To avoid evaporation, can oil (e.g. olive oil) be used?
1843633
Since other birds use the water in the cup, I wouldn't recommend it. We fill the cup when we fill the feeder which we do daily. The water has never completely evaporated in 1 day. We have 3 feeders and a whole lot of hummingbirds!
1843634
I haven't tried it. I like using fresh water because I notice the chickadees drinking it. Mine is located in a tree hanging very near my deck so I can reach it easily to change the ant trap water as well as the hummingbird food every few days.
1843635
I'm sure you could use oil but I have found that the biggest cause of the ant trap being dry is because the birds drink the water from it. I would guess they would also drink the oil which would probably not be good for them?
1843636
Do not use oil. I have observed other birds drinking water from the Ant Trap
347414
Add a few drops of oil to two or three tablespoons of water. Strength of oil to your liking. I am more sensitive to strength soI use less oil. Enjoy!
1474374
I strongly suggest that you DO NOT use less than the maximum amount of oil. With the bottom heating elements you need a fair amount of oil over them.
1000026
I would do other way around let oil sink in. I use lotion more than oil and it works amazingly
473553
Opinions differ, but I use olive oil for everything (being from an Italian family) - so I don't see why not. I've read that all those smoking temperatures don't really mean all that much. (I don't deep fry a lot, more often pan fry or saute.)
1795426
I only use olive oil in mine and never use pam since it causes build up . You can use your own spritzer with olive oil.
1788525
Quite frankly, I don't know. When I fry I move everything outdoors. I don't like the lingering odors. I would imagine the heat from the oil would transmit pretty well to the exterior surface since there is not much space between the oil resevoir and the exterior housing.
1600077
Yes, you could. As long as you are able too keep moisture from getting into it.
1534709
Not true. But best to wait until the oil cools down somewhat, otherwise you risk getting hot oil onto your hands.
1900877
Use an oil made for machine or ball bearing movement like 3-in-1 oil (comes in small container). Olive oil is not good for this purpose, as it will break down over time.
2142364
I would only use olive oil for low temperature frying. Have you tried coconut oil. I use the spray.
2255427
I do use an air freshener in my humidifier, but it is water based. I would guess that an oil would have to be stay heated in order to give off a fragrance.
1260032
According to the manufacturer, "Heating of fragrant oil without the use of hot water is not recommended. Use no more than 10 drops of fragrant oil for every 1/4 cup of hot water." I don't measure the amount of water I use; I simply add a little hot water and then the oil. As the water evaporates, I add HOT water only (cold water might cause the glass to shatter, as the glass gets very hot). And then I add more oil because by the time the water evaporates, the oil has already burned out.
2024640
I used olive oil, not extra virgin though.. it doesn't take the higher heat as well. Just olive oil for cooking.
629096
Chill the oil before using it in order to increase the viscosity. You can also temporarily turn off the vent or move the pan away from the cooktop before spraying. The latter suggestion is probably also the safest as atomized oil and open flames or extremely hot surfaces are not a good combination.
2269307
Yes you can use olive oil, sesame oil, or coconut oil. These are all carrier oils.
270699
yes, if you want it to remain effective and not spoil. As with any product containing oil, if not refrigerated it will ago rancid faster.