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Feeder condensation problem #9180450 02/02/25 10:37 PM
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I use some plastic barrel On Time feeders as secondary backup feeders at my stands. They come with plastic lids that clamp on air tight. My hanging ones in the woods I used deep dish pizza pans for lids because of the squirrels so I have never had a problem with those. More recently I got one on legs out in a windy open area that I wanted to retain the clamp on plastic lid. I noticed some condensation problems this season that I am sure would turn into mold problems with a slower off season feed rate. I saw a deer feeder breather kit online, but it is real pricey. On that same idea I simply installed a cheap valve cover breather for much less. Time will tell if it works.

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Interesting. I'm having the same problem with my Texas Hunter Fish feeders. I might give it a try.


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Re: Feeder condensation problem [Re: Sniper John] #9180463 02/02/25 11:03 PM
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I bought the 3/4 inch breather off Amazon for $9 and it came with the grommet. The grommet took a 1 1/4 inch hole, but I stopped drilling it just short of that for a tighter fit.

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Great idea. First feeders I built I made them super tight and weather stripped. Soon learned that was a bad idea; corn carries a ton of moisture.

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I pick up a twig and put it under the lid on the front of the box rail. Have not had an issue since.


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