quick question, body grip trap broke

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - quick question, body grip trap broke

Posted: 3/15/2021 2:38:02 PM EDT

How common is it for a spring to break in these type of traps? I'm not a trapper so I'm not very familiar with these traps. The one I have that broke is a Duke #220 if that matters at all.

I guess I should mention, I did store it with the springs compressed.

Posted: 3/15/2021 8:09:31 PM EDT

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How common is it for a spring to break in these type of traps? I'm not a trapper so I'm not very familiar with these traps. The one I have that broke is a Duke #220 if that matters at all.

I guess I should mention, I did store it with the springs compressed.

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i'm no expert, but i wouldn't store them compressed. idk, just my personal feelings and have no factual data to back up my feelings. however, Duke's are cheaply made. several companies sell replacement springs.

Posted: 3/16/2021 10:23:46 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for they reply. I was just really surprised to find it like that. I'll have to see what it takes to replace a spring.

EDIT: I'm guessing since you mentioned replacement spring are available...then either they break or loose spring tension over time.

Posted: 3/16/2021 8:01:51 PM EDT

[#3]

Had a Duke 330 spring snap year before last.
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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - quick question, body grip trap broke

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