Has any one else had problems with rust on the four metal perches? After 9 days, rust is beginning to form in between the perches and where is comes in contact with the main, green, metal portion. Our Florida rainy season will not be kind to this feeder. Has any one else had problems with rust on the four metal perches? After 9 days, rust is beginning to form in between the perches and where is comes in contact with the main, green, metal portion.... » Read More Has any one else had problems with rust on the four metal perches? After 9 days, rust is beginning to form in between the perches and where is comes in contact with the main, green, metal portion. Our Florida rainy season will not be kind to this feeder. « Show Less
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I have had mine for about 5 months. I have not had a rust problem and I live about 2 miles from the ocean in Northern Calif. So far this has been my favorite feeder due to the squirrel problems. I wish I had a solution for you.
759102
I've had my feeder for about a month plus and it shows no signs of rust on the perches. The weather in the mid-Atlantic states certainly has not been dry between rain, some snow and many very frosty mornings. I am quite happy with this feeder as the squirrels have moved on and I am getting a nice selection of small songbirds regularly visiting.
567664
I live in Texas, just north of Houston. Humid here a lot. No problems with rust or squirrels. I and the birds love this feeder
759103
We have not had any problems with rust. We live in Wisconsin so it is not as consistently humid here as it is where you are. My sister, who lives in St. Louis, is the one who suggested this feeder to us and she has not had rust issues. I'd contact Brome. We lost perches and they immediately replaced them, even though we'd had the feeder for over a year. Maybe they can send you new perches, coated with something rust-proof. It's worth a try.
759104
I've had mine for about 9 months. No rust and I live on the west coast of FL in Citrus County where we are near the Gulf and a Nuclear Power Plant.
1070142
I have not seen any rust yet and I purchased it in December 2013. So far no issues, but the suction on the bottom is not working well, but it is not needed.
1322165
I,ve had mine in use for 17months and have not encountered any rust problems. I am very happy withthe sink as it is durable and easy to clean. I had a composite sink in my former house and could not keepit clean.
1394794
I have had mine a while and it hasn't rusted yet. I have very hard water too, idk how that contributes to rust if any.
1525918
Mine is outside and it hasn't rusted. The birds love this and flock to it and it's so easy to refill. I'm very pleased with mine.
2223354
I haven't had them for a long enough time to notice any rust. I live in a very dry climate, so rust isn't that big of a problem here. I also have refrigerated air and not swap cooling so that could also be helping me.
1476374
For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5(I still use it though.)
359860
I have not had any problems with rust. After I use it, I rinse it under the faucet and throw it in the drain rack. I had my first one for 15 years and have had this one for 9 months. I love it!
18338
I usually cover it if it's raining but other than that I have had it a couple years now and just noticed the bowl starting to rust. I think that can be fix though. It is the only part that has rusted.
277437
I have to say that wet seed has not been a problem for me. This is a small feeder and the seed is only exposed at the very small perches on the very bottom. The body of the feeder is enclosed in a plastic cylinder. I live in Illinois, however, so don't experience the daily rain and high humidity that you have in Florida. This is a very nice feeder, though, and I would say well worth giving it a try. It is a very good quality feeder for the price.
2179462
We've had these feeders for over and no signs of rust at all. We live in Cleveland, so some pretty rough weather. The squirrels love them and we love watching them noshing. They will quite often go inside and have a love feat with their dinner..
1446910
Mine has been outside in rain/sun (Florida) for a month or so. No sign of rust, at least yet. It worked as expected, just not big/strong enough to keep arrmidillo caged. I would/should have gotten a extra large if I had known. He broke through the "door" 4 times now. I reenforced it with steel rods and plastic ties. We'll see if that holds him!
1749381
We have 2. One actually broke after 4 months. I replaced it. The other has been up for 6 months. Really can't find anything else that looks ok and doesn't rust.
803704
We have it outside in North Carolina for the past 8 months and no rust anywhere. We have had a lot of rain this year and bugs the fan helps keep air flow which in turn keeps bugs away. I hope this helps.
1624646
The bowl will not rust but all steel parts will rust. What I do is to get a can of the HiTemp Rustoleum spray and at the start and end of the season spray all the black steel parts and the screen once or twice during the season. this will slow the deterioration. Of course, like all screen that are heated they will rust out. Check to see it lids can be purchase separately so you don't have to try and fit a screen in yourself. One other thing, the cover they send with the pit is basically crap. I have some 6mil plastic that I use instead that I cover the screen with and use bungies to secure it in place. The bowl will not rust but all steel parts will rust. What I do is to get a can of the HiTemp Rustoleum spray and at the start and end of the season spray all the black steel parts and the screen once or twice during the season. this will slow the deterioration. Of course, like all screen that are heated they will rust out. Check to see it lids can be purchase separately so you don't have to try and fit a screen in yourself. One other thing, the cover they send with the pit is basically crap. I have some 6mil plastic that I use instead that I cover the screen with and use bungies to secure... » Read More The bowl will not rust but all steel parts will rust. What I do is to get a can of the HiTemp Rustoleum spray and at the start and end of the season spray all the black steel parts and the screen once or twice during the season. this will slow the deterioration. Of course, like all screen that are heated they will rust out. Check to see it lids can be purchase separately so you don't have to try and fit a screen in yourself. One other thing, the cover they send with the pit is basically crap. I have some 6mil plastic that I use instead that I cover the screen with and use bungies to secure it in place. « Show Less
2267779
are you absolutely sure it is completely dry? any moisture left on it will cause rust. usually I dry mine and then let it sit out (in the air) for awhile to make sure all moisture is gone
564338
Hi GinieI purchased these product a while ago. I live in Miami, FL and as I showed in the pictures they are outside on the fence that divide my property. Except snow we got all type of weather here and honestly mine has not rust. I hope this can help you.