How difficult is it to secure the top after filling?
1618143
Not difficult at all. As the manufacturer recommends, you may want to spray some light oil on the threads first.
1618144
Very. The lid is a screw top and has to be aligned perfectly. This isn't easy as you can't really see what you're doing because the top is so much wider than the base. After the third or fourth time filling it up, it was so tight and challenging to unscrew, the glass cracked and the whole thing was ruined. We trashed it after only 4 months. It is beautiful though.
1618145
Not terribly difficult. Once you get the threads going, it just screws on. Just fyi, it seems the larger birds, such as Cardinals, don't like this feeder. However, I do have it under a larger squirrel baffle. which may make it difficult for them to maneuver under. The little birds love it.
1301011
I have always taken it down to refill. I don't think its possible to fill it while its hanging.
345754
It's kind of a pain to line it up when you put the top back on.The plastic has some give to it, so you have to use both hands and make sure that the top is properly in the groove, or it will on the the first user, never to be used again!
1469377
You're welcome. I had to use a stiff plastic spackling spreader all across the top so as to pop it open without damaging it.
1634548
This happens when it is over-filled. Be cautious when filling and only fill it to the indicated level, and it will return to normal. Happened to me too.
2051157
Its really easy, just use a hairdryer strong tooth Floss which will take a while. You can also use pliers
431088
Haven't needed to. I fill the 'tray' part as level as possible and securely put the top half back on. After rinsing and some small particles come out, I don't have a problem.
138356
I tried filling it just short of the top allowing for expansion. However it still creates the split line. Dont think it is avoidable.
338825
its a little tricky but you just pull down on the top. Its just that it really sticks the first few times. I was afraid I was going to break mine but a brave friend just pulled hard and it opened. Good luck!
1458463
Over-filling will lift the top cover; but, I haven't had any problem during normal use. Still, to be on the safe side, I always place a finger on the lid while pouring.
989128
No it's not difficult. Make sure you don't use anything that is really abrasive. Oh and you have to season it before using it, that's a must. Also, I was very disappointed with the fact that after a one time use the porcelain burned off or wore off. It did this where the rim of the cover sits on the lip of the insert. It really isn't a problem it's just I thought it was strange that it did this. I don't know why either.
1690413
If you cram it full of *stuff* and it has a hard time grinding the teeth *might* snap off. They aren't the highest possible quality, so go easy on the thing and you won't have any issues.
839063
Yes. Except you have to manipulate the position of it if you intend on filling it. Speaking from an man's perspective.
1047432
You have to use some force. At first I could not get it closed but gets easier with use.
627691
Not difficult at all, the directions in the packaging explain how to do it. It took me maybe 5 minutes tops to do it.
102253
YES! That was the hardest part. Took a lot of elbow grease. I cover this in my review.
1242020
we had a hard time connecting them top. Finally ended up using a screw driver to snap it together. but once you put the screws in the bottom it is secure