how do i stop the feeder from leaking?
1180288
It depends on what you mean by leaking. Is it mild dripping? If so it could be out of balance or with mine I do have to twist it gently to the most snug fit. It will go past that point so you really do have to pay attention to the sense of tension or tightness. We watch the bats fly every night and they have never come near the feeders. If it is emptying over night you may have another animal after it. My neighbor had that problem, put out a trap and found a fox was drinking it each night. Good luck.
872584
A gasket is installed on the chain so if you push it down after filling the feeder, prevents water from entering the feeder. I love my Aurndale 360 and have it installed on a limb out of the squirrels jumping range.
706117
Mine doesn't leak, maybe put some pipe tape around the threads see if that works
1776025
I had the same problem. What I do now..fill the blue bowl (I know, obvious) then place it somewhere firm, like on the counter. Put the bottom and tighten it just till it makes contact, do not over tighten, I use one finger to screw it on. Then press down around the edges of the bottom piece firmly so it slides on and then tighten the rest of the way. But again, do not over tighten, turn just till it makes contact. Hold it over the sink to be sure it does not leak. It will come off almost as easily.Had mine for almost 2 years now and no problems.
930207
I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.
685206
It is like a shutoff valve to keep from leaking. The problems with these are they get stuck open or shut, and the beaks of the birds have been known to get stuck resulting in death. I have personally designed a feeder that looks similar but works completely different to end this leakage problem. It is a double feeder that I make myself. Check Facebook or .com at B&G; HummingbirdCafe.
80895
Hello I put a glass on the edge of the tank and then put the feeder on the glass, I note that the output of the meal is over water, but away from the bubbles, not to moisten the food. Regards
418950
The top of the feeder pulls off very easily. There is a spring inside that prevents it from falling off completely. You can pour the seed in the top after removing it. I use a #10 tin can to fill it.
1043160
I haven't tried that, but I have noticed that a moderate slap to the container part of the feeder will cause a few pieces of food to leak out. Also, when filled to capacity, the feeder is a bit top heavy and your cats may be able to topple it. My cats have done this in the past. Overall I am pleased with the functionality of the feeder-- it works very well in terms of dispensing food at the scheduled times. But it does have some vulnerabilities that can be exploited by persistent cats.
2197276
I have the previous model but the same problem. I put a piece of packing tape on the underside of the bowl and feeder, holding the bowl against the feeder. Never had a problem since. :)
674688
Make sure you have all the air out of it when you screw the top on. I find that helps keep it from leaking.
1468825
I wish I had a clear answer for you but I just believe that as convenient the feeder should/could be it's just not that well designed. I would suggest asking the manufacturer or sending it back and getting a new one or a refund.
156553
Mine leaked as well and I discovered that if I tilt the feeding tube back a bit it helped. In other words raise the end up. Sometimes it helps to totally stop the leaking and other times to a small drip. At least its better.
1776026
I had the same problem. What I do now..fill the blue bowl (I know, obvious) then place it somewhere firm, like on the counter. Put the bottom and tighten it just till it makes contact, do not over tighten, I use one finger to screw it on. Then press down around the edges of the bottom piece firmly so it slides on and then tighten the rest of the way. But again, do not over tighten, turn just till it makes contact. Hold it over the sink to be sure it does not leak. It will come off almost as easily. Had mine for almost 2 years now and no problems.
234375
Ironically this is the first feeder I have NOT had that problem with. I would try lightly cleaning the ports with a toothbrush when you are changing the food to make sure that there isn't food on the surface that is attracting bugs.
1279963
we've had the same issue on rare occassion. I have no idea why it is leaking and we have also checked it, cleaned it, etc. it seems to be more of an issue when it is overly full.
589684
Try utilizing a large aluminum pie tin fastened to the lower perch. To be frank, nothing works 100% because the seed hulls will be blown out of the pie tin even under the slightest of wind. You can also try an artificial grass mat directly under the feeder to trap the hulls, shaking it out every few days. Good luck!