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Title: Fish trap voyager
Post by: turbo on Feb 22, 2003, 07:18 PM

My portable seem to be frosting up and the zipper on front door freezing up. Had heck of a time getting out tonight. Good thing it flips up. Any ideas what to put on it would be appreciated. Was about -12 when I left the ice.

Title: Re: Fish trap voyager
Post by: Polar on Feb 23, 2003, 03:19 AM

I would put it in a heated shop over night {SET IT UP}Next day treat zipper with wd 40 or bees wax.If that don't do it replace zipper or turn down the heater lol

Title: Re: Fish trap voyager
Post by: rex on Feb 23, 2003, 07:27 AM

just try adding ano-seal to the zipper all around.

Title: Re: Fish trap voyager
Post by: rex on Feb 23, 2003, 07:28 AM

not ano, sno

Title: Re: Fish trap voyager
Post by: turbo on Feb 23, 2003, 06:52 PM

did put in the shop today .Got it all dry out. Didnotice that trap"s zipper has much finer  teeth than my buddie"s otter. Thank you for the help.