Product Comparison: Flowtron BK-80D vs Flowtron BK-40D

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Flowtron BK-80D Electronic Insect Killer

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Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer

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General Specifications

Brand

Flowtron

Model

BK-80D

BK40D

Origin

USA

About the Product

Rid your outdoor living areas of flying insect pests - without harming the environment! Insect remains, uncontaminated by pesticides, fall to the ground to be naturally reabsorbed into the ecosystem. Maintenance free operation features UV light and an electrified grid that eliminates thousands of flying pests for just pennies a day.

Key Specs

Coverage Area

Outdoor: 1.5 acre

Outdoor: 1 acre

Power

80 watts

40 watts

Bulb Type

Two 40-watt, high-intensity, "U" shaped, ultraviolet (black light) bulbs BF-150

One 40 watt high intensity ultraviolet, (black light), bulb BF-190

Location

Outdoor

Combats

Flies, Moths, Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes, Flies, Moths

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Flowtron BK-80D Electronic Insect Killer

This is a year in a climate that destroys most outdoor items pretty quickly.
These items do an amazing job of keeping down the flying insect population on our property. I can read outdoors without constantly swatting away insects.
Living in Coastal SC I'm not sure how I lived out on my patio this long with the Flowtron BK-80D. Of course it runs 24/7 as instructed and now all neighbors want to sit out back in my yard evenings.
This is rather a powerful device however, according to County Rep is useless for mosquitos. I only bought this device for mosquitos.
Zapper was not very effective during the day, so plugged it into an outdoor dusk-to-dawn Christmas light timer (now we get year-round use from the timer).

Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer

Not wanting to lather ourselves in bug spray before bed, we opted for the BK-40D zapper. Boy, are we glad we did!
As good as the BK-40D has been in keeping mosquitoes away from my yard, and as helpful as Flowtron's tech support has been, I cannot give this product more than three stars.
We put this Flowtron BK-40D bug zapper about 25 feet from our deck and have found it to be very effective.
As for the BK-40D, this bad boy is awesome! Before, I never liked being outside for too long due to being pestered by bugs.
Regarding the BK-40D. Not really sure it killed very many mosquitoes but it really did a number on moths and the like.

Size & Weight

Height

18.5 in.

16.5 in.

Width

11 in.

9.75 in.

Depth

11 in.

9.75 in.

Weight

9 lb.

5 lb.

Features

Materials

Weatherproof polycarbonate

Mount

Hanging

Electrified Grid

AC Powered Grid: 3000V

AC Powered Grid: 5500V

Collection Tray

Power Cord

3 ft.

1 ft.

Extras

Patented, high efficiency, non-clogging killing grid, Transformer-powered Vertical Rod killing grid system, FREE USDA-tested Octenol mosquito attractant slow release cartridge

Patented, high efficiency, non-clogging killing grid, Transformer powered Vertical Rod killing grid system, USDA tested Octenol attractant, a proven mosquito lure - FREE 30 day cartridge

What customers say about "Features"

Flowtron BK-80D Electronic Insect Killer

Just to be safe, we also put a weatherproof cord cover we use for chrismtas lights on the plug.
Not only does it meet all expectations but it’s a product that’s so well designed, so well built and that has features that are so awesome they literally put a smile on my face.
Even though this doesn't have this feature, I highly recommend this as it is really sturdy and works amazingly.
It comes assembled, includes the "mosquito attractant" cartridge, is built well, solid, and is sturdy and the safety features they advertise are absolutely true, no birds / little fingers / squirrels etc could fit through the small grates.
Cord is really short, if you don't have an outlet in your eave, order an outdoor extension cord.

Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer

Easy set up, low hum not not noticeable when place 20 feet away.
It runs fairly silently, and the bulb is super bright (so I'm sure I'm attracting all those nasty skeeters from my neighbors yard (they left their pool up over the winter/spring, and it has become a breeding ground).
I added an outdoor photocell to the extension cord and once the sun started to drop it’s been dealing out death all night! So far so good...
We hang this in our yard, at the end of a 50 foot extension cord -it only has a 6 inch cord, you will need an extension cord!- on a shepherd's hook.
Cord is really short, if you don't have an outlet in your eave, order an outdoor extension cord.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

UL, CSA

Manufacturer warranty

2 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

74.95 $

60.95 $

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