Does the plastic cap no longer fit over the hook so you don't risk losing it?
335402
It's been several years since I had this feeder -- so I don't recall what plastic cap there was. The squirrels did so much damage, I junked it. Sorry I can't help.
988509
Yes, I did. Just make note, it should look like the one you took out. no end cap nor plastic tape
1880560
In the few months that I've got it, the "hook" has never unhooked itself during use. Not even once. Hope this helps!
1160295
Negative. That would be too easy. One of the reasons I may switch back to the original cap.
96571
I haven't had any problems getting the cap off. You might let it cool for a minute so it isn't quite so hot.
2048422
It seems to snap in to the cap very securely. I haven't had any issues with that.
1442512
The side with the clip, opposite of the point, is a cap that pulls straight off. The first few times it will be tight; however, it will lossen eventually.
351110
I'm not sure. Mine did not have that. There is a black ring there where the cap clickss on.
964293
If you slip a thin knife edge or better yet a razor blade under the lip of the cap it'll come off fairly easily. And yes you need to be careful.
279655
The screw that is used is a Phillips head, and the plastic cap has a "stem" that is shaped to conform to the head of the screw. Try rotating the cap until it "settles" into the shape of the screw head. It might still be somewhat loose, but it's the best you can hope for.
510936
I have found the cap to be troublesome also and sometimes it really takes a lot of strength to remove it. Although I have not tried it, I know a wrench is specifically made to fit over the top of the cap to turn it more easily.
2236133
Yes it comes with the cap screwed on to the back, and you put it over the tip and screw it on to protect tip. I suggest ordering extra tips though. I did manage to lose one and then I couldn't use it for a few day until the new tips came in.
1214880
Mine did. I think the cap is the same. In fact everything is the same on mine.
2255573
No - I bought mine a couple of months ago and one of the little caps falls off - not all the time but it does fall off - very disappointed
356078
I have never tried another cap but you could cut the plastic bit that keeps the top attached and it wouldn't affect how it works.
294974
Yes. The cap is a screw top and incredibly tight. I keep it in my bag while commuting to work and never worry about it exploding
1877639
No, they have made the opening and screw on cap a different size. I was hoping that it would be and was very disappointed when I discovered this fact.