Author Topic: Hey Bog, ever have this happen. (Read 375 times)

steven49er · « **on:** August 31, 2003, 04:12:11 AM »

Tom, I boughy a dozen species specific 330s at the MTA convention. Yesterday I set the springs and dyed them. When I went outside this morning 5 of the traps had busted springs. One even had both of them broken.

I know that you are a big fan of this brand and I have used them in the past as well. Just wondering if you have seen this before. I am almost afraid to replace the broken ones with the same brand.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2003, 05:47:53 AM »

Steven,I have never had the springs break on any of my species 330s.
Some of the first ones made used a differant process on the springs-and some of those broke when set in cold northern waters.The process was then changed,after that spring breakage was not a problem.I have handled species specifics for 4 or 5 years ,one customer had a couple springs break on the smaller traps, but that has been it as far as problems.A few years ago BMI also had the same problem,they too made some changes.
I would suggest you contact the supply dealer that you bought them from.
I use my Species Specifics with confidence, the same ones I started with 5 years ago ,are still in the field taking beaver. Tom

steven49er · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2003, 11:29:42 AM »

This is getting frustrating. I am up to seven out of the dozen with broken springs. Of those seven, for have both of them broke now. This is truly odd.

Tom, I have had some 12 x 10's for at least four seasons and not one bit of problems with them. I am just trying to figure this problem out. The only thing I did to these traps was to degrease them. I did this by boiling in lye to rid of the grease and to start the rusting. I have done this to hundreds of traps before without any ill effects. Would like to know your thoughts on this, if this could of been the cause.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2003, 12:08:33 PM »

Steve,I have never degreased in lye. I just use hot water and soap or a degreaser. Other times I lay new traps in the laundry tub, every time my wife does laundry ,the traps get a hot soapy bath and a rinse.
Steve,send me a private message with who you got them from.My guess is they were some of the very first ones produced.As I said before,I have never encountered 330 breakage on those made after the first batches. Tom