The Defender and Liberty Mosquito Magnets have a 50ft low voltage powercord.  There were two versions of power cords produced with both of these models.  One was a 2 amp and the newest version is a 2.5 amp.  You can find the amperage on a sticker that is located on the small black box (transfomer) about 4 feet down the cord. 

In the field we have seen the older 2 amp version fatigue and not get the hot surface igiter hot enough to light the unit off.  You may say well it worked before……  Yes it did, but over time it may not.  We have saved people from having to repair thier Mosquito Magnets by upgrading to the newer 2.5 amp cord.

The following link is the newer 2.5 amp cord.   http://themosquitostore.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14

Trap placement for your Mosquito Magnet is critical.  No two yards are the same, so we have some ways to make sure you are optimising your catch. 

• Make sure that your trap is on level ground.  If it is not, the water from the exhaust of the trap will not drain properly. ( this is most important in the Liberty because the design of the engine)
• Track the wind direction.  If the wind blows predominately from one direction, place your trap upwind. This will help carry the scent and plume from your trap.
• Do not block the flow of air by placing the trap near a fence, shed, or wind obstruction.
• Place the trap 30-40 feet away from where you spend most of your outdoor time. 
• If you have a corded model (defender or liberty) do not put multiple extension cords together.  Find a closer outlet to ensure that you are getting the proper amps to the unit.  We have seen some units not ignite due to extension cords or old power cords that say 2amp.  
• This link shows a video of proper trap placement. http://themosquitostore.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=page&id=7
• If you have outdoor lawn irrigation please check to see of your trap is taking a direct hit of water from the sprinklers. 

Starting your Mosquito Magnet at the beginning of the season. 

First thing first,

• Start your Mosquito Magnet when the outside constant temperature is above 50 degrees.
• Make sure your intake and plume tube is clean and free of spider webs. This is the area where the mosquitoes get sucked up and travel into the net.
• Start off with a new net and a new attractant. (Octenol or Lurex3)
• Use the Quick Clear Adapter with one CO2 cartridge to clean out your internal nozzle.  (Make sure you remove the Quick Clear Adapter when finished)
• If you have a Liberty Plus, Solar Pro, or Executive, charge the battery for 24 hours. ( We now offer a remote charger that can charge the battery in your house. )
• If your Defender or Liberty has a power cord make sure that it has not been cut or spliced.
• Fill your propane tank at a local fill station.  Every day we receive calls about trap owners having problems with exchange tanks.  Some of the reasons for the troubles are, they are not filled to a full 20lbs and some refurbished tanks are dirty inside.
• Write down your start date so you can track when the tank needs to be refilled.  (21 days on most units)

Welcome to the Internets first Mosquito Magnet Repair and Troubleshooting Blog written by a certified technician.  My name is Rob Ferraro and I manage www.theMOSQUITOstore.com.  We are the oldest and largest repair service center, with a staff of certified technicians.  This  blog is designed to help every person get the most out of their Mosquito Magnet.  We will address the best ways to optimise your catch and troubleshoot any problems you may have before you choose any repair options.