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Title: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: VA Bowbender on July 23, 2014, 05:16:00 PM
Has anyone tried the ARS pads in their ThermCell units?  If you have was it effective or spook game?

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Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Hermon on July 23, 2014, 05:24:00 PM
Is looks like it says that they are for "electric" units.  Thermocell is a butane unit.  Would they even work?
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: PaulDeadringer29 on July 23, 2014, 05:30:00 PM
Maybe the company doesn't even realize that, lol.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: VA Bowbender on July 23, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by PaulDeadringer29:
Maybe the company doesn't even realize that, lol.
Yes, it does work in the unit.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: awbowman on July 23, 2014, 07:25:00 PM
As bad as the mosquitoes are around here , I wouldn't take a chance.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: VA Bowbender on July 23, 2014, 07:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by awbowman:
As bad as the mosquitoes are around here , I wouldn't take a chance.
Take a chance of what?
I have put it in the unit and it works just like the ThermaCell pad. I just want to know if anyone has used the ARS and does it spook game or not.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: OBXarcher on July 23, 2014, 07:50:00 PM
WHere did you see them ? Are they cheaper than thermacell ones ?

I refill my butane cylinders but haven't found a cheap alternative for the pads yet.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: VA Bowbender on July 23, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by OBXarcher:
WHere did you see them ? Are they cheaper than thermacell ones ?

I refill my butane cylinders but haven't found a cheap alternative for the pads yet.
The ThermaCELL pads are about $1.25 ea. I got 30 pads for $7.99 form the big auction site.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on July 23, 2014, 11:11:00 PM
I get 4 butane refills for $12 and also used those pads no problems. Had deer plenty close with the generic refill pads.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: awbowman on July 24, 2014, 07:31:00 AM
Nice. I'll have to look into it
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Bud B. on July 24, 2014, 08:01:00 AM
I take Deep Woods Off and spray it onto an old pad. Saturate it, then use it in the Thermacell.  It works for me.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: bowhuntingrn on July 24, 2014, 09:55:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bud B.:
I take Deep Woods Off and spray it onto an old pad. Saturate it, then use it in the Thermacell.  It works for me.
I've seen OFF used as a very effective fire starter. I think I'd be a little leery about using close to an ignition source. Just my opinion (and we all know what is said about that), but I would hate to see someone get hurt trying to save a few dollars.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Bud B. on July 24, 2014, 10:09:00 AM
Never a problem with pad reuse. The little butane bottle is also a potential grenade. Especially those refilled bottles that have been altered. I don't do the butane refill, yet, but with the saturated pads, I'll still use'em.
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Kip on July 24, 2014, 11:36:00 AM
Real men do not use Repellent or Thermacell in Louisiana.


Best thing ever invented for hunters in my opinion.Just wish they were around when I started hunting in the 60's.Had to suffer 40 or so years with them pesky bugs.How come Noah didn't just swat the pair when he had the chance.Kip
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: VA Bowbender on July 24, 2014, 08:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bud B.:
Never a problem with pad reuse. The little butane bottle is also a potential grenade. Especially those refilled bottles that have been altered. I don't do the butane refill, yet, but with the saturated pads, I'll still use'em.
I don't modify the bottles at all. All I do is remove the check valve that prevents refilling. Not any more dangerous than flicking a Bic.

What do you refresh used pads with?
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Bud B. on July 24, 2014, 08:59:00 PM
Deep Woods Off.

As soon as I get the stuff to do the refills, I'll be doing that too.

You ever get those SS Razorheads?
Title: Re: ARS Mat 12 Pads for ThermaCELL
Post by: Medic85 on July 27, 2014, 10:42:00 AM
Do any of the thermacell pads seem to work for yellowflies, OFF just seems to attract them.