When you open the packaging each of the spikes has a coating of plastic. Does the plastic need to be removed?
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Yes, the holes need to be open so the soil/water can contact the fertilizer.
1247492
I've always cut the plastic off before using the product. Seems to work great for me.
1247493
I emailed the manufacturer and got this answer: "Yes. The clear plastic must be removed from the spike." Maybe I didn't notice that on the instructions as my eyes are weak, but it would be nice to include in the directions next time packaging is printed! :) I give the seller a gold star for a prompt answer!!
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No. It was packed in a cardboard box and each utensil was individually wrapped in plastic.
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All the spikes that I ordered came with a small plastic tube attached to the lid at one end, and the free end goes into a water reservoir (not inclouded, pitcher or bucket, or whatever). Mine worked well. The tube is light weight and the end that goes into the water source, might need to be "weighted" to hold it down in the water I used a "twisty" and attached a metal washer to hold it secure in the water source.
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Yes. In my order they were each individually wrapped in plastic which is not very environmentally friendly but they are, overall, wonderful!
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I have not had a reason to remove them yet. The adhesive seems to be a lot like double sided tape so if you heat it with a hairdryer and carefully peel it off you should be ok. A little goo-off should clean up any residue left behind.
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There is no plastic coating on the outside of the probe. It is metal with a braided metal shield along the length of the cable. But it is similar to a coax cable in the sense that it has a plastic dielectric which insulates the shield from the center conducting wire. It still needs to be handled with care making sure the cable does not get pinched or comes in direct contact with a very hot surface which could melt the internal dielectric. Thats what happened to my first probe. Hope this helps.
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Paper coated with plastic. After extensive use they break downcaused by shuffling. We do not clean them.
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I have some that are now a year old and still good. However, I keep the packages in a sealed plastic container.
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I know a clear plastic wrap for sure. They are each in their own little section separated by cardboard. I think they are each individually wrapped in bubble wrap but not 100% positive.
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When we received ours, it also was not wrapped in any protective plastic. I think that's how they are all shipped. My husband began using it right out of the box after it arrived.
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The plastic tips need to be removed before the leads can be used. You can keep these to protect the leads/test jacks.
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No, the spikes are permanently attached and used to drive the auger which disperses the contents.
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I bought the stainless steel ones and they have grooves in the plastic that you can bend back and forth to break them apart. I suppose you could cut them as well just didn't need to. I don't know about the all plastic pigeon spikes though.
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Don't think there is a shelf life date on the package. However, the individual spikes are shrink wrapped so I would assume it's at least a year and probably much longer.
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On our set the designs (stickers??) are painted on the plastic. Nothing to peel off.
251111
They may be sealed when when packaged, but mine were all open and two were wet on the inside when I received them. If I had to guess, I would say the top cardboard rings cut through the plastic during shipping. Very poor/cheap packaging.
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mine comes without the blister plastic package. It is just shipped in an protected envelop. I bought it from ELECTRIC VOLTAGE.