@jst1ofknd@Trinityscrew Not not funny because it’s Stargate. Hell, I’d say it’s even funnier, especially to the extent that he might be playing the same character (not literally, but as an expression of his range as an actor).
Don’t be too offended (or be more offended?): I don’t really care enough about old whatshisface to say that he’s a bad actor. He might be okay. I just know that I didn’t think much of either show.
@ELUNO@smigit2002
I bought one from MorningSave. The device has 2 power buttons. One is for the bug zapper and the other is for the lantern. If you press then lantern button, the bottom turns on bright white. Press it again and it is a flashing red. So the lantern has two separate modes plus the 1 bug zapper mode is 3 modes.
@latamaram yes, it kills bugs. Hard to clean so I took mine apart to remove the safety plastic around the zapper. — dangerous. Know that it still holds a charge even when it’s off. I found that out the hard way. Now I discharge it with a screw driver before cleaning.
Uses an 18650 battery which is fantastic. One Zapping wire had to be moved slightly because it was too close to another one causing sparking when no bug was touching.
@hchasen So they don’t kill Mosquitoes. And then there is this from your wikipedia link: “Research has shown that when insects are electrocuted, bug zappers can spread a mist containing insect parts up to about 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) from the device. The air around the bug zapper can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled by, or settle on the food of people in the immediate vicinity.[10][11] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises that the bug zapper should not be installed above a food preparation area, and that insects should be retained within the device.[12] Scatter-proof designs are produced for this purpose.” YIKES!!!
Sure you could swat mosquitoes with your hands like a caveman — the modern man crushes these annoying insects between 2 fully charged portable bug zappers. Progress!
Is it just me at first glance I really thought this was some sort of Monster Energy product and was finally gonna break my streak. Than I read butterfly killer and with my frustrated face meh.
The Amazon item is a different brand/model, so the price comparison’s parenthetical should read “(FOR 2 SIMILAR)”.
Also, this unit is more similar in both design and functionality. I believe it’s a slightly newer revision from the same OEM as the one that Meh is selling.
@cgralak944 The plastic is probably flame resistant and would probably give off toxic fumes if you tossed it in a campfire. Thanks for the suggestion though.
@tweezak lol! I meant it’s great to have it with you while you’re enjoying a campfire. I bought the gray/green combo. I think the purchase will be worth it!
I’m a little confused how this gives off a square bug-free zone: “Provides a 16 x 16-foot mosquito-free zone”, or 256 square feet of killing. Assuming that’s true, then:
Shouldn’t the light pattern be in a circle? Then area given by A=Pi*r^2, or r^2=A/Pi = 256/3.14 = 81.52866, whence r=sqrt(81.52866), slightly bigger than 9 (feet) – all numbers approximate – for the kill radius. [Not even heeding the above discussion about whether this even kills the dreaded mosquito.] Barely good “social distancing”.
Now, OTOH, if this could kill the corona virus within 9 feet, this would be worth its weight in gold! Surprised MEH didn’t make that claim.
@phendrick Well a square is a little better than the front page which describes it as a rectangle:
“Creates a 16 by 6 foot zone mosquitos DARE NOT ENTER”
@MrMark Obviously, instance of shoddy (or even, no) proofreading.
I’ve volunteered in the past to do the proofreading, but have not been taken up on it.
Only pay I would want is to have the “I am not a robot” button already checked when I try to buy an IRK.
@blaineg My sister was trying to swat flies with one, then laid it on a chair. Her cat jumped up onto the chair and sat on it. Now the cat avoids the chair AND the bug swatter.
@jstrayer2 I’m guessing they mean the electronics are sealed, so only the zappy wires are exposed, which wouldn’t cause any issues unless the rain was heavy enough to bridge two wires.
…and if it’s raining that heavily, there won’t be any mosquitos or you out there anyway
Mine doesn’t charge. Took the cover off and the plastic insert that covers the LEDs. There’s nothing covering the battery that I can see. I’ll be asking for halp.
@jsh139 I found a round white circle of paper/plastic sitting on the battery and inside the battery lid. That has to be removed so both sides of the battery touch the spring and metal circle in the cap to work. Good luck!
I understand we are getting odd lots at these prices, but how could these bug lanterns ship without any clear directions on how to use them? If not for these thread, I would have thrown mine out already.
I ordered and it was sent out on June 19th 2020 and here it is July 11th 2020 and i still do not have it. I contacted them and they said i had to wait 8 days before they would get back to me. I am not ordering anything else from MEH. Meh means average and in this case they are below average.
@Staron8 this is order 2 in a row that I’m having the same issue. One of my orders they acknowledged it was lost or damaged, asked if I wanted refund or replace but marked it as solved. STILL waiting on one or the other. Canceling and not ordering again. This site used to be reliable.
So ya’ll know:
It’s just that a virus of Corona type messes up all deliveries. It took 5 weeks to get my zappers and they are charging right now.
YOU 'SKEEDERS BETTER NOT VISIT MY HOUSE!!!
Be happy you haven’t received them yet. Mine don’t work. And by “don’t work” I mean, they don’t even turn on. I charged them. Nothing. They will turn on while the charger is connected but I get nothing Once I remove the charging cable. Hopefully all you that didn’t get them will get a refund. They are junk!
Also, what has happened to customer service? This company was top notch back in the Woot days…Now they won’t even respond when you have an issue. Sad. Where is Thunder Thighs when you need her??
This seems to be a common complaint for this shipment.
I, like everyone, ordered on June 19 and I still haven’t gotten it. Today is July 26.
I think the 8 day response is a joke too, but what can we do? I wrote them a week ago and still no response. I have been ordering from them for years and this is absolutely the worst. It’s like it went by someone’s site-seeing vacation.
No, it’s not COVID-19 causing delays, that the excuse everyone is using these days for crappy service. I ordered two other items after this and have already received them.
I don’t understand why, when shipped from Texas to Las Vegas, it sat for 3 weeks in Grapevine, TX before heading to Indiana for days, then to Utah for days. Hopefully it will get here before September.
@dscoti As they explained in an earlier post, the virus slowed down customer service with the move to work from home, and it slowed down shipping, with PB having reduced work force, and shipment centers shutting down intermittently. Then the slow shipping means many more customers contacting customer service, and sending multiple times when they don’t get an answer quick slows it down even more.
@TerryHarris1450 I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
@mmeuti I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
@wolf2wins I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
They don’t work unless they’re plugged in and charging
I have charged them for 3 days and still have NOT even seen them say/show fully charged.
If they’re NOT plugged in I CANNOT TURN EITHER OF THEM ON!
Specs
Link to Operation Manual
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$51.98 (For 2) at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, July 21st - Monday, July 27th
Meh. This was 1 for $15 during yesterday’s Shenanigans. Not worth the $1 savings to have 2 forced on you. Nope nope nope
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT
They have hit a new low-recycled shit from the meh-athon.
/giphy trusting-thoughtful-crane
This is funny because I’ve been watching Macgyver.
@jst1ofknd Not funny because that’s Stargate SG1
@jst1ofknd @Trinityscrew Not not funny because it’s Stargate. Hell, I’d say it’s even funnier, especially to the extent that he might be playing the same character (not literally, but as an expression of his range as an actor).
Don’t be too offended (or be more offended?): I don’t really care enough about old whatshisface to say that he’s a bad actor. He might be okay. I just know that I didn’t think much of either show.
/giphy shrug
@joelmw @jst1ofknd @Trinityscrew SG1 is the boss of you
@compromise @joelmw @jst1ofknd NOT not, not funny.
@compromise @jst1ofknd @Trinityscrew
/giphy a lot of knots
I was hoping for a super surprise IRK…nope.
Was this The worst selling item in the mehrathon?
@ponagathos Likely the most abundant, at least.
I don’t get what’s the third function to make it 3 in 1.
@ELUNO claims to be a lantern, bug zapper, and flashlight, I guess?
@ELUNO @smigit2002 third function is a decoration. Aren’t they fashionable?
@ELUNO @smigit2002
I bought one from MorningSave. The device has 2 power buttons. One is for the bug zapper and the other is for the lantern. If you press then lantern button, the bottom turns on bright white. Press it again and it is a flashing red. So the lantern has two separate modes plus the 1 bug zapper mode is 3 modes.
@cengland0 but does it work?
@latamaram yes, it kills bugs. Hard to clean so I took mine apart to remove the safety plastic around the zapper. — dangerous. Know that it still holds a charge even when it’s off. I found that out the hard way. Now I discharge it with a screw driver before cleaning.
Uses an 18650 battery which is fantastic. One Zapping wire had to be moved slightly because it was too close to another one causing sparking when no bug was touching.
Would buy again if I didn’t already buy one.
This is what is left after my modification.
@cengland0 looks like something that would get you frisked by airport security if it were in your luggage.
/buy
@ELUNO Well the third function is the “Diogenes” setting where you use the lantern to search for an honest man. And mosquitoes, presumably.
I don’t think these things work on mosquitos. If I remember correctly, they’re not attracted to UV light. Strongly meh on this item.
@squishybrain manual also sez “use UV in dark area” (no light) I I don’t know too many people who like to hang out in darkness
@squishybrain The meh is strong with this one
Unless they have a scent generator they don’t work on mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are not attracted to UV or blue light.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug_zapper#External_traps
@hchasen So they don’t kill Mosquitoes. And then there is this from your wikipedia link: “Research has shown that when insects are electrocuted, bug zappers can spread a mist containing insect parts up to about 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) from the device. The air around the bug zapper can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses that can be inhaled by, or settle on the food of people in the immediate vicinity.[10][11] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises that the bug zapper should not be installed above a food preparation area, and that insects should be retained within the device.[12] Scatter-proof designs are produced for this purpose.” YIKES!!!
To anyone wanting to buy these, they only attract and kill the bugs you don’t want them to, not the annoying ones like mosquitoes. Basically useless.
@CompactDisco What if you hate butterflies? I think Meh may be missing a marketing opportunity.
Suckage^3. And Meh even is trying to force us to buy two. Nope. Nope. (Maybe 1 at $5 or less would be an enticement, but NOT this “deal.”) Nope.
Sure you could swat mosquitoes with your hands like a caveman — the modern man crushes these annoying insects between 2 fully charged portable bug zappers. Progress!
This just made me think something something 525,600 minutes. And I’ve never seen that show.
Okay, this product is great and all, but do you have anything for those of us trying to attract bugs romantically?
Is it just me at first glance I really thought this was some sort of Monster Energy product and was finally gonna break my streak. Than I read butterfly killer and with my frustrated face meh.
The Amazon item is a different brand/model, so the price comparison’s parenthetical should read “(FOR 2 SIMILAR)”.
Also, this unit is more similar in both design and functionality. I believe it’s a slightly newer revision from the same OEM as the one that Meh is selling.
$46 (FOR 2 SIMILAR) AT AMAZON
This would be a fairer comparison.
Summers right around the corner and bugs in the backyard are a pain. Good battery life so why not give it a try. Probably great for a campfire!
@cgralak944 The plastic is probably flame resistant and would probably give off toxic fumes if you tossed it in a campfire. Thanks for the suggestion though.
@tweezak lol! I meant it’s great to have it with you while you’re enjoying a campfire. I bought the gray/green combo. I think the purchase will be worth it!
@cgralak944 A little campfire smoke is probably a better mosquito repellent than these moth-murder machines.
I’m a little confused how this gives off a square bug-free zone: “Provides a 16 x 16-foot mosquito-free zone”, or 256 square feet of killing. Assuming that’s true, then:
Shouldn’t the light pattern be in a circle? Then area given by A=Pi*r^2, or r^2=A/Pi = 256/3.14 = 81.52866, whence r=sqrt(81.52866), slightly bigger than 9 (feet) – all numbers approximate – for the kill radius. [Not even heeding the above discussion about whether this even kills the dreaded mosquito.] Barely good “social distancing”.
Now, OTOH, if this could kill the corona virus within 9 feet, this would be worth its weight in gold! Surprised MEH didn’t make that claim.
@phendrick I was told there would be no math.
@phendrick nerd detected
@phendrick Hey quit picking on the liberal arts major you nerd meanie.
@Fuzzalini Sorry, there is ALWAYS math! (Don’t live in a state of denial. It really is good for you.)
https://www.mathmatters.io/
@magglepuff Liberal arts major detected (as @cranky1950 opined below). :>)
@phendrick Well a square is a little better than the front page which describes it as a rectangle:
“Creates a 16 by 6 foot zone mosquitos DARE NOT ENTER”
@MrMark Obviously, instance of shoddy (or even, no) proofreading.
I’ve volunteered in the past to do the proofreading, but have not been taken up on it.
Only pay I would want is to have the “I am not a robot” button already checked when I try to buy an IRK.
That sounds like something a robot would say.
@Fuzzalini @phendrick No, no, they said there would be no moth.
Once again I offer the product packaging which arrived in the last IRK I received… for science!!
@davidd13 The best engrish I’ve had the pleasure of reading in some time.
@davidd13 I previously had a hard time finding a bug zapper with special effects lighting that protects mosquitoes!
@davidd13 @pickmanmike Good reminder to remove the corpse after the mosquito.
@bass1193 @davidd13 dont be a dick.
A more elegant weapon, for a more civilized age.
/image electric fly swatter
@blaineg Not as clumsy or random as a blaster.
Way more satisfying too. And only $4.
https://www.harborfreight.com/electronic-fly-insect-swatter-62540.html
For maximum zappage, you want one like this that takes C or D cells, not wimpy AA’s.
@blaineg mod it for 18650 cells for all night fun. Summer project with my sons!
@gustador Not a bad idea, but probably not necessary. I don’t think I’ve had to replace the D cells in mine yet, and I’ve had it several years.
Oh, important safety tip. If you’re unpacking after a trip, and this thing is in a box with other stuff, don’t grab it by the “net”.
There could be something in the box holding the button down.
@blaineg My sister was trying to swat flies with one, then laid it on a chair. Her cat jumped up onto the chair and sat on it. Now the cat avoids the chair AND the bug swatter.
It silently kills bugs? Now what fun is that?
I wouldn’t say silently. I have one of these, and the bugs POP. Sometimes loudly, depending on the bug.
@plaware sounds like a party, can’t wait to get mine
/giphy daring-atrocious-bottle
How does a waterproof bug zapper work? If bugs can get in then water can get in.
@jstrayer2 I’m guessing they mean the electronics are sealed, so only the zappy wires are exposed, which wouldn’t cause any issues unless the rain was heavy enough to bridge two wires.
…and if it’s raining that heavily, there won’t be any mosquitos or you out there anyway
since its waterproof, I can just hose it off to clean it?
@cohortq
As I see it, yes
/8ball Can cohortq hose it off?
Is this safe for other, helpful/desirable insects, like bees, moths, butterflies, etc.?
@BUTCHYPIE Nope.
@BUTCHYPIE I don’t guess any survived to answer you.
@BUTCHYPIE since when are moths desirable? Little turds ruined my tuxedo.
@BUTCHYPIE @j37hr0 Meh missed a marketing opportunity. Meh moth zapper.
I just got mine and have been charging them for hours and they still won’t turn on without USB plugged in. Anyone have that same issue?
@cosmicWy open the top. There is a thing between the battery and the contacts that you have to remove.
@selooselm wow. Youre a life saver… Unless you count fly and mosquito lives. Then in that case, you’re a horrible monster. Thanks for the help!
@cosmicWy @selooselm
You probably saved me from sending a problem ticket. I say probably because I think one of them is broken. I’ll check after charging it.
@cosmicWy @selooselm Thanks that solved my same problem.
@cosmicWy Thanks, couldn’t figure it out on my own!
@cosmicWy @selooselm You have saved countless lives.
@cosmicWy @selooselm OMG! WHY WASN’T THERE INSTRUCTIONS TO TELL US? I almost returned mine as broken. Thank you @selooselm.
@cosmicWy @selooselm I knew it had to be user error when they both would not work. Thank you!
Mine doesn’t charge. Took the cover off and the plastic insert that covers the LEDs. There’s nothing covering the battery that I can see. I’ll be asking for halp.
@jsh139 I found a round white circle of paper/plastic sitting on the battery and inside the battery lid. That has to be removed so both sides of the battery touch the spring and metal circle in the cap to work. Good luck!
@adamnault doh! I was unscrewing the wrong end. I finally got the correct cap off and found the battery (and little circle of paper). Thanks!
@adamnault @jsh139 you are awesome. I was about two seconds from shrugging this off as a failed purchase and tossing them in the trash.
POPSOCKETS! COURT DOCKETS! FOLK ROCK HITS! AWESOME!
That’s what she said
I understand we are getting odd lots at these prices, but how could these bug lanterns ship without any clear directions on how to use them? If not for these thread, I would have thrown mine out already.
@phibbles there tons of instructions on the box, didn’t you see them?
I mean, it doesn’t get any clearer than that!
@phibbles though I couldn’t figure out how to get it to control my stereo…
The “features” on the box are hilarious!
Found most of the useful instruction from here. Thanks! Saw mosquitoes flying around it for a while, I don’t think it works.
Anyone else not get theirs?
I ordered and it was sent out on June 19th 2020 and here it is July 11th 2020 and i still do not have it. I contacted them and they said i had to wait 8 days before they would get back to me. I am not ordering anything else from MEH. Meh means average and in this case they are below average.
@Staron8 my exact problem. Have not received mine either - email replies take too long. I"ll not order from them again.
@Staron8 this is order 2 in a row that I’m having the same issue. One of my orders they acknowledged it was lost or damaged, asked if I wanted refund or replace but marked it as solved. STILL waiting on one or the other. Canceling and not ordering again. This site used to be reliable.
Guys mine just killed a bug and I heard a terrifying sizzle and pop.
Ordered on June 19th. It is July 20th. still no product. Contacted Meh a week ago - no response. Shipping/service sucks!
Ordered on June 19th, and still have not received the package. WTF?!?
So ya’ll know:
It’s just that a virus of Corona type messes up all deliveries. It took 5 weeks to get my zappers and they are charging right now.
YOU 'SKEEDERS BETTER NOT VISIT MY HOUSE!!!
Be happy you haven’t received them yet. Mine don’t work. And by “don’t work” I mean, they don’t even turn on. I charged them. Nothing. They will turn on while the charger is connected but I get nothing Once I remove the charging cable. Hopefully all you that didn’t get them will get a refund. They are junk!
@btalarczyk Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
@PSUClaus1 thank you!
@btalarczyk @PSUClaus1 DUH! I’m been trying to figure that out for a couple of weeks. Now it works. Wow!
Also, what has happened to customer service? This company was top notch back in the Woot days…Now they won’t even respond when you have an issue. Sad. Where is Thunder Thighs when you need her??
Just got mine on 7-22-20. Abnormally long shipping time.
*Be sure to open to remove papers covering the internal battery so yours will charge!
This seems to be a common complaint for this shipment.
I, like everyone, ordered on June 19 and I still haven’t gotten it. Today is July 26.
I think the 8 day response is a joke too, but what can we do? I wrote them a week ago and still no response. I have been ordering from them for years and this is absolutely the worst. It’s like it went by someone’s site-seeing vacation.
No, it’s not COVID-19 causing delays, that the excuse everyone is using these days for crappy service. I ordered two other items after this and have already received them.
I don’t understand why, when shipped from Texas to Las Vegas, it sat for 3 weeks in Grapevine, TX before heading to Indiana for days, then to Utah for days. Hopefully it will get here before September.
@dscoti As they explained in an earlier post, the virus slowed down customer service with the move to work from home, and it slowed down shipping, with PB having reduced work force, and shipment centers shutting down intermittently. Then the slow shipping means many more customers contacting customer service, and sending multiple times when they don’t get an answer quick slows it down even more.
@dscoti if you look at the shipping, it left the warehouse. After that, it’s the shipper.
Make sure you check meh.com/support/tickets to see if you missed any replies.
@dscoti also, some of the newer orders are shipping FedEx SmartPost instead so they are beating out old orders.
@RiotDemon so you want to blame the shipper and the virus? Who hired the shipper? You guys should own it.
@OnionSoup drew on you with sunscreen while you were asleep.
@dscoti I don’t work here.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thanks–glad to hear about the battery being covered w/ paper. No instructions, box wording is laughable.
What a piece of junk. Not worth the cost of shipping it. Made in China and as usual pay a premium price for junk.
@TerryHarris1450 I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
They don’t work at all. Straight garbage. Want a refund
@mmeuti I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
They barely work. Not a good value at all.
@wolf2wins I thought the same. Mine didn’t work at all. Then I saw this comment: Unscrew the top. Then remove the battery cover and take out the little white paper circle. That’ll fix it!
Have only heard it zap 1 bug, but will keep trying
They don’t work unless they’re plugged in and charging
I have charged them for 3 days and still have NOT even seen them say/show fully charged.
If they’re NOT plugged in I CANNOT TURN EITHER OF THEM ON!