Flowtron BF-35 Replacement UV Bulb for BK-15D

Works great so far.

The FLOWTRON brand of bug zapper is by far the best I've ever had. I live in the southern states, where mosquitoes are especially problematicNot only is the fixture itself a great item, and Made In The USA, - the bulbs are very easy to replace with a screwdriver. They last about two years for me, using them 10-11 months of the year. This size (15 watt), should cover a large city house lot. or a barn easily, without being too bright or costing too much to operate. It attracts and kills insects up to 1/2 acre - with no chemicals or poisons.

The fact that they fit and function is the ultimate success. In addition, they arrived within the promised time frame.

We own a Flowtron BK-15D Bug Zapper that has been humming along for about 3 years until the original lamp bit the dust and needed replacement. Satisfied with the lifespan, we ordered the recommended genuine Flowtron BF-35 lamp from Amazon.Removing the old lamp was simple, just push back a plastic tab and swing open the base door; Easy enough and the spent bulb pulled straight out.Inserting the new tube was straightforward until it came time to replace the bottom swing access door.It would not close.We pressed as hard as we dared, making sure the base was fully socketed but the door still would not secure.So we removed the lamp and compared with the original. Aha! The new one is a tad longer.That explains why some reviewers claim it will not fit while other people report having trouble with installation.Undaunted, by the fitness challenge, we whipped out the trusty heat gun and gently warmed the door flaps just enough to bend them back and provide sufficient pressure to hold securely in place and still replace the access hatch.Evidently, other customers are getting replacements that are the same length as the oriiginal, going by the reviews. Perhaps this size issue rarely occurs. In any case, we have provided photos of both the old and new bulbs, showing the length difference. Flowtron has stated the BF-35 lenth in a few listings as being 7 1/2 inches. Most generic brand replacements list their size as 7.56 inches. Our new Flowtron bulb measured 7.72 inches.It is too early to report lifespan as we just got it in, but the brightness and color closely match the original.In conclusion, be prepared to deal with the length issue if you order this lamp. Perhaps Flowtron has a replacement door to accomodate longer length. Maybe yours will fit fine. And maybe you have a trusty heat gun ready to make it fit.Happy zapping!

Shipped promptly and delivered on time, in perfect condition. Put it to work right away on the back porch! It’s performing flawlessly. When the time comes to replace this bulb, I’ll be sure to order from this trustworthy seller again.

Great product

Works great

Only lasted four months before needing to be replaced, which is much less than I expected and much less than the original bulb.