Will this burn my hard plastic/resin heated birdbath that i have now?i tested the heat and its to hot to touch. will leave burn mark,or burn birdsfeet
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It shouldn't as long as it is covered with water.You can always put a small rock beside it so the birds can stand on that to drink.Hope this helps.
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I use the heater in a cut off 5 gal bucket to water chickens I always keep 2 in or more water in the bucket never a problem.
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I can't assure the safety of your plastic bath if heater is left plugged in on a warm day with no water in the bath. However, based on heaters behavior in a metal bath with water, the water will provide a sufficient heat sink to prevent any burning. This heater does not put out enough heat to boil water, and I suspect your plastic bird bath would require at least that much heat.
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I have had great success with my birdbath heater. I had another one for years and decided to replace it due to its age. The water has never felt hot and my birds come and go and take baths right by the heater. Great product for the price. Very convenient. I have mine on a timer for the days when the temps are not freezing all the time. BP
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I really don't believe that this will get hot enough to melt your resin birdbath or burn the birds. The birds in my yard seem to love it. As a matter of fact they almost wait in line for their turn to bathe...well, except for those that think they own the bath. They are a little impatient and pushy.
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I've got 10 chicks under mine right now if they get hot they come out. I have mine on medium height right now don't see how it could burn anything
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I would not think so (depending on how cold the winters are where you live - I am in Massachusetts). It does not get that hot and does not stay hot for more than 10-12 hours. You would have to keep microwaving it which is a twice a day chore not to mention putting something that has been contaminated by bird waste into your microwave. I have a heated birdbath which works great other than that the morningdoves stand around in it all day doing their business in the water.
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Mine feels very hot near the tip and my bird wouldn't use it. I bandaged it with an old wool/cotton sock and now he loves it.
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No, it's not silicone. It is Teflon. Don't buy this if you have pet birds. The insert that comes with it says...Warning for Teflon Oven or Pan Liner Baking Mat:1. Do not cover or block holes or vents inside the oven.2. Avoid direct contact with the heat element or open flame. Don't use with aluminum foil.3. For optimum circulation, the oven liner must not touch the walls or door of the oven.4. All Teflon and non-stick products are not recommended to those who have birds in their house. Use this item may cause damage to your birds.
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My proofer never gets that hot. I do agree with others that your unit is defective. I have mine, (when in use) on a roll around "school" cart. No problems with over heating that kind of composite plastic. I also have used it on tile table top. Of course it would not hurt that at all.
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If you have a bird, any teflon will kill it if it is in the same room or even close. make sure you burn it in in the garage or elsewhere, or you will weld their little airsacs shut and they will die. google it yo
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If your smelling plastic burning that's not a good sign. I never had that problem with mine. I would suggest sending back to manufacturer.
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I haven't had any problems with burning my hands on any containers, but to be safe, maybe they should lift containers out of it with napkins. It doesn't come with a glass food container - what you see in the picture here is exactly what you get. The black tray is what gets hot, and the plug kind of comes out the corner of the thermal case, so an container that you use in it will need to sit flat on the heating element (the black plastic tray). http://prntscr.com/47ad9j
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As for the bird dookie; wet one of these with HOT water. Place over the dookie and allow it to moisten and warm it ( about a minute or two) then wipe. Dookie be gone!!
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I have mocking birds and doves that use the waterer, but they only drink the water and do not use it as a birdbath. I hope that answer was helpful.
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Hi Mary Ann: I really can't answer your question for sure. We use ours in a concrete or plastic bird bath. The deicer is a disc that is covered in some type of metal casing, so I would imagine you would be able to use it in a metal birdbath. You might want to contact the manufacturer to be sure.
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I would go back to Amazon or company who made the birdbath.My instructions were burnt up in an apt fire.Mine currently sits on top of 5 Gal bucket of course Im on 1st floor now.Not sure what will happen when I go back to old apt as the bracket for mounting is LONG gone.
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I used a q tip to place a few dabs on the skin tag. after that i put a band aid over it and left it overnight. it will have a burning sensation.
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I would no recommend doing that when it is hot. I know of a person that did that. It is hard plastic but heat will damage it.
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If it were too warm the chicks would come out from under. You can literally lay your hand on the warm side and it will not burn you. I had a thermometer under it for a week. Every time I checked it said 90. I finally took it up because the chicks kept kicking it out. My brooder is up on a table and has a window cut low so we can look under the Ecoglo. Mine sleep under it at night and nip under frequently. They really do use it like a mom.
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none whatsoever as far as the heated bird bath goes. but how low to the ground is this stump? i find the birds like the birdbaths to have some height to them. also, please note that you will definitely need an extension cord - as the cord on the bird bath is very short. And, finally, i have three of these (yes - i love them) and put a nice size rock in the middle of each - both for stability and the birds stand on the rock and feel secure about the depth of the water. enjoy!