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Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: Buccaneer] #7158279 05/03/18 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted By: Buccaneer
Originally Posted By: JCB
Those galvanized lids are the only way to go! I have them on all my feeders. Just make sure you get the one piece ones because some are spot welded together.

Also they CAN blow off during a high wind event even with the deep lip like the one in the pic. I put a large rock on top of mine and have never had an issue since doing that. You absolutely have to remember that its up there though before jacking with your feeder, otherwise you run the risk of taking a rock to the head if it comes down with you under it.

He speaks great truth! I was helping w my brother's feeder and didn't know about the rock on his. Dropped right on my skull and darn near cracked it. Knocked me to my knees and had a nice deep scalp cut.Ouch!
Same experience for me. shook the feeder to see if plugged and 20 lb rock to the head. Good thing i am hard headed. Drank some pain killer and moved on.

Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: PMK] #7227599 07/18/18 12:23 AM
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turn the lid that came with the barrel upside down and it fits tight..just hit it once or twice with the palm of your hand and viola you have a tight fit..put a rock on top for a windproof,watertight lid..problem solved!

Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: PMK] #7229783 07/19/18 08:24 PM
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I like these: http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/shopping/amer...lon-feeder.aspx

The springs keep them on tight and no need for a brick or rock on top.

Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: PMK] #7230196 07/20/18 02:15 AM
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Tyvek and a bungie strap roflmao

I did it once for a quick fix haha. It’s water tight.

Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: PMK] #7238793 07/29/18 02:15 PM
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Think I have about $12-15 in mine. Got a water heater basin, couple small springs from the hardware store, had screws. The basin is a tad bigger diameter than the drum, but not by much, been out now for about 10 years and had to re set one spring once. Would have been easier and cheaper I guess just tossing a brick or whatnot on top.


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Re: Feeder Lids??? [Re: Flatcreek] #7238865 07/29/18 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted By: Flatcreek
This one is about the cheapest I've found. Rig your own tiedown system.



https://www.amazon.com/Vestil-DC-235-Clo...lids+for+55+gal


I just ordered 3 of these. Anxious to see how they are...

I'm not a Prime member, so my choice was buy 1 or 2 at $12.20 each plus $13.30 shipping, or 3 at $12.20 with free shipping.

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