Does the sand need to be kept in an airtight container? Or, would a simple covered container suffice?
823569
I don't know. We keep it covered for convenience. I think I read somewhere what to do if it gets wet, but nowhere about it drying out.
823570
I purchased a small pack (2pounds) last year and kep it in a plastic shoe box sized tote - it did not dry out with the cover on, but was not airtight. When it was being played with, it sat uncovered for at least a week at atime with no change in texture or stickiness. Hope this helps!
823571
We have 20 pounds in an open sand box in our home. We have had it for 3 months uncovered and it still feels like it did the day we received it. Best purchase ever!
1534183
I agree with E M, if not, as long as you keep it above or below the sand in a mesh bag, that may simplify the process.
1257010
You have to add either your own sand or water - no both. Use a funnel to fill it.
654921
It's got a plastic exterior, but it's ready to go- foam or whatnot is inside already. I'd fill with sand though rather than water- much less risk if you've got rowdy kids, and attacking this thing often gets outta hand :)
1637067
I *think* so but am not sure. The base is pretty thick sturdy plastic so it *should* hold water but I'm not sure if it's completely airtight. Sand is denser than water so it would be better to fill it with sand. After we filled ours with sand I don't recall seeing it leak. A bag of sand is pretty cheap from Lowe's.
316658
Most definitely!! It closes securely, so there is no way for sand to get in. However, be careful where you put it down. The velcro closure is on the bottom when the bag is filled and upright (don't know why the manufacturer put it there), so don't put it on anything that may snag. For example, when I fill it with groceries and place it in the trunk upright, it stays and doesn't move while I'm driving, but when I pick it up, it does pull on the rug in my trunk. Other than that, it is a great bag to store stuff in! Hope this helps!
1166533
I like to elevate the plastic containers (5 gal plastic containers) off the floor (especially concrete) with strips of wood. It should be a cool and as dry as possible. If you have packets of food (loose) it is best to place them in 5 gal plastic buckets and seal them up with covers (lids). A steady moderate temperature is best... cooler is better. Any soft packing will need to be protected from bugs and rodents....they will try to chew into the packets. Take care.
1796459
Yes, absolutely. When it comes, you have to put it together, The top piece and the 4 legs. Just pull the legs back off and stick it all back in the box. I bought two of these, one for my daughters house and one for mine. My daughter's doesn't have the sand section. We just use both sides with water instead of buying sand at my house.
186960
Yes it is deep enough for the rabbit to dig and enclosed so if the rabbit likes to really dig it should keep the sand inside the container
2249143
No sand is needed if installed properly. Great ladder. Had another just like it and lasted for years. With stands rambunctious kids and intoxicated adults!
185646
I seriously doubt it. It requires air pressure. When you mix sand with water... sand will clog and stick to things. You need a decent sized compressor to use the and it works well with compressed air only and well sifted sand.
1507195
Cement/concrete would be too thin and probably set up and ruin the bags. Gravel may work. Sand is great, cheap and does not hurt customers toes if stepped in to.
84019
It can probably keep out sand if it was completely zipped. It doesn't seem as if it was waterproof--maybe water resistant, but I definitely wouldn't expect it to resist more than a few drops of water.
193424
No, it's a tight fit between the ring and the base but water can slip by, I think fine sand could too. I tape over the rings when I pick up sand or dirt. Otherwise they work very well
1994443
We had ours out for 2 days and had a windy storm in which the lid flew off. There is no way to properly secure the lid to the sandbox. It may depend on where the sandbox is, or how windy it is, but a rock or brick placed on top of it would be your best bet to keep it secure.
1117681
You can IF the container is essentially leak-proof. The sand is extremely find and will pass through most fabrics eventually.
732510
Absolutely not. There must be something on the back to hold it in place.I did not go with sand or water. Instead, I placed bags of topsoil on the base. It works just as well and much easier to remove if needed.