Vol 4 Mosquito magnet fix internal repair. Troubleshooting blinking red light. Thermistor code

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7 жыл бұрын

This video will show you how to repair a
damaged thermistor inside your mosquito magnet to get it back up and running.
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@danielh7592 3 жыл бұрын

I recently followed your video. When I changed the thermistor plastic screw and cleaned it, and then added the metal screw as you suggested, it still would not work. So, I took out the metal screw and rigged the thermistor with two-sided tape that would prevent any with the metal body AND added two well placed zip ties on the metal housing but before the fan unit, and voila it works fie. I think the plastic screw is to prevent grounding of the thermistor to the metal body. BTW, I also changed the propane nipple which wad filthy and clogged. The thermistor was super calcified and I was able to clean it with a metal brush and some sandpaper.

@MikeLyons2011 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. I reattached mine with some high-heat black RTV gasket maker. Recommend cleaning off the igniter plug while the unit is open as well.

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked out for you. and I agree.

@andym8119 3 жыл бұрын

The nylon screw is probably used on the Thermistor to prevent galvanic corrosion. This is something that I picked up from another video. I picked up some spares (8-32 x 1/2”) at my local Ace. Great video nonetheless!

@erinmcgill3715 4 жыл бұрын

Just found a brand new liberty plus at a thrift store, only thing I’m missing is the ac adapter to charge the battery. Any idea what adapter would work?

@andym8119 3 жыл бұрын

The nylon screw is probably used on the Thermistor to prevent galvanic corrosion. This is something that I picked up from another video. Great video nonetheless!

@movietime111 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video.... any idea where we get parts for this thing? I think i need new control board... Thanks,

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 6 жыл бұрын

BodhisattvaIdeal I would suggest trying ebay first then ereplacment.com then the manufacturer

@picwick57 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of these as well at first the ignitor was my issue got it today installed , went through the warm up procedure & fired up ! however after running for about 5 minutes & condensation slowly starting to drip the light went into quick blink & eventually shut down. I too did the oms test on thermistor & it dropped with applied heat so assumed it was ok but now stumped ! I know the circuit board checks out ok & field magnet on lpg flow valve works as required for start up ! I even had this split in two to clean out all the crud in chamber while waiting for new ignitor ! Any tips other than a new one?? Thanks & great video BTW !

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 4 жыл бұрын

So it’s been awhile since I worked on mine but condensation would indicate that there is a problem with propane flow. The liquid in the tank is converting to gas to fast causing the condensation. Maybe check your tank valve and fitting to make sure it’s not flowing to fast. The last thing I had to do was change the board because it would not fire up. Last year I think.

@picwick57 4 жыл бұрын

@@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 you may be on to something there Steve! Condensation is normal to create co2 to trick mosquitoes it's human , however when I split the chamber I used high heat gasket silicone & may have blocked cool down passages when i re-assembled the 2 halves together .

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 4 жыл бұрын

@@picwick57 keep me posted, I would definitely be looking at the propane problem.

@en2oh Жыл бұрын

two quick questions. First, do you know what the value is for the thermistor? ie 10K or 100K and second, do you have a picture of the igniter? ie shape and resistance? It seems that failed igniters are not uncommon and virtually impossible to source. Rebuilding might be the way to go rather than using a bic flame thrower for start up! :) Great Video! I'm sitting here with bites all over my legs/arms and a Defender I want to put back into service!

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that repair was quite some time ago and I don’t have any pictures, but if I remember correctly, the resistance value of the semester is sort of a relevant as long as it changes. I believe I set my meter at 2000 ohms to get my reading, so it’s most likely above 1000. Obviously you probably did some Google searches. You might try eBay to source parts. E replacement parts seems to be a good source for odd items.

@cc123456789 8 ай бұрын

Anyone know where I can get the temperature sensor?

@racherderunterdruckten2844 6 ай бұрын

Seems that Mosquito Magnet sells it as spare. Price 28€ here.

@rolfhaugen9827 2 жыл бұрын

I am about to give up. I have tried almost everything. Solenoid works fine. Gas is coming. I am able to ignite the gas with matches. The ignitor works, the termistor as well. I have opened and inspected the chamber. Nothing wrong there. I got hold of the electric schematic, and the only thing I can come up with, is that the 12V supply shows 11.75V, but I don´t think that is the problem.

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like if you can light the propane with a match and the system stays running then your igniter, even though it appears to be working is not igniting the propane.

@rolfhaugen9827 2 жыл бұрын

@@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 I forgot to tell, I pulled out the nozzle and ignited outside the chamber.

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been years since I opened one up, mine has been working all this time. Could be the main board or the ignition may work but its not being asked to light

@jdf9451 4 жыл бұрын

Any idea what the thermistor part number is ?

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 4 жыл бұрын

I dont, I just searched the net and found guy that sell the parts. Also, look at the rest of the messages on this thread. Gyva02 left a link for the part.

@Androcentus 4 жыл бұрын

@@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 Gyva02 left a link where??

@voidvincent 2 жыл бұрын

@@Androcentus Nowhere he removed the comment

@rolfhaugen9827 2 жыл бұрын

@@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 The part name for the termistor is AL03006-111.3K-123-G1. Digi-key and others sell it.

@cc123456789 Жыл бұрын

Mine cannot even power on. Anyone know why?

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 Жыл бұрын

It’s common for the power supply to go bad. Especially if it sits in the rain or sun

@ddietr 4 жыл бұрын

Cannot find a thermistor anywhere.

@rolfhaugen9827 2 жыл бұрын

AL03006-111.3K-123-G1🙂

@en2oh Жыл бұрын

@@rolfhaugen9827 that’s fine, but the thermistor is bare and must be put into the metal sheath that is actually in the combustion chamber. Thermistors have a specific temperature/resistance relationship. Does anyone know what the specifics for this sensor are? I suspect it will be 100k at 25C but would be nice to verify with a working temp of up to 300C

@sscustomsbystevesciandra6687 4 жыл бұрын

www.mosquitomagnet.com/mosquito-magnet-remote-battery-charger-for-liberty-plus-executive-and-commander-mm120033