What kind of plastic is the base? Is it very thick? Have you had it crack?
500369
I'm not a plastic expert. But, no, it hasn't cracked or discolored or changed in appearance in a couple years.
500370
The base seems to be basic plastic with adequate thickness ... no cracks so far!
500371
Pretty thick plastic. It's still going strong. I love it. Minimal cleaning. About weekly I just wipe it down.
500372
it's a cloudy plastic base, not too thick, not too thin & it hasn't cracked, very durable
1386406
the base is a hard plastic.....the bowl is aluminum, I think...(some light metal) ...the steam is generated there. you don't get close enough to really see it......
161105
It looks like a decorative plastic covering, but the base is WAY heavy, maybe concrete. There is no way this will ever tip over, no matter how lop-sided it gets loaded. Very sturdy! I hope this helps.
703752
No it is a very hard plastic type material. I have dropped it in the shower and it did not break or crack.
700880
It's a plastic type shade and it cracks easily. Although I love the shape, color and look, I wouldn't buy it for that reason.
443593
Close to 1/4" thick ... It works well ... without saying don't drop it ... it will crack but not shatter ...
900271
It is pretty thick. It lasted out in desert sun and we ended up melting the top plastic trying to use it under a lamp and the solar stirrer still worked! Great product!
2145033
It's a thick plastic, I have an old english sheep dog and take him to the dog park about three times a week and our ball hasn't cracked yet. It is tougher than a tennis ball so its not at all flexible. Hope that helps!
643633
its a thick plastic....it defiantly has some weight to it, you wont be disappointed
788176
the base is real solid but the top is just plastic. The original brackets broke almost right away. The manufacture did send me a new style of bracket under warranty and with a little modification to the base I was able to make it work. I have used it for my laptop and also a projector on occasion...wouldn't put much heavier than that on it though
1387635
The base is plastic, as is the top. Fairly sturdy. It's great for keeping clean water out for the birds! Great addition to the birdbath.
745894
it's hard plastic, and has not cracked yet. I am cautious when i place it in the tub for cleaning, and when vacuuming around it. as long as it arrives intact, you should be good to go.
1048388
It is plastic, but very thick and sturdy. I LOVE mine and highly recommend it!
1608465
it is hard plastic, very durable. I accidently dropped one and shattered the globe but the base was still fully functionable. I think the quality is high enough that it does look like metal
202589
Not very thick. I actually sent it back because it came with one side completely torn out. I was very unhappy with the quality. Hope this helps!
466851
The base is not metal. It is heavy but very well could be plastic with sand.
2157380
It is pretty thick, but made of glass so I would think if you dropped something from above it, it may crack.