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Replacing Springs #7154240
01/25/21 08:44 PM
01/25/21 08:44 PM
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Jerry Lee Offline OP
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Newbie question...what are indicators of wore out springs.

Re: Replacing Springs [Re: Jerry Lee] #7154346
01/25/21 09:12 PM
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Good question. I would think animals moving traps too far etc.


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Re: Replacing Springs [Re: Jerry Lee] #7154489
01/25/21 09:52 PM
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What kind and size traps are we talking about?

Re: Replacing Springs [Re: Jerry Lee] #7154512
01/25/21 09:57 PM
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When They are too easy to set.


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Re: Replacing Springs [Re: Jerry Lee] #7154531
01/25/21 10:01 PM
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Test the ones you suspect of getting weak by setting them with a new trap for comparison. If they are getting weak you should set much easier than the new trap.

Re: Replacing Springs [Re: Jerry Lee] #7154609
01/25/21 10:22 PM
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When your hand gets caught and it doesn’t hurt.


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