I had one of these plastic feeders & it worked great for about 2 years. After that it seemed to be clogged by calcium (?) from our hard water.
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We were very disappointed in our Rose Feeder. WE purchased the heavy duty model to avoid all the complaints about the cheaper version. We were feeding a number of different fruit trees and it too a long time for the food to dissolve enough to get through the small hole feeder and after 2 weeks it got clogged and we could not remove the clog even taking the entire housing apart. It sits here in the garage doing nothing.
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I had same problem but used 3-in-1 oil and gauze pads to remedy it. It's all ball bearings after all. Plus, there was filth and muck all over the place
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it's never happened to me but you might want to fill it with CLR or vinegar then invert it so the liquid doesn't come out the drain holes. Let it sit like that for 1/2hour. That usually works for other hard water deposits.
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Hi I have only had mine for about a year and we have feed about 6 trees. So far so good. I really do like this type of system as it works well on watering the rooting system of the trees as our yard has a lot of clay that seems to not take the water to the roots. Good luck.
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I bought a perky Pet brand hummingbird feeder that has a galvanized metal base recently. The hummers wouldn't use it . Seems sugar water and galvanized steel don't mix. I went back and read the reviews and everyone had the same issue. I am buying this to make my hummingbird feeder into a seed feeder.
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Having just recently purchased two 32 ounce feeders from this company, To date I have no issues with leaking.. Obviously, you've contacted the company regarding the leaking? Sorry, can't assist you further..
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Hi Janice,Not sure why your feeder plastic cracked. I have had a number of these over the years and have never had one crack w/o a reason. Usually because a squirrel or raccoon has knocked it to the ground and by that time it's getting old so I just get a new one. However, if it is fairly new, you might want to check the manufacturer's Web site to see if replacement parts are available.
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I had one that did the same thing that I finally had to throw away and buy a new one. Thankfully they don't cost to much. Anyway's just be sure the cap is screwed on tight and maybe pour out some of the nectar so there's not so much overflow. If it keeps leaking then it's just the cause of a bad feeder and you will have to buy a new one. I've had about 5 of them and I only had one that leaked bad. Goodluck!
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If you want your filters to last, you should be using distilled water or RO water. I have had mine running for 5 months now, filling it only from my water cooler and haven't had any problems with lime or calcium. It does get stinky after a week or 2 but that is because my cats are getting food pellets into the bowl. Regular cleaning is required.
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Contact Jennifer at classicbrands.net I got replacement parts through her. Very efficient and very nice to work with! I love these feeders and now have 2 of them Hope that helps. Linda
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I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
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I had a bear get at two of my feeders last year and he broke the bases. On chance, I emailed More Birds and they sent me replacement parts! It would be worth an email.Jim
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It depends on how much you need to feed your fish. Also chop up the flakes so it does clog up. I love this feeder. It Is well worth the money. I would purchase again for sure.
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It does not appear to have been treated, but I'm pretty sure those chemicals would be harmful to the birds. I bought this feeder to replace one that I'd had hanging up since 1991, so they hold up pretty well.
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I love bird feeder and have had no problems with leaks, have owned it about 2 months and used it since receiving it.
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Mine leaked like a sieve! I would love an alternative, as it was fun making my own feeder!
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That depends on the type of plastic and the outside temperature. I also have a heated plastic water feeder that is not too easy to refill, You might want to experiment using separation material between the heater and the plastic water feeder.
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I had this for a while it was a good use when I was to busy, but look at the plastic grade that the water goes through make sure the holes are not clogged and make sure it is kept clean if at any reason it gets algae clean out well or the water will not come out.. and make sure to change your water every 5 days to keep clean. I hope that answers your question.
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The company that manufactured the feeder has gone out of business. My friend has the same feeder and called the Amazon distributor from whom she bought the feeder when a part broke and they would not stand by the lifetime warranty. It's unfortunate because it's a wonderful feeder, but is rendered useless if something goes wrong and can't be fixed. I wonder if Amazon would be willing to give you contact information so you could check to see if the manufacturer has any "spare parts". I think either Amazon or Amazon's distributor should go to bat for you. Good luck.
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I'm not sure if they are the exact same but I would go with a different feeder. Mine stopped working after two months.