I thought we could leave this plugged in outside, but when receive, said it could not be. Trying to feed and have water for feral cats- can this be
1724936
I have it plugged into an outside gfi outlet with a very short extension cord , but I also have the entire connection inside a zippered heavy duty plastic storage bag so the opening is minimal. The gfi outlet has an outlet cover on it also.
1724937
Mine has been plugged in all winter and I have had no problems. It is by the garage and plugged into an extension cord so I made sure the plug wouldn't get we! It has been in the -40 and lower and still works, but the cats rather be inside now!
1724938
Mine has been plugged in outside 24/7 since November with no problems whatsoever. And we have been as low as -10 water stays a nice temperature as well as the canned food.
1724939
Your neighbors must love you for feeding and helping to keep the feral cats in the neighborhood.
1724940
I leave mine outside all the time, wash the bowls and fill with fresh food & water. Have not had any problems.
1724941
Can be outside BUT electrical cord and unit cannot get wet. Keep in a covered dry area.
1724942
I have it plugged in outside, but the bowl is sheltered and the outlet is out of the elements.
1724943
We leave ours plugged in 24/7. It turns on and off as needed on it's own. Even in the coldest weather, it keeps the water thawed and food from freezing. We have 2 for the feral cats and like them a lot. Just wish we could find more stainless dishes to fit, yet we're still looking.
1394468
I leave mine plugged in constantly. It is pressure sensitive and heats up once your cat goes inside. The cord is designed for outdoor use. I feel safe keeping it plugged in.
1412136
You could leave it unplugged. Plug does not detach. We don't use ours in the summer. In the summer we have a 5 gallon metal one we use.
2061914
I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
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I bought the triangular house specifically for outdoor feral cats. When I received it, of course, the item stated to not use it outdoors! I put it in my garage and nobody will use it. I am disappointed in it being sold as an outdoor house, like the traditional house style listed here, but receive it with instructions to not use as such. That amounts to a big waste of money.
1342590
Sorry, I don't have any experience with that. I was using it to get rid of chipmunks. We don't have any outdoor cats in the area.
1109450
No you can't. Unless u put it in a weather box. Which has to be water proof. But I still wouldn't recommend it. Works like any ordinary power supply box for electronics.
282964
My opinion is that the plug is not sealed and won't resist very much moisture. The rotating piece of the plug is not so tight against the outside part.I would be surprised if it is UL listed for that type of use but don't know for certain.
120419
I don't see why not as long as it is somewhat protected and not laying in or subjected to heavy rains. Mine is out all winter and subjected to snow and rain but it is about four feet off the ground with lights plugged in from beneath so water does not drain into the plug.
1793787
I am currently using it outdoors on my cable, BUT, as it needs to be plugged in, I have a weather resistant outlet close.
1239287
It does require a plug to get current. I would not put it outside, but if you have to, why not completely wrap it in a plastic bag and seal that bag with duct tape. That should keep condensation out.
857462
If you are referring to the plug in, I really don't know how to answer that. As far as the bottle that you screw on, I guess if you have a cat that goes in and out you could have it not working while the cat is out, which may also help the life of the plug in. Then my concern would be that there would not be enough pheromones in the house to help the situation? Hope this helps?
174401
Yes, you can, we have ours outside in our backyard, all you have to have is access to an electric outlet to plug it in. So far it works great!
2112894
The plug is probably not designed or rated for wet weather use. However, if it is sheltered, as in under a roof, the eave of a roof, it will probably work fine for a limited time/use application. For example, using the plug on the end of a power cable to plug a generator into a receptable during a power outage, using it until the power is restored, then disconnecting the power cord and putting it back away in a dry location. I would not use it in a permanent damp location.
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I think it is fantastic and it worked wonderfully for the feral cat in my yard. She took to it immediately! But it is round, and i do not think there is room inside for a heated water dish or food. it think the water would spill as the cat entered and exited - and the same for the food.
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I think that you could, provided that you keep the Cord and Motor and Switch DRY !, Plugged into GFI circuit would be good,too. I think I had to prop a piece of plywood over my set up which I had on a wheel barrow to get up off the ground in a light rain. It's been a year since I did all this, but I think the switch might be turned on or off with something non-conductive if you're standing in water !!! Just my 2 cents and if you're not sure ask a real electrician, I'm just an overworked homeowner!!! (I did love the pump, though)
662921
Yes, you can use it, but regarge it before taking to outside. Unfortunately, it does not keep long power supply as characterized by producent.