How tight does the lid have to be? We just got this from Amazon, and the lid fits tight on one side, but pretty easy to just pull off on the other.
1075166
I feel the shovel locks the ash lid on and keeps pressure on it. My bucket is within a hearth gate, so I really don't worry about it falling.
1075167
Our lid isn't a real tight fit, but tight enough that it won't just fall off. It has worked great for us! We do place the bucket outside for a day to cool off if we have a lot of hot coals to empty from stove.
1075168
The way that you describe the tightness is like mine. It is snug yet fairly easy to remove. It seems to be adequate for oxygen control because I have placed hot coals in it several times and have had no problems. I think it is a very sturdy and efficient ash bucket. Hope that is helpful to you.
1075169
The lid fits pretty tight on the can, but it's not too hard to pull off either. I love this can!
1075170
the lid does not need to be tight. You don't want to have to wrestle the lid off. This is a great ash can. We couldn't be happier with it.
1075171
Hi, on mine it fits just well, just a slight amount of resistance to pull it off, just right. It's not loose, and it's not tighter on one side - maybe yours is a little bent?
1075172
My lid does not appear to be tight at all, it fits well, but it's not tight. It smothers hot ambers and works great!
1494017
Unscrew the top lid. Just unscrew the lid, which might be a bit difficult, but it will unscrew. After you take off the lid itself, you have to sort of pry the inner lid up and off. No unscrewing necessary for that. Just work it out. You might try using a butter knife to get that part loose. NOT A STEAK KNIFE!! You'll poke your eye out!!!
324225
Just line up the 2 pieces of plastic on back of lid and wiggle and push it on. I take mine off too clean
1888529
The lid stays on just fine. In fact, if my husband is already asleep and i want to make a late night cup of tea, i fill the pot with water earlier in the evening and have it ready, becuase putting the lid on and clicking it in makes a noise. it fits tight and does not leak. i am very happy with mine. the handle is stationary, so you have to finagle the lid a bit to get it in and clicked tight. but i have arthritis and i can do it so it's no big deal.dee jaquet
676729
The lid does come off completely and then velcros on both sides tightly with a round piece of velcro. It's very secure.
481722
Hold opener parallel to the top of the can, and clamp on. You don't need to clamp very hard. Then turn handle clockwise. The other direction will not work. Use the pliers to take the lid off.
544031
This is not typical. I have 3 of these and the lid closes very tightly. The plastic snap on cap snaps down hard and tight! So tight that it can be hard to open the white snap cap. As far as the entire "lid" it screw on very tightly as well, no leaks! I would send it back. I can close mine and shake and its very secure!
1602988
Yes. It comes off very easy and snaps back in. I like that if fits in without having to mess with a lid.
2097535
We have no problem getting the lid off. Simply open and pull up. Our problem is keeping the lid CLOSED!!!!! Until the oil warms up we have to sit something heavy on the lid so it stays closed!!!!! After the oil warms up it stays shut. Thought I'd like this more than I do actually.
1804361
Yes no problem! You need to cut off the plastic between the handle so you can take it off to put the lid on though!
1419213
No problems. I love this lid. I bought 2. It been about 6 months. Easy to clean.
1913217
Were you ever able to get the lid off? I had to throw mine out (don't know what brand) and I am looking for one that will not have that problem. NB
1588782
I only got the two cup version of this and the lid doesn't fit perfectly but is still usable as intended because with a bit of pressure the lid is very secure and performs fine. Not a perfect fit but I would rather have it a bit too big as it is instead of too small! It is more secure this way. So hope this may help
229924
I agree with the previous answer. The cover closes flush so the only usual way to open the lid is to step on the floor pedal. BTW, this is the best trash we have owned!
2004637
I bought this last year as a replacement for my original lid. The gasket of the original one had stretched which made it extremely difficult to open and close. I have had no issue with this one.
2055179
Mine does not fit snug, but there is no gap. You won't get the proper temperature if it doesn't fit right. There should be a rubber gasket on the edge of the lid.
985502
Yes, I've done it several times. It's a tight squeeze to get the lid on but it fits.