I'd like to know how secure the lids are on this. It seems it opens very easily if that video is to be believed. Could it fend off an opossum?
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The one I have, my dog paws at it a couple hours before her supper & it doesn't open. But it's light weight and it can be pushed around & maybe turned over. She's never gotten it opened.
476066
Our senior cat was able to get into this feeder quite easily. I wouldn't recommend it because of that. Manufacturer needs to change design on this to find a way to keep pets from being able to open it.
476067
My border collie opened one flap by turning it over, took out the battery (which is not secured except for a cheap-o watch circuit battery compartment), and was able to get both trays out while keeping one lid open.
476068
One of my cats can get it open in about 30 seconds. The Catmate brand is more secure.
826649
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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It seals up nicely so I do not think they would be able to escape. My dogs are 23 and 15 pounds they fit fine, they do not like it though, so mine sits and collects dust. I am sorry, I cannot remember if the box said what it was as I got mine a bit ago. To be safe you could order it as a gift and have it wrapped.
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I have not had this problem (yet). The reason that I bought this model was that the write-up claimed that the lid was "easy to open". I'm disappointed to hear that you are having this problem. If you do get it to open, apply the silicone o-ring lube to the threads also. This will help prevent them from seizing in the future.
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From my experience, the lids have proven NOT to be rodent proof. Some lids are clear, and are more transparent and thinner. Some I've found are of tougher material. The bottom line is, I believe that there will continue to be rodent damage if there is no change of materials used. The clear lids may be more vulnerable. I did get online, and spoke so someone who answers PetCo questions, and she saidthat there is no response that replacement lids will be available for purchase. WHAT!?? If the vittle fault is intact, and all I need is a LID, why not make replacement lids??? ~Valerie From my experience, the lids have proven NOT to be rodent proof. Some lids are clear, and are more transparent and thinner. Some I've found are of tougher material. The bottom line is, I believe that there will continue to be rodent damage if there is no change of materials used. The clear lids may be more vulnerable. I did get online, and spoke so someone who answers PetCo questions, and she saidthat there is no response that replacement lids will be available for purchase. WHAT!?? If the vittle fault is intact, and all I need is a LID, why not make replacement lids??? ~Valerie
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I have never had a problem with them. There is no locking or snap mechanism on the lid, it just lays closed. There aren't any holes or gaps open when the lid is closed. I think the rodents would have to be quite strong or chew a hole in the plastic to get inside. My dog can lift the lid of the bottom bin with her nose though.
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MAYBE. Depends on weight of lid and mounting orientation. If memory serves (I have them on some cabinets, and take them for granted), you cannot slam shut from full open (aka no finger crush) but if you open it only a little bit and then let go it can be closed quickly, though there us little force. They are a bit strong for the weight of the cabinet doors, so they can finish opening rather "sttongly". Thinking about a toy chest, I would be more concerned with purchasing too strong a piston for the weight of the lid and it thwapping someone in the nose/face/etc when opening.
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Definitely not, it has not resisted my dog's very first effort! all he needed was to scratch on the cover once to get it to open. i ended up making a diy contraption with the feeder on the top and a pipe down to his bowl, high enough for him not to reach. i would only recommend it for a hamster maybe, or a similar size pet!
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I think the lid would open way to easily for a raccoon. Maybe with a brick on to weight it down it would be ok.
609454
The lid seals very tightly. You just have to muscle it open. It pops straight up.
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It does great! I have especially used it for pickle jars which have become difficult for me to open. I have had no problems opening anything, large or small. One person recently asked me if it mars plastic lids when opening them and I hadn't had experience with that at that time. I did open a jar with a plastic lid the other day and it does mar it some--although this particular jar and lid were not something I cared about keeping anyway it didn't matter, but good to know in case it does. Hope this helps--I love my EZ Off Jar Opener and also have a second one for my RV.
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Personally, I find it easy enough to open with just enough tightness so the lid doesn't just slip around. The lid was never an issue for me.
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The lid is very easy to open, even for a raccoon. So, I would have concerns about keeping it outside. That being said, I have seen raccoons chew through thicker plastic than this (including a heavy duty trash can lid).
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No, the lid isn't locked if you don't pushing the pedal. I would say that it is NOT pet proof. If it tips over the lid will swing open. It doesn't take much effort to open the lid.
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We live next to a wildlife refuge and are inundated with fox, raccoons, etc. and have never had a problem. The latch system that closes it is similar to what might be on a toolbox - you hook a metal loop over at protrusion and them push down the lever to secure - don't think even the clevest raccoon could manage that and the plastic is thick and off the ground so they'd have a hard time chewing through. We've had ours for about 2 years (even order a second one) and have never had a problem.
937596
The lid locks very securely shut. It will not pop open if it is latched, and you can hear the latch engage when closing it.
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When put together properly it IS cockroach proof, unfortunately the top keeps becoming loose. It's activated by stepping on the pedal at the base. The top flips up and slowly lowers to the the original closed position. Then you can "lock" the lid closed if you want. Unfortunately the top will come loose and you'll need to reattach it, which is easy enough. Overall it's pretty decent.