Summer months: Thermacell Backpacker Mosquito... www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDNJ5Z7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share The real cheap ones are shipped from Malaysia. In my experience, these took 2 months to arrive and the summer was almost done www.ebay.com/itm/174790854604
@tonynilsson1282
@tonynilsson1282 3 жыл бұрын
how did you film this outside without the thermacell running?
@jdedad
@jdedad 3 жыл бұрын
I worked for plastics manufacturing for years as a Engineer I would recommend a little heat I’m sure hairdryer on low for a minute would make everything go a lot smoother not to mention when you work plastic cold you may get some stretching
@MrChancebandit
@MrChancebandit 3 жыл бұрын
You are an engineer? I'm a welder . I know enough not too listen too your advice .
@nicodabastard
@nicodabastard 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrChancebandit hahaha
@Ironmanpizza78
@Ironmanpizza78 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrChancebandit my brother is a welder and a union boss man when he needs advice he is not afraid to ask for it . So he makes a call ... To his boss his wife.
@gregeberhardt1711
@gregeberhardt1711 3 ай бұрын
How long do the cheapo pads last for? Awesome vid, thanks.
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 3 ай бұрын
About 3 hours a piece!
@johndoe9443
@johndoe9443 Жыл бұрын
So drilling the hole in the bottom and finding a refillable lighter breaking the bottom out of that sealing with jb weld is no longer a thing? I'm still using mine with check valve installed. I'll try this for sure. Just looked up if there were any innovations. Little upset that I have to find me an adapter kit. But I'll try what I got. Thanks!
@gingebrien2408
@gingebrien2408 Жыл бұрын
Great hack. Does it leak?
@phile.7544
@phile.7544 3 жыл бұрын
I have not reviewed all of the comments so apologies if this has already been said : my suggestion would be to use gloves while handling the insecticide.
@wvwoodsman1718
@wvwoodsman1718 3 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool
@PhatChin
@PhatChin Жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years since this video and I've been keen on buying a Thermacell unit after a multi-day hike in Canadian provincial park (mosquitoes SWARM in the month of June). *Is this hack still feasible/applicable?*
@peppsep9450
@peppsep9450 11 ай бұрын
Thx Buddy
@BrianDhvTinkerer
@BrianDhvTinkerer 11 ай бұрын
Your welcome!!
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