Can this sit on a porch rail or should it hang?
1316036
This feeder has a hook at the top of the metal rod for hanging, it can sit on a rail also
1316037
Actually, we are disappointed with it. It does not hang straight and drips. I doubt it would sit well.
1971220
This is a standard height so as long as you don't buy a low profile or gas block height and mount it on the rail you should be fine
1457132
I believe the hanger bar is chrome plated steel, so as long as the plating remains intact it should be ok. Possibly some minor surface rust over time. Use stainless screws when mounting too.
787288
I would not recommend hanging it uncovered on a patio unless it could be taken down easily. It's not made to get wet or rained on and it would rust and corrode pretty quickly. One other note, it really needs to be attached fairly close to where you want the heat. Hanging high above would give you little to no heat. It's great attached about 36-48 inches above where you seated.
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I have mine sitting on my covered porch. It also sits low to the ground. I would guess that if it is in a backyard where it's going to have snow/rain you should elevate it on something and possibly tie it down with a bungee cord/something on top. It has some heft to it, but mine is plastic with a wooden bottom. It's good, but if you need heavy duty, the Kitty tube is much stronger and heavier.
1891302
I suppose you could hang it. Thick pieces. Probably need some framing for it just to be safe.
785179
I installed mine on my back deck which has a four foot wooden rail. I screwed it into the upright wooden posts. The only issue I could see is you would need to drill and use bolts instead of screws if you are attaching to metal posts.
1786910
It has a nice size handle on it that swivels so i think you could easily figure out how to hang it some how. Hope this helps.
1292096
I have 7' ceilings on my front porch and I have mine hanging there. I chose to have the swivel bracket and the spring and can still sit with about 8" to the ground. I would prefer it a bit higher but wont give up the spring to do it. I love this thing and spend a lot of my summer in it. I take it camping and hang it in a tree nearby too. Next accessory for me will be the bracket that goes into my class II receiver.
2050716
The backside has a flange that enables these to hang. I believe the same company makes hanging rails for these or you could make your own.
7431
I do not believe you will have any problems with it toppling off of the railing. It fits snugly if you order the right size.
161904
This is a deck post light..don't think it would fit properly on a deck rail. It works well and the light is sufficient to light the deck. May I suggest the deck stairway lights instead. good luck!
983679
Mine sits on the corner of a deck rail. I think it is too big for a pole unless there is a platform. The tendrils from grape vines have crept through the house. Very sweet.
2006177
Mine is hung from the ceiling of a porch. Everything including hooks provided. Will need something substantial to hang it from.
422630
It has a round loop at the top so I suppose you could hang it. I haven't tried it so don't know how straight it would hang.
1493515
At the time we had a wooden railing that was the correct size to hook the hanger on. I used it for humming bird feeders, since raccoons were dumping the feeders.
547441
I have this mounted on a redwood rail and it seems to be okay. However the problem I have is larger birds seem to loosen it and it than wobbles. I don't think it would be a good idea for a plastic rail. When it wobbles it might damage the plastic.