What's with the escaping styrofoam beads? If beads escape (how does that happen?) frequently, obviously it will lose it's usefulness.
1639851
The beads are very small and come out through the seams. I would say that better care needed to be taken when constructing the bag and smaller stitches should have been used. We just continue to resew the areas where the beads leak. Yes, it will lose its usefulness if not watched closely.
1639852
We see no signs of of "bead escape". My wife uses it with a Kindle e reader and loves it. I suspect that the manufacturer has received complaints about the beads settling a bit over time and was trying to point out that over time the beads used to fill the "pillow" may settle. We don't think this to be a big deal.
1639853
I found several 'pinholes' which were large enough for the beads to get out. Also seams that were improperly sewn.
1639854
I haven't had an issue with any beads escaping. I assume that only happens if there is a tear or a seam has come undone. I've absolutely no issue with the quality of the construction and use it daily. I would think that anyone who experienced this issue could easily remedy, if need be, with a needle and thread, or return it for another.
1639855
If there was a rip or a seam that came loose, the beads might escape. I don't know what happns after years of use since I haven't had mine very long.
1639856
I have had this same problem with one of mine. The tiny beads get around the edge of my Kindle. I can't see any hole or tear in the Lappro but I have had to put some fabric tape on some of the seams. Every so often I have to change the tape and I find the whole back of the old tape is covered with the beads. I think they should have used a bigger bead. It would serve the same purpose and not escape the seams so easily.
1639857
I bought 3 and none have developed this problem. Obviously, there is a torn thread/seam somewhere. I would return the Lap Pro and request either a refund or new product! I hope you resolve this issue to your satisfaction.
1639858
I haven't had that problem with mind it is still as it was went I got it and I use it everyday.
1250687
It is supposed to release automatically. When it starts hanging on, you might as well toss it.
705830
Some seed may fall through the mesh when filling the feeder. Once filled, little or no seed falls out - even in windy conditions.
2203696
Once a week I put in microwave for 30 seconds as said to do on underside of lid. Even after one week the beads have never changed color for me. The reviews said in the past one min was req but that melted the bead holder. It is a great product compared to what I used in the past. Do it once a week and you will be fine.
1623870
I have used the bag and now I take them out of the bag and put them right in my glass jar. I like the beads without the mesh bag! Try it!
1284598
I think you're talking about the trays. It should slide apart. If its stuck it must be due to like a pressure change or something where it expanded. Maybe just give it a few good taps in the palm of your hand.
1893012
Yeah, sorry to tell u... But it won't stay in place. At first I liked it now I hate this piece. If anyone has any suggestions to ur question pls post. I'm interested in hearing about it.
323382
I messed with it for quite awhile before I got it out the first time. It did not just pop out. To answer your question I tried to do it again--and still haven't gotten it to budge. Think I will contact Casabella!
1631710
Hi. I bought these beads last year & the hole does go all the way through the bead. I haven't used them yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I hope I was able to answer your question.
2153442
We haven't figured it out. It doesn't pop at first and then after a lot of "cooking" time it does but it is burned. We would love to figure it out since the idea is great it is just the application of that idea that we are having a problem with.
211333
I've been using mine for about 6 years now, and it's worked great until just this month. The last application doesn't seem to be working at all though... I've put it out like 5 times over the last two weeks and the ants are still there worse than ever. One of the optigard tubes has also turned brown, but one is still clear... neither has been effective. Boric acid isn't supposed to have a shelf life if kept at proper temperatures (which mine has), so I'm not sure what's up, but I'm pretty bummed. It's worked well enough that I'm going to order more right now though, so that's something.
130445
It doesn't leave a "sticky" surface per se, it is more that the top layer/coating that is left on the surface feels rubbery and less slippery - it is what causes the "beading effect". It was, from my experience a temporary result that went away with cleaning (unfortunately the beading effect also minimises with cleaning on my Pietra del Cardosa)
768096
I would say no. paper doesn't have enough texture to support this coating which is heavy enough to last a long time.It is more like a plastic and may destroy the beads.
754330
Sometimes it can get jammed. I just try not to pull them out too hard in the heat of the moment.
128924
Thats messed up, poor bat. That glue board is super sticky and holds. I use the glue boards flat and inside the tincat trap. But heres something I personally experienced. I placed a tincat trap with the glue board in it in a very mouse infested area just before night fall. Early the next morning I checked the trap, it was empty. There were so many mice caught that night that they urinated them selves loose from the glue. Of corse there was lots of fur too. But it seems that the glue can be loosened with worm soapy water. (the tincat is not effective without the glue boards)
2202757
That's happened to me in the past and stemmed from the trap components being bent slightly out of alignment. I corrected it by observing where the friction/contact is occurring, and with a pair of pliers bending things very gently until the contact is eliminated.
48160
I didn't have issues with things flying out of the bowl, but I did have issues with things flying to the sides of the bowl and not mixing at all. Reminded me of that ride at carnivals where they spin you around and then drop the floor... the centrifugal force is so strong that you stick to the wall. That's what happened to me on a few recipes I tried making.