WTF is this??

[slimthelineman]

Originally Posted by bdebde

Look up, it came off of overhead wires.

hes right its a "chicken catcher" dont ask why its called that but its used by catv and communications. that is the outside piece which the wire lays inside of and there is a wedge that goes inside to "pinch" the wire so it can be pulled tight and hooked onto something using the wire loop.

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

+1

I'm actually going in a few hours to check my trail cam (for deer, not humans!)

They work great though. Most current models take pretty high quality pics, and have features such as night-shot infrared and videos clips. Never thought to use one for home security but it's a great idea.

I'm ordering one of the infrared ones. I'm also debating what to do about the power system. The one I used to have burned through batteries left and right - I assumed it was because of the flash. Wonder if I could "lipo" it up?!?!?

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by slimthelineman

hes right its a "chicken catcher" dont ask why its called that but its used by catv and communications. that is the outside piece which the wire lays inside of and there is a wedge that goes inside to "pinch" the wire so it can be pulled tight and hooked onto something using the wire loop.

I KNEW you would know! I couldn't remeber what they called em.

Originally Posted by BrianG

I'm pretty sure it's either a dinglehopper or a snarfblatt...

someone's been watching my favorite movie lately, man ariel is hotttttt

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by big greg

someone's been watching my favorite movie lately, man ariel is hotttttt

lol, figures someone would catch that. I was hoping it would be a private joke between me and myself, and everyone would simply think I was "eccentric". I'd like to say I know that line because I have kids...

[lincpimp]

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Thats where grannys fake hip went! Wonder what she was doing in your back yard? Were you two getting frisky?

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

I'm ordering one of the infrared ones. I'm also debating what to do about the power system. The one I used to have burned through batteries left and right - I assumed it was because of the flash. Wonder if I could "lipo" it up?!?!?

The infrared is awesome, great night-time pics without scaring the deer away.

I know my cam burns through batteries a lot too (even without flash), especially in the winter when it's freezing cold. I'm sure lipo could be used but it's a matter of doing it safely and making sure not to drain the cells too far. My cam has a provision for connecting a 12V lead-acid battery (small deep-cycle trolling motor battery was suggested) so I might try that.

Sorry for the off-topic rantings!

[hootie7159]

Hahaha...thanks for all the ideas guys....reminds me
of why this forum is so great....:) from
brushless to why is my toilet water circling the drain backwards...you will get answers...lol

hey slime...are you positive it's a "chicken catcher" used fr cables???

[JThiessen]

Yeah, he's right. I knew I had seen one before, then when he posted it triggered the memory. The line men who took down and reinstalled my lines when I cut down a tree used them.

[jayjay283]

Dude, look above, your cable line is fine. Im telling you its a finger holder, like the chinese finger cuffs for 17th century virgins so the man came back horney and the wife haden't self satisfied. Might be worth something on ebay

[MTBikerTim]

was probably catapulted into your yard from a couple of blocks away when an apprentice decided it would be fun to see what happens when you let go.

[hootie7159]

Thanks again for all of your help! But I just confirmed it IS a "chicken catcher" my cousin works for comcast..lol....well....anyone want a 17th century Chinese finger cuffs/bottle opener/spare hip replacment/dinglehopper/snarblartt..??lmk...I'll pay it forward..hahaha :)

Originally Posted by BrianG

lol, figures someone would catch that. I was hoping it would be a private joke between me and myself, and everyone would simply think I was "eccentric". I'd like to say I know that line because I have kids...

ha, privite joke between me and you eh? lol