How do these hold up to rust? And do they need to be coated in wax?
2029898
No they do not have to be coated in wax. I got the camo ones but on the fleming traps website it says that they do not rust and are good to go right out of the box. Also I caught a coon the second day i set, without boiling and waxing.
2029899
after I used them and they are GREAT! I washed them off and dried them in a warm oven. I use and put away. Mine do not stay out in the elements long. I would imagine that it would take a long time to rust out bad. They work perfectly and catch the problem animal immediately.
2029900
They rust a little but didn't cause any trouble. They coat them in wax to keep the human scent off them. We haven't had to do that, the coons just reach in there to get the bait.
2029901
They rust very badly but they still work. As the weather gets warmer I will clean it up and paint it. I don't know how to coat them in wax. Good luck. I love mine although the coons don't.
226804
I think they will rust if used inside or out I think they are chrome plated steel. I still would take them over non-metal. Probably as good as you can get. Very nice looking.
63517
I think they might rust, but they are metal powder coated. Maybe outdoor under cover would work. I do love mine, but I use them inside.
1948455
Not sure what the composition of the metal is. I have one set on a tree and one set on a patio beam. Both have been outside for about a year. No rust.
1743936
I do not know if they will rust because I live in Phoenix and they are always in the shade. I had problems with the plastic because in the summer it gets so hot here, the plastic does not seem to hold up.
289614
You're totally good. Follow the re seasoning instructions everyone is mentioning. These things wouldn't last 100 if they couldn't fight a little rust.
33275
Yes they do rust. Pulled some up from last year and they were rusty. I don't think you can find any that don't rust.
33276
I think any of them will eventually rust, at least the ones I have used. These ones I just installed about a month ago and so far so good. I think the stuff that is on them that makes your hand turn a little black is also a protectant because it felt kind of oily. They do seem a little stronger than the ones that I previousle bought at lowes
1279584
I purchased these as a gift for Christmas. I have not been made aware of any rusting. May I suggest to not run them through the dishwasher and after washing, dry them, if the water does not sit on them, they should not have time to rust.
2170383
I've had mine for several years and they show no signs of rust. Seem to be made of quality material.
857454
I have not seen any rust on mine. They are good quality. Use Barkeeper's Friend and they will stay perfectly clean.
2078508
The legs (galvanized metal ) do / can develop surface rust, but it has never effected their performance and they have never decayed to the point of non-function due to rust. These sorts of devices do require maintenance, and like anything that your safety depends on, must be checked each time you use them. I have had some of these for over 15 years and they still work, even after being stored outside uncovered.
1647086
I haven't seen any rust issues so far. Buying better hardware certainly won't hurt anything, but I would recommend using some type of thread lubricant to protect the exposed threads as you would in any other outdoor application.
1576717
These are completely rubbery plastic coated, so as long as that remains intact, should hold up. However, remember that sunlight will break down this coating, and weather conditions and animals and birds will have access to them, so probably only good for a few years if not protected from the outside. On the bright side, they are easily removed and a coating of Rustoleum if they begin to look shabby should take care of the problem plus you can pick your paint color then!
1149871
Yes - brushed satin would be good. No- they should not rust. I live near the ocean and have had no problem. They still look as good as new!
1438724
I haven't seen any rust but I have only had them for 1 season. They are well built and I'm very satisfied
719798
No not easy. I have had them for a little wild and only one have them a spot of rust on it.