mudman 14 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 About a year ago I posted that I had bought some Fenn traps from an advert in the local rag which turned out to be cheap copies. Someone replied to the effect that they were far inferior to genuine Fenn Mk4's and I should pay the few quid extra, support a british company and get quality gear. Well just to say, I could not agree more. The copies I bought are crap! Okay they do catch and kill but a number have fallen apart and have neede reassembling, a couple are unrepairable and have had to be binned. And to top it all they are a bugger to set light as I like them. So in summary, pay the few extra quid and buy genuine Fenn trap. Quote Link to post
salclalin 240 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 You get what you pay for..A mate of mine bought some up the Midland last year when he got them home he set them and found them to be utter Crap.Your'e better off buying genuine Fenns. Quote Link to post
RatSnatcher 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Things to look out for in the advertisers wording and price ..... FENS - FENN TYPE all fenns should have Fenn Mk4 or Fenn Mk 6 stamped on the treadle plate The chain can sometimes be a different style also,,,,, And for a Mk 4 if its under £4 new its probably not a genuine fenn, Mk 6 under £6 then same applies most are £7 and £8 new respectively, this is just a guide or you will end up with jimmy wong traps Quote Link to post
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 There are traps named 'springer' they come in mk 4 and 6, ive used hundreds of these alongside genuine fenns, they are just as good! But deffo watch out for imitation coppies, theres loads of cheap shite about.. Quote Link to post
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Both FENN and SPRINGER are approved for use in the UK. Also traps marked SOLWAY are approved in the same manner. OTC Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 This topic HERE might help to clarify for anyone who is unfamiliar with the different manufacturers Quote Link to post
mongoose 39 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I've uaed loads of fenn and springers and prefer the fenn they are a better trap.... Quote Link to post
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