worn coil

[kschae4]

Well, after the first two coil covers wore out, laziness got the best of me as I had neglected to buy a third coil cover and now have an exposed pro coil causing occasional falsing when over targets. Anyone have any pr oven repairs(epoxy fill ,other ? ) to suggest until I can get a replacement coil ?

 

[kschae4]

Loctite general purpose putty applied and sanded. Haven't tested coil in the field yet.

 

[Champ Ferguson]

Construction Adhesive. Talk to the guys at the mom and pop hardware stores and they'll probably steer you to the best one.

 

[Goldstrike]

I'm thinking if your getting falsing, is it because there is moisture getting into the coil or is it because the wires in the coil are fraying/breaking down? Hopefully it's just some moisture and not the other problem!! I would dry it out with a hairdryer before your fix. I think I would splurge for another new coil and keep this one for a back-up. Good luck!

 

[kschae4]

Champ, thanks will keep that in mind if the loctite fails.
GS, thanks too, both air and hair dryer used. Haven't had the chance to test it ,yet.

 

[Prep1957]

Have hardware cut round PVC window glass same size of coil and glue on.Good for hunting in heavy brush after that also.

 

[kschae4]

Prep, thanks much.

 

[MoSafari]

Prep

That 's a great suggestion. Thank you, as well.

 

[kschae4]

Well, I had a couple of chances to test out the loctite putty repair job on the pro coil after lightly sanding the extra putty off and still experienced occasional falsing. Saw lots of encouraging comments regarding the SEF 8x6 and purchased one, which just arrived this afternoon.