How long will the insulation maintain its quality on the kitty tube?
821312
We just bought about 3 weeks ago. So far I see no problems with it. I check it out last night before the big storm and was ok. The insulation seems ok.I was very impressed how thick & hard it was. *(But I do have up on the deck, I have a tarp over it to help shelter it from the elements.)
821313
I have had the one kitty tube for several months, the other for a few weeks. They are very well constructed and it looks like if you take care of them, they should last for years. I did see where you can buy replacement insulation, but really...I doubt I will ever have to do that. I hope this answers your question.
821314
I've had it for almost 2 years and it's still in great shape. It doesn't seem to have degraded at all. :-)
821315
It's housed tight inside a durable black plastic so outside beatings and weather would cause no deterioration. I guess a critter could scratch or gnaw it, tho since it's a hard finish (not knobby or with gaps) I think it an unlikely interest. We've had it out since purchase...inside is perfect, straw is nested.
821316
I've only owned my Kitty Tube a few months, so I don't know. But the insulation seems very hard and sturdy.
1464619
As long as the cooler surface is fairly smooth, the vinyl should hold up well. Silhouette rates the product's outdoor longevity at 3 years.
673848
Keep it cool not frozen it should last a long time it will lose brilliance over time
1855134
The one I had before lasted over 5 years. I did have to replace the tube as it broke where it connects to the housing. I just ordered a replacement and with a bit of effort was able to fix it myself. And I am not mechanically.
1913439
The product needs to be left plugged in until it runs out in about 30 days.It is only effective when plugged in AND the cat has acclimated to it (responds to the pheromones). If the windows are open more than one product may be necessary to be effective.
1232673
If you keep it cool and dry, and bugs out, it would last indefinitely. The key is Gamma lids on buckets to keep any bugs out, and I prefer to keep it cool in the basement.
1123627
I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two... » Read More I'm not sure, but you can get one of those self-heating pads that works very well. I also bought a child's outdoor sleeping bag at a thrift store one fall before it started raining and wrapped it around the tube and then secured each side with bricks. The sleeping bag cost around $3.99. It worked extremely well as an extra insulator. By the way, I live in the state of Washington so we have a lot of rain and cold here. The feral cat shelter worked extraordinarily well. I have had three cat shelters, one which I gave away to a neighbor who has a cat who refused to come inside. The other two are still outside and my own indoor/outdoor cats use them. They are very durable. « Show Less
2165968
I agree completely with K.P. but because I only use mine for company it lasts a very long time. As long as it is stored air tight you'll have no problem! Enjoy!
1447887
It will stay good as long as the package maintains its vacuum. Mine had pin-hole air leak upon arrival and I ended up returning it.
1569593
I think a nice little expandable awning with posts would be cute. LOL. It took 2 days for my feral to love this and we had a foot of snow this weekend and it did not go into the opening from the top. There's actually a lip when they step into the opening because it has thick insulation throughout the tube. My tube is on my porch which has a roof covering it so just the heavy sideways stuff gets on the porch. I think just change the straw cause they give you enough for like 4 changes and as long as you don't put too much in they get into the house away from the opening and stay pretty dry and warm. It's a huge hit at my house and I feel better cause she obviously had no place else to go.
1362760
It depends on the animal's size. I have two male cats, and the pouch lasts about five weeks.
1178560
I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on standard copper piping and such. I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on... » Read More I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on standard copper piping and such. « Show Less
1544881
indefinitely I believe. It doesn't take long to get them cold and they seem to stay cold/cool for at least an hour. I purchased two, so one is always ready.
2262516
It lasts for quite a while, similar to a gas grille. Insulate with Rockwool or leave enough air space
1175471
About 4-6 weeks. Just check the bottle and make sure it isn't out of the liquid. Otherwise, your cat may remind you when it is time for a new bottle;)
709176
Hard to tell but depends a lot on the ventilation. If open to the air it should last its full claimed life. If totally enclosed then it will probably overheat and fail early. Really it all depends on the installation
1108291
Don't recall seeing any "shelf life" on the tubes. Barring a packaging defect the sealant should be good for months, (unopened). The best option would be to go to the 3M website and ask the source. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Maven_Search/ is a "technical search" page for 3M with a "contact us" option. Hope that helps.