I'm looking to use this to store metal trash bins filled with birdseed. Will it stay dry? Will it keep squirrels, raccoons etc out?
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Hi Terri, I believe it will. We use our for bags of trash & nothing has managed to get in.
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I store the cushions for my patio furniture in my bin all winter and not a single drop of snow or rain got into the bin.It is perfect for storing anything you need to keep dry.
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i have not had any problems with any thing getting wet and we have had some hard rain storms for days at a time
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Storing generator and fuel - bone dry, no rodents or squirrels - some small insects. shouldn't be a problem
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Yes, it stays dry and you can put a lock on to keep animals from opening it.
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I can't answer that Karen. I use it for squirrels and it worked until it rained and I had to reapply.
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We used it to keep squirrels out of our veggie garden. We built a metal mesh fence around the garden and attached it to the fence post. Then we bought plastic fastener to attach to the metal fence to hold the wire. We got these at the farming supply store. The ends of the wire attach to a post on the bottom of the unit. Then we attached the other end to another post and ran the extension of that piece to a ground post that we bought and installed. Hope it helps. It really kept the squirrels out of the garden without killing them Really freaked a few out though. Don't touch it with wet hands! We used it to keep squirrels out of our veggie garden. We built a metal mesh fence around the garden and attached it to the fence post. Then we bought plastic fastener to attach to the metal fence to hold the wire. We got these at the farming supply store. The ends of the wire attach to a post on the bottom of the unit. Then we attached the other end to another post and ran the extension of that piece to a ground post that we bought and installed. Hope it helps. It really kept the squirrels out of the garden without killing them Really freaked a few out though. Don't touch it with wet hands!
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For me, it didn't even stop the grey squirrels. They learned to stick their head through the landing bar and lean back against it to prevent it from coming down and shutting the seed cover. Then as they leaned back against the bar, they feasted on the seed with their free paws. It's also difficult to clean and is prone to water retention as some stated, leading to moldy seed. The best one I found is the roller feeder, which I have had for many years with no problem. It's also fun to watch the squirrel try and fly off when the feeder cover rolls. http://rollerfeeder.com/
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I have the same thing here...it is great for squirrels not getting at the food but the seeds will still fall to the ground creating "weeds". I have this in my backyard and there is nothing to prevent it. It drives my husband crazy too because he takes care of the lawn. The seeds fall into the rocks around the pool and create a "weed" type of nuisance.
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Yes, I also feed many birds on the farm and have not used this for bird seed. I use this on my big deck and I have pillows, radio, mosquito repellant items etc. and none of this gets wet. I do not leave it on the deck during the winter months. I have been very happy with this box for what I use it for.
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I don't believe it is airtight. It is a light weight plastic--I doubt it would be able to resist raccoons though. Even if they couldn't get into it, they would probably be able to turn it over, move it, or drag it somewhere.
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It works great on squirrels. It should work for raccoons. I tested it by touching it and received a surprisingly strong jolt. Because the shock is intermittent, it doesn't harm birds or small animals. In fact, I used it to keep birds from building a nest on an antenna. One shock and they flew away, never to return. The unit is water resistant, but I did put a plastic bag over it just to be safe. You will need some bare aluminum wire, insulated stand-offs, wooden posts, and a means of grounding a unit. I clamped the ground to a convenient cold water pipe. If no grounding is available, you will have to drive a copper post into the ground.4 D cell batteries lasted all summer. It works great on squirrels. It should work for raccoons. I tested it by touching it and received a surprisingly strong jolt. Because the shock is intermittent, it doesn't harm birds or small animals. In fact, I used it to keep birds from building a nest on an antenna. One shock and they flew away, never to return. The unit is water resistant, but I did put a plastic bag over it just to be safe. You will need some bare aluminum wire, insulated stand-offs, wooden posts, and a means of grounding a unit. I clamped the ground to a convenient cold water pipe. If no grounding is... » Read More It works great on squirrels. It should work for raccoons. I tested it by touching it and received a surprisingly strong jolt. Because the shock is intermittent, it doesn't harm birds or small animals. In fact, I used it to keep birds from building a nest on an antenna. One shock and they flew away, never to return. The unit is water resistant, but I did put a plastic bag over it just to be safe. You will need some bare aluminum wire, insulated stand-offs, wooden posts, and a means of grounding a unit. I clamped the ground to a convenient cold water pipe. If no grounding is available, you will have to drive a copper post into the ground.4 D cell batteries lasted all summer. « Show Less
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No. I have used this design of bird feeder for over 10 years and have never had anything get into the bird seed bin (neither squirrel nor water). The feeder has an overhang where the birds stand and feed that keeps out wind, rain, snow, etc. It is a very good design.
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I don't know... I'm using it to hold a plant. I wouldn't recommend this for a bird feeder. It is too short for that.
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In my experience, ir the squirrels can come down from above, they can get around this baffle. It is designed to stop the squirrels from coming up from below. I don't know how your feeder is hanging but they are very good at dropping down. The squirrel proof feeders that are spring activated to close off the seed opening seem best in hanging situations where squirrels can drop down from above.
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I used this pole to hang a hummingbird feeder and it works well for this. However, if you place it away from trees so squirrels can't jump on it from the tree it should keep them from getting to the seed.
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I keep it under a porch roof, but when rain has blown in, the contents have remained dry. My suspicions are that in direct rain, it would keep contents dry, but not prevent dampness from humidity.
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There seems to be a rubber seal that goes all the way around the inside of the lids. The latch also holds the lids in place fairly well. Some air might come through... I'm not really sure. I would feel comfortable storing a 25lbs bag of dog food in these bins for quite a while. I use them for birdseed in my back porch and I haven't noticed any bugs or critters.
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I guess it would, however I would check the dimensions to see if it would be big enough to hold all you want to put in there. I have mine right outside in the weather and it does stay bone dry.
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It is sealed and pretty watertight, but it is plastic; rodents can chew through it, and then your stuff will be contaminated. For your intended use you need a metal container.
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It may do ok. Squirrels hunt for food by smell, so these bins wouldn't likely be the first source of food they'd identify. But if a squirrel wanted in, it could easily do so - squirrels are good at chewing through plastic. I would be worried about UV damage to the plastic - it may become brittle and crack. I have one of these on a screened porch that gets some afternoon sun, and I am slightly concerned about UV damage.