The top is open? Why?
146796
The top is open to receive the rain from the downspout...it is covered with a perforated disk ..this keeps leaves and twigs from the gutter entering the barrel. During a downpour there is a little spatter. Having a large access makes it easy to check the water level.
146797
The downspouts from my rain gutters feed into the "Open Top". I have three of these barrels and I'm very pleased with the design. Even in the front of the house they look nice.
146798
The top has a plastic screen-type cover to allow the downspout to come down on top of the container. I love this rain barrel...love the spigot.
146799
So you don't have to have gutters to collect the rain water...rain chains work just fine...so does a 'V' in the roof...there's a screen over the opening to prevent leaves, etc.
146800
A downspout can be positioned into that open top, then I would suggest you cover around it with plastic or such. There is a perforated disk to enclose the top while letting in loose rain (with no downspout), or downpour from eaves - which is what I use it for. The disk doesn't quite fit tightly enough for me, so I added a circular screen wire on top of the disk (which eliminates more dirt droppings) and I duct taped the disk/wire around the top of the barrel to help hold it in place. The faucet works well; the whole container holds a lot of water. I have really enjoyed having 2 of these (where I have a lot of run-off from the roof) to help with watering during our extreme drought and water rationing for 2 summers. I plan to add gutter drops into them eventually. They are very stable and you can add a barrel/tub/trash can next to it under the "run-off" drain so that when the barrel is filled during a storm, you can still collect extra water.
491441
It is open. The space is filled in with the trundle when closed but there is no solid panel to block it from view or keep out, say, cats. :)
1170389
It is not really open. Here is a cover over the bottom that is held on by a screw. The opening is about three and half inches wide .
527912
The top is open like the sides. The top is a series of vertical slats. more comfortable to sit on than you might think.
1761914
The bottom is open. You set it over the top of the machine and it covers the top and all 4 sides.
2023086
Good call, but no. It is open at the top, and the material is thin. I've never been able to see inside from the outside, but from the inside, there are small light leaks that come through. However, if you can't find anything better, I bet the material could be reinforced, and a top could be made to make it light tight if you wanted to put a little DIY into it.
527910
The top is open but you can seat without feeling it. I put the bench at the end of my bed and it looks great and comfortable. It is a chic accent.
1234391
The top spins off the base. If it has been awhile it is probably stuck on the sealing surface of the base...good luck
1890220
There is only open or closed, no adjustments in between. When the top is open it is 24 3/8" off the ground.
608012
I know there is a space on the bottom that is open, but it's not that big. Hope this helps.
376492
The top will stay open by itself if you open it all the way. It does not have hinges that keep it open.
649799
The top is hinged and will remain open until you close it The color is dark brown
528214
Why? This is a different model and remove the top half need half an hour. It is wonderfully open in two positions. Remove not the problem - put back harder, because it will be necessary to adjust the opening again.
1368576
The main image you can zoom in on, the front part of the top is exposed but the back portion towards the top is covered.
301686
Yes it is open We did have a little trouble getting this put together. The manufacture had drilled the holes wrong thanks to my Husband who is handy with a drill we were able to correct the problem. I put my tower on top instead of below I wanted easier access to my tower, works perfect. I Use the bottom tower space to hold file folders instead. Love the desk that matches this.
1374512
Try pushing down on the top then opening at the same time. I think that it is a safety feature. Hope that helps.
2150343
There is nothing wrong. It either is open or closed. You are doing it right.