I don't get this. I have a $2 orange bucket from the lumber store that has a tight lid and a handle. Why is this fancy bucket better?
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The lid is super easy to open and it shuts tight. It is great if it gets knocked over (no spillage). The lid is also attached on one side with hinges, so you only need one hand to open it -- which is very useful when you have a bunch vegetable waste in your other hand. It also has a filter on the top, but I don't know if that makes a big difference either -- from just a plain bucket with a lid. It is just the perfect size for me (not too big or small). Maybe the orange bucket works just as well, but I am very happy with my purchase :).
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Composting waste needs oxygen to prevent anaerobic bacteria from infecting it, which makes a horrible stink and can ruin your compost, if you're planning to use it as fertilizer. True compost bins allow oxygen in to encourage good bacteria growth, which prevents anaerobic bacteria growth. Any air inlets need to prevent fruit flies from getting in as well. The engineers who design compost bins likely know the amount of airflow necessary to prevent anaerobic bacteria, and the charcoal filter included is fine enough to stop fruit flies from entering.
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Crafty Mama, I'm thinking along the same line here. I figure I can use a free Kitty Bucket ( Around 3 gallons & Number 5 safe plastic), drill one 3" to 4" hole with my hole saw on the lid or drill 1/2 holes and hot glue a Norpro's F93 Charcoal filter (5"). I'm sure I could use a knife to remove the filter later when it need to be replaced. The kitty lids shut snug, it has a metal handle, plus for us this will go under sink anyway. I just need to buy the filters. For someone not having a hot glue gun or drill bits it might still be little cheaper unless, you need to buy a drill.;) However, Utility Knife should be able to cut a hole as well. Crafty Mama, I'm thinking along the same line here. I figure I can use a free Kitty Bucket ( Around 3 gallons & Number 5 safe plastic), drill one 3" to 4" hole with my hole saw on the lid or drill 1/2 holes and hot glue a Norpro's F93 Charcoal filter (5"). I'm sure I could use a knife to remove the filter later when it need to be replaced. The kitty lids shut snug, it has a metal handle, plus for us this will go under sink anyway. I just need to buy the filters. For someone not having a hot glue gun or drill bits it might still be little cheaper unless, you need to buy a... » Read More Crafty Mama, I'm thinking along the same line here. I figure I can use a free Kitty Bucket ( Around 3 gallons & Number 5 safe plastic), drill one 3" to 4" hole with my hole saw on the lid or drill 1/2 holes and hot glue a Norpro's F93 Charcoal filter (5"). I'm sure I could use a knife to remove the filter later when it need to be replaced. The kitty lids shut snug, it has a metal handle, plus for us this will go under sink anyway. I just need to buy the filters. For someone not having a hot glue gun or drill bits it might still be little cheaper unless, you need to buy a drill.;) However, Utility Knife should be able to cut a hole as well. « Show Less
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Because this one has a charcoal filter on it and doesn't look like you put a blaze orange potty on your kitchen counter.
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This compost pail is the ticket for Me. Fits on the counter and has easy open lid. Takes about 1 week to fill ,complete with carbon filter.
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It fits well on the counter. It doesn't take up a lot of space, yet holds a lot of scraps. It's very easy to open/close - just tilt the lid up, throw the scraps in, and shut it before any unpleasant odors escape. We previously just used a big tupperware container, but it would get really messy and wasn't very convenient (we'd have to empty it almost daily). The charcoal filter helps a lot too - it really does get rid of the odor.
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It's a simple bucket with a lid on it. It doesn't have any special sealing, so you can easily add something without disrupting the initial packaging state. (It will be as secure as throwing something in a bucket with a lid on it.)
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The inside basket is black plastic, quite strong. Treat it with some care and it will last a long time. It is easier to clean than a steel one would be. Not that it needs regular cleaning, but an occasional wipe down doesn't hurt. It fits fairly snug inside the steel outer can; it sits on a hard plastic lip inside the can, a lip on the plastic basket slips right into the lip for a good seal so garbage shouldn't fall down inside. The lid is hard black plastic. I don't care for the bags the manufacturer sells, they fit snugly (almost too snug) but I can fill one up in a day, two at the most and I'm the only one that uses it. I use regular plastic garbage bags, and then use a small bungie type cord that I slide down over the plastic bag to hold the extra plastic it in place. Then when I take the garbage out, I have enough room to put all the other garbage from the three small wastebaskets in my apartment, and thus have one bag to carry downstairs. With the manufacturer's bags, if I fill up their bag, there is no room left for anything else.
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It doesn't fall off when you pour water in it or when you touch it. But it doesn't snap in so you can take the bucket off easily.
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Because it is a cylinder, the water does not splash out like it did when I was using a bucket. For me, it is a lot less mess than using a bucket. I don't get water all over the floor.
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I guess that just from past habit I have never attempted to pick up the lid with out a pot holder or glove. I will have to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the question . . . I will learn. The pot is fantastic. My wife and I both love it.
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The lid is loose when on top of the pot. You need to use the provided stuff sack to keep everything secure. Although it adds a little weight, the sack is kind of nice as it has a sleeve in it to hold a spork securely.
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I just received this tote-able toilet seat and found out why there is so much confusion about fitting these onto a bucket. Perhaps some of them are a little easier but mine seemed impossible. I weigh over 250 and I was unable to press the seat onto the bucket in any way shape or form. Then I discovered the secret on mine was to not press the seat onto the bucket but to press the bucket onto the seat! After doing it this way I was able to fit the lid onto every bucket I had in my house which included buckets from Aubuchon, Walmart, VIP, and Home Depot. A small person may need to improvise with added weight or the help of a second person but this is how it worked for me: 1) Lay the seat onto firm but soft flat surface (carpet) upside down with the lid opening tab facing away from you and the hinge toward you. 2) Loosely place the bucket upside down onto the center ring of the seat with the bucket handle lined up with the seat lid tab (away from the hinge). 3) Kneeling behind the hinge of the seat lay your chest on the bucket so the bucket lip closest to you pushes into the seating ring first. 4) Slowly rock your weight forward pushing the lip of the bucket into the ring working both sides toward the front. You can run your fingers behind seam as it closes but do not let your weight get in front of the seam or the back will pop back out. 5) As the rear and sides of the bucket lip slide into the seating ring you will be able to look down at the front of the bucket and see the lip bulging out over approximately 6 inches of the front of the ring when it is almost seated. 6) When the lip is no longer slipping into the seating ring, smack the bulging part with your fist or a rubber mallet, which will pop it into place with an audible snap.
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The inner bucket is taller than the rim of the can (when lid is open) so that when the lid comes down it covers the part of the bucket that is taller than the rim.
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You have to be really strong. My hubby has to close them & he struggles with it. I did it once with my foot and putting full body weight into it. I suggest buying the lids that screw down. The Gamma Seal lids. Unfortunately they are expensive & 2 of the gamma lids I bought came cracked & sending them back was ridiculous due to price. So it's kind of a problem about lids on these buckets.
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I would call or post the company! It sounds like your helper handle was attached incorrectly. Mine looks like the picture and I cannot see how the lid fits if the handle is tipping towards the inside. Good luck!
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Yes, I have two glorified buckets! The lid is built very cheaply. The expansion of the ice cream pushes the freezer-gel insert straight through the lid. I got one batch out of one and two out of the other. My freezer is only set to -2F. The small spoon shape on the lid also makes it difficult to turn to get the container open.
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The lid is hollow and sealed across the inside bottom. The bucket is very thick and since it is so light it feels solid but must be double with no seam that I can see. Keeps my ice lasting longer. I usually use it on the screened sun porch since I have ice in the door of my fridge inside. I have never had issues with a water ring on my table.
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The handle clearance from the top of the bucket is 4" and has finger grip indentation. The way the handles snap in on the sides may not support weight and the bucket would need to be kept evenly weighted when hung.
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The buckets they supply with the deluxe are 100 Mil thick buckets specifically designed for dust collection. The manufacturer rates them for up to 150 CFM. They're definitely higher quality buckets than what you would find at Lowes or whatever (though those would still work - high CFM vacs might collapse the Lowes buckets though) The extra $50 also gets you some caster wheels, a foam mounting block & hardware, a really nice anti-static hose for connecting to the vac, an AS/SD elbow adapter, and the lid is already pre-cut. Overall it makes the install a lot simpler. I felt it was worth the added price but it's definitely a personal choice. The buckets they supply with the deluxe are 100 Mil thick buckets specifically designed for dust collection. The manufacturer rates them for up to 150 CFM. They're definitely higher quality buckets than what you would find at Lowes or whatever (though those would still work - high CFM vacs might collapse the Lowes buckets though) The extra $50 also gets you some caster wheels, a foam mounting block & hardware, a really nice anti-static hose for connecting to the vac, an AS/SD elbow adapter, and the lid is already pre-cut. Overall it makes the install a lot simpler. I felt it was worth the... » Read More The buckets they supply with the deluxe are 100 Mil thick buckets specifically designed for dust collection. The manufacturer rates them for up to 150 CFM. They're definitely higher quality buckets than what you would find at Lowes or whatever (though those would still work - high CFM vacs might collapse the Lowes buckets though) The extra $50 also gets you some caster wheels, a foam mounting block & hardware, a really nice anti-static hose for connecting to the vac, an AS/SD elbow adapter, and the lid is already pre-cut. Overall it makes the install a lot simpler. I felt it was worth the added price but it's definitely a personal choice. « Show Less
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Hello, The "bucket" is very easy to remove. The unit does a really good job...the capacity of the container is smaller than I would like it to be and you will have to empty daily...but it is a mioni-workhorse and has been totally reliable. I would buy again. Hope this helps
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Just like a paint bucket. Use a flat screw driver or flat bar to go around the lid and gently lift until the lid comes loose.