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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Vertical Fit - Shoddy Horizontal, July 18, 2005
I ordered this door a week ago and it just arrived to my delight -- my fiancee and I just moved into a tiny 3rd story apartment and our kitty-box is out on the balcony. We thought there'd be less "smell" issues, as my cat's a stinky one. :) Well, long story short, we live in FLORIDA. Having this door seemed like a blessing, as we'd give Stinky maximum access to the facilities, and save ourselves way too much hassle opening and closing doors for him. The door is very simple to setup - you will need a drill and screw driver. Basically, it uses spring-tensioners to wedge itself between the frames. So vertically, it's great. On the sides, big fat raspberry. They provide a "glass sweep" which is a 1/4" thick strip of rubber. Its supposed to adhere to the moving panel and "seal" it to the stationary panels... lets just say I've bought Post-Its with stronger adhesive. Second, they provide "Weather Stripping" to place between the moving panel and your new Pet Door. It's about 1/4" thick too but compresses instantly and doesn't pop back much.. so it's next to worthless as well. Like I said, we live in FLORIDA so a tight seal is imperative if we don't want to pay thousands $$ to Lakeland Electric. Also, the pet-door flap itself is gapped, which allows a pretty good flow of air and is *def* big enough for all the creepy-crawlies out there. So I bought silicone sealant and thicker padding, and all is well! OH! Also. The locks are NOT heavy duty and you can't lock the "other" side of the pet door as far as I can tell, so if you're not in an above-ground unit or you're in a high-crime area -- be forewarned!
But all in all, if you're handy, this door is great. :) Just needs some fine-tuning.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
May the Force be with you!, September 14, 2006
Okay the panel fits. Do you want a permanent install? If so you will have to drill holes in your doorframe and use sheet metal screws. I also recommend using weather stripping between the panel and the inside of the doorframe as the screws pull the door into the frame.
There will be gap, which negates your screens effectiveness... I use a pool noodle to fill the gap so the flies don't come in if the weather permits a screen.
The glass trapped between the sliding door and the door panel... which is now and forever unreachable unless the panel is removed... will remain dirty and full of dead bugs, spider webs ect.... until you unscrew everything, un-tape everything and pull the panel out... then, and only then will you be able to clean the unreachable glass.
You will need 2-sided tape along with duct tape to keep the door sweep in place as the weather changes. Duct tape has a dark side and a light side and holds the universe together... hence it has the "Force" necessary to keep the sweep from flopping off onto the floor if the weather changes and the gooey on the tape reacts to differences in humidity levels. If there is a sudden change in the weather i.e. a cold front move in forcing a moist and naughty air south... or visa versa... nothing, not even super glue, double sided, plus duct tape... will work. Trust me, I have many years of first hand experience with this phenomenon.
I also recommend a wood bar to keep the sliding glass door from being opened when you are gone.
Fervent prayer and fasting is required to bind the evil ones from breaking and entering in your now compromised entry... but... if someone really wants into the house, it doesn't take much doggie door or not. A swift kick by any teenage thug demanding entry into the house is all that is required.
If you have a very large dog, hopefully the thought of getting mauled by the animal will keep the thieves away... because people in a variety of shapes and sizes can fit through the medium, large, and extra large size flaps... easily.
I love the dog door and I really don't worry about Breaking and Entering as I have insurance and the two BIG dawg's got the outside... the door is for the little guy who needs a bit more protection from the elements etc...
This is my 2nd door; I've fiddled with it for years and have it down to a science. Would I poke a hole in the wall and put a permanent door in? No. Would I poke a hole in a fireproof door and put a door in? I'm not sure... a small door -- in a replaceable door... maybe.
my 2cents... hope it helps. If it does... vote helpful. Thanks//jb
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Complete disappointment, September 18, 2007
Unfortunately I purchased this item and fitted it after some difficulty. I have smaller, vinyl door. No matter what you try the doorlock will not function with the given hardware. Even more disappointing was the poor quality of the door itself. The plastic insert was too small to block the entry hole when inserted and our dog just knocked it out of the hole and ran straight through it as if it was not there. I eventually had to package it up and return it, itself no small task. The Customer Service guy was very nice and helpful, but no hint of an apology for the trouble I had to go to.
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