Avian X Decoys leaking

[mtns2hunt]

If you have an Avian X leaking around the screw shank that holds the stake tube on the inside, repair it with super glue.  Release the air pressure from the decoy.  Lay it on it's back, belly up.  Take liquid super glue and deposit 10-15 drops of glue directly in the center of tube on the screw shank.  Leave it belly up overnight to dry.  Reinflate, add a little water in the tube and check for leaks.  Repeat if necessary.  Just repaired a feeding hen that was low on air and the glue took care of the problem.

If my decoys do start to leak I now have all the info to repair. LOL

[pdaugherty]

I've got some of the very first Avians and they started to leak couple years ago. I pulled the valve stem out, inserted the straw on two cans of the Spray Foam sealant and let it expand. Be sure to turn your decoy right side up so that the excess foam can leak out. Once it dries it's solid and can take a hit from a pellet. Only draw back is you'll never deflate them again.

[ChiefBubba]

Just got an email from Avain-X they're going to replace it no charge. Gotta like that. Bubba

[Chick]

My Avian X LCD decoy is leaking from the stake hole. I determined that the decoy shell is pvc and I think the stake hole is made from possibly ABS. I poured PVC. Into the hole, and tomorrow.will.poura half inch.of epoxy on top of that. I'll let you know if it works.

[hootgobbleyelpgobble]

My Avian X LCD decoy is leaking from the stake hole. I determined that the decoy shell is pvc and I think the stake hole is made from possibly ABS. I poured PVC. Into the hole, and tomorrow.will.poura half inch.of epoxy on top of that. I'll let you know if it works.

I patched my POS Avian X's in the same spot last night also.....the dang stake hole meets the decoy is a weak point for sure. Tried JB Weld clearweld quick set epoxy to see if I can get some more life out of them. I have a strutter that has never been used that will not hold air. I don't hunt with decoys much but still want them to work when I decide I need a crutch.