Are they open or sealed at the top? (Concerned with drool accumulating in open area)
1548903
this set has open tops.... i would get the toppers mostly down on the pencil and then turn it over to push it so that the end was flush with the top of the eraser. there is another set of shaped ones, a train and a star, that are closed at the top.
1548904
They are open at the top. I have not had a problem with drool with my 11-year-old, but she is not a drooler. I can see your concern.
1857709
don't know. I used mine right away but they appeared to be wrapped up tightly and everything sealed.
1152892
I am not sure that the bearings are sealed. I have not looked at mine to see if they are sealed. The seals on the inside of the bearings should be removed, this will allow the grease from the zerk to get into the bearing. Hope this help.Joe Storey
1579441
They certainly seem to be completely sealed. Either using the snap on, one time use lid or the more expensive gamma lid. I prefer the gamma so that access is available to the product stored with out the hassle of replacing the snap on lid.
2238646
I think the most important part is to leave that last inch or so empty when filling them, I've frozen them both on their side and upright and only had one issue with one I filled a little too much (but it was frozen before popping open so I had no mess, just a warning to be careful)
1927213
The bottom of this composter is open, as they are supposed to be. I believe the larger ones may have some grate at the bottom. Hope this helps.
1597949
There sealed to protect them. They work great , looks odd but you'll be ok.
1337417
They are sealed units -- technical they should stay like that for ever. I buy them once in several months, and seem to work fine.
1923225
No they are not. Decent quality but the whole thing isn't sealed so unless you have a way to cover them don't bother and go for top quality rubber sealed ones
1366000
They are loose inside the box just as pictured. We store everything in the box with the pump in our RV. I hope this helps !
1981529
I have kept mine for long periods of time - and they are great. . . key seems to be keeping the moisture at bay. I vacuum sealed mine for keeping but probably not necessary if you seal them well and store in a dry place. You will love these little gems. :)
1566200
I place them in an empty Altoids container . Any small metal container will do. Once full, I tape the top closed and put it out for recycling.
1310774
They're not airtight. They're tight enough to stay on when not tossed around or shifted. But, they're definitely not like a Tupperware lid that seals shut.
1547224
Yes they are sealed once you connect them. I love them, especially for the price
790158
If they are sealed when you put them away, my thought is you have a bad batch. A different vaccum should not make a difference as long as it sucks all the air out
575162
They are open, you just pop them over the dish. Very useful and fantastic against fruit flies.
1537997
Unopened, they last a long time and would be good for storage. Opened, they don't. It depends on how humid your climate is, but I'm in a very dry place, and they sog after a few days to a week.