I want to use this for chicken feed outdoors. The stainless would last just fine, but are there other parts that might get damage in sun & rain?
227223
The handle/locking mechanism might damage. It appears to be a strong plastic but it is black. If you are in the deep South that could be a problem but anywhere else I would think it would be ok. You are aware that it only has wheels on the back?
227224
Like anything that is out in the rain, over time it is going to wear out. With this I would think the first thing to go would be the wheels. But you'd probably get your money's worth before that happens unless you are in a heavy rain area. I love mine but it is indoors.
1506568
Some parts are stainless steel, but the housing is a plastic or resin. It appears to be pretty good quality, although you might ask Brome to be sure.
2018304
It is heavy gauge steel, but not stainless steel. It will rust if left wet or outdoors. Very big, thick and heavy - this piece weighs about 30 pounds.
1952400
I'm sure it's not the top of the line stainless, but I've had mine sitting outside for 4 months of winter and no rust on the bottom so far. I do have it covered with a good quality cover. I also drilled a few small holes in the bowl bottom for drainage. For such a low price, and if you keep it covered you, should get your money's worth out of it.
1162493
It is solid plastic, so it's not going to rust. It isn't a flimsy plastic either, you should be fine using it outside.
808387
I live in Wisconsin. I have used 2 of these for my chickens. The plastic does just fine in Winter; however, I did drop one while it had ice in it, and one of the plastic sections of the "food side" broke off. It still works just fine. So yes - as long as you don't do anything too crazy with it, it will hold up to freezing temperatures.
202656
So, mine is outside, but under the cover of my tiki hut. So, it still gets hit by the elements, but only driving rains as such. I wipe it down once weekly but has held up wonderfully. I also use Flitz on all my stainless, and that bring out the good stainless shine like new. The bin is great, large and holds a ton of beverages. Great accent to my outdoor kitchen/bar area.
319512
The materials in mine are 420HC stainless - not prone to corrosion , 440 steel on the strap cutter which could rust and plastic handles, however I have not worn or used mine in salt water or left it in the rain so I can only say, it's possible under some circumstances. There is a screw n the back of the plastic holster that could rust or corrode, however like any tool, if one wipes and dries the raptor down after use in the field this should not happen, IMHO.
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I am not sure. I live in New England and it has survived two winters and a rainy spring- no signs of rust. The birds really love it. I would recommend it. I fill it about every week. I use a seed mix of sunflower seeds. I do not have a problem filling it. I actually have two because I like it so much. One came damaged- the perch was bent- I removed it and the birds do not care. It is also very easy to clean.
390254
I use mine outdoors, but it's not in full sun all day. I keep hay pellets in mine and have had mine about 6 months with no issues or wearing yet :)
1928901
Not for sure but it's been left outside over weekend during winter and still no issues. Sorry couldn't help with the stainless steel question.
1748676
Well, it depends in part where you're using it and how much it's going to have to stand from wind/rain/etc. I put some on a chicken coop over a year ago and most of it looks just like the day I put in on. One side gets more of the weather, and I probably needed to give it an extra coat as a result, but it still looks pretty decent. I'm sure there are more durable options, but for a water-based product this is impressive.
1995446
I love your poetry. In answer, yes the feeder mesh is stainless steel. We have had our feeder for some time with no rusting.
1034429
I would assume, like any metal object, if it gets wet or put in any moist area, it will rust. My suggestion to you is: if you need something for outside, stick with plastic.
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It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the... » Read More It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. « Show Less
571992
While we do not use it outdoors it seems like it would do fine there. The top is stainless. The base is chrome so you may get some rusting over time. I'd say seasonally fine, it's also not very expensive.
1043821
Though we have not done so, I would expect keeping it outside would be fine. Ours has travelled many hundreds of miles in the back of the truck; rain, snow, etc. It has held up well. We have had no problems with rust.