Anyone used this while away on vacation? For how long? I wonder if I can use it for a 2 weeks vacation. Thanks.
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I wouldn't recommend it. While it may be fine, there are times when the bowl doesn't clean properly, or has an error, or runs out of cleaner. Perhaps the power flashes and resets the auto-timer. If you're going to be away from your pet for two weeks, it would be very wise to ask someone to check in on them and play with them periodically, regardless of your litter system. But the Cat Genie can certainly simplify their obligation while you're away, and let them spend more time enjoying your pet!
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You can use it while away on vacation but two weeks is pushing it. With every clean out, at least a tablespoon of gravel is scooped away into the hopper. You can't overfill the bowl with gravel or it'll not dry properly leading to wet paws (plus cats don't like that). If filled to the correct amount or under filled, come two weeks time, there won't be enough gravel for the cats to use. If you put it on a cycle to go off only once a day, it'll lead to inefficient cleaning since there's so much to scoop out depending on how many times your cat uses it and how many cats you have.
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If you are confident in it's operation (recently cleaned, new cartridge, cats healthy) then yes, you could leave it for two weeks. I would recommend having someone check in on your cats and litterbox who has a basic idea of how to operate it in case something happened with your water or anything else while you are gone.
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Two weeks is a while. I've used it for a few 1 week vacations, and I've come home to a mess sometimes. It depends on how stressed out the cats were that I left, and whether I set the box up correctly. I would set it up the way you want for your vacation a week in advance, to make sure the cats are used to it and also make sure the box is operating correctly. Fill with granules and solution, maybe run a clean cycle before you go.
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Hi there, Like I answered another question before. I bought this for a friend of mine and I will take it to him when I go back to my country for a vacation. So, i just received it, checked it first, everything was just perfect. Didn't see a problem. And then packed it back up. Never used it again. Thanks
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Have no idea but I used mine in about 90 days. The last one was as good as the first! (Educated guess is about 6 months plus!)
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I don't use mine every day, mostly for camping, or touch up after swimming, on a cruise, or to go out to dinner. I would guess, at least a month if you use it every day...so about 30 to 40 uses. So worth it when I want to doll up!
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Is there a time limit to the massage (machine turns off > 15 min)? And can you lie on this in a bed for a mid-back massage? Has anyone used the unit daily for ~ a year and had it stand up to the daily usage? Thanks.
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I don't use it as often as I should. I am using it about twice a month. have not replaced it yet.
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I used it for 10 days while traveling in Europe! During that short time I didn't have any issues but I have no idea if it will on the long run!
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Honestly, I've only used it a couple of times, so I don't really know how it will perform over a period of time. Sorry -- wish I could help.
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You know I went on vacation early November to PR and I have to say I survived ALL DAY on one battery. But, I don't use flash, and I don't chimp. I just shot jpg+raw, with a few short videos, under a minute. I would only charge the battery back at the hotel overnight. I was there three days, and returned with about 1300 images. No problems running out of juice.If I were to get another battery I would swap them out each charge. I would not let either the original battery, or the replacement sitting idle. I would run one down, then swap it out, let the worn battery charge...
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I did use this a few times when I was out of state. So yes, you can use it when out of town. Worked just fine.
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I'm sorry, I'm not certain but I think I remember you can. I used it a few times and then left for a 2 month trip with out it.
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Catherine, I've not used mine for longer than 3 - 4 hours at a time. Sorry. Also, my poor review may have been premature. I just got an email from their tech which may solve my problem. i may have to eat my words.
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I turned off mine to go on vacation, then when I returned it didn't want to come back on. It finally did but stopped half-way through some paper. Its not all that old, either. I'm cleaning it out now to see if that makes a difference, but if there are any suggestions I'd like to hear them. I'd really like a manual but can't find mine so its either misplaced or I never had one.
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I wouldn't bother taking this on vacation. It is rather bulky with lots of hoses. The version I bought came with garden hose threads, just like I wanted for my type of faucet. I have mine hanging on the wall about the sink. Not attractive at all but it works. The hoses are pressure fitted and could be getting lose and leaking if handled a lot. For traveling I would look for another solution, there should be plenty of filters designed for that use, though it wouldn't be impossible to travel with this if you really want to, just as long as you have sufficient adapters to hook it up to the faucet. I hope this helped. Alfred. I wouldn't bother taking this on vacation. It is rather bulky with lots of hoses. The version I bought came with garden hose threads, just like I wanted for my type of faucet. I have mine hanging on the wall about the sink. Not attractive at all but it works. The hoses are pressure fitted and could be getting lose and leaking if handled a lot. For traveling I would look for another solution, there should be plenty of filters designed for that use, though it wouldn't be impossible to travel with this if you really want to, just as long as you have sufficient adapters to hook it up to the... » Read More I wouldn't bother taking this on vacation. It is rather bulky with lots of hoses. The version I bought came with garden hose threads, just like I wanted for my type of faucet. I have mine hanging on the wall about the sink. Not attractive at all but it works. The hoses are pressure fitted and could be getting lose and leaking if handled a lot. For traveling I would look for another solution, there should be plenty of filters designed for that use, though it wouldn't be impossible to travel with this if you really want to, just as long as you have sufficient adapters to hook it up to the faucet. I hope this helped. Alfred. « Show Less
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I feed my goldfish twice a day using this. I went on a vacation for a week. no problems. just check how much food is being dispensed before you go away.
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The best I can do on this is to say that you will need to send for repair. I personally do not keep anything on my computer permanently-like maybe two days. I use external drives. Again it is the price paid for light weight. The only time I do not have another computer is when I travel internationally. Otherwise I can send it in and use my other computers. The Acer website has support info on service. There is also an international site. I have sent desktop computers in for repair so this is similar. I would say that you should follow their suggestions in the manual for conditioning the battery so that it lasts longer and performs better. I will just have to pray it is ok while traveling internationally.
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This device worked great for a little while I do not recomend it for a residential use on cordless or line phones. It's usage is best for an office setting. Due to me using it at home on a corded phone worked good for a while, then I started getting cut off when I would be on the phone a long period 2-4 hours. Pammy