GAMMA2 Gamma Seal Lid - Pet Food Storage Container Lids - Fits 3.5, 5, 6, & 7 Gallon Buckets
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Yes, this is possible. Any standard 5 gallon bucket will fit the threaded ring. If you're going to put consumables in it, make sure you use one of Lowe's $5 food grade buckets rather than one of their $3 commercial buckets.
The manufacturer, Gamma2, referred me to a third-party for replacement o-rings. rings. I ordered 12 of these solid black rubber shoes because they were said to be better than the originals. a major blunder They don't do any better than the ones that came with the lid in terms of preventing leaks. I'm now $26 in the hole. br>Are your lids completely sealed against the elements? Fill the bucket halfway with water, invert, and wait a minute to see what happens.
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Selected User Reviews For GAMMA2 Gamma Seal Lid - Pet Food Storage Container Lids - Fits 3.5, 5, 6, & 7 Gallon Buckets
I've been using Gamma2's seals for over a decade. In total, I've bought around 100 items. I used to tell everyone about these until recently. They were strong, long-lasting, and effective, but Gamma2 appears to have changed its lid design recently. The first tap of the rubber mallet cracked a lot of them. This is the same rubber mallet that I've used to install all of my other Gamma2 seals over the last ten years, following Gamma2's instructions. br>The seals I received are not the same as the ones I previously used. It's a brittle plastic. The o- There are a lot of loose rings. Screw- When you tighten it, it feels springy rather than solid. And the entire ensemble has a light feel to it - So much so that I weighed a new seal and one of my old Gamma2 seals on a scale. 337 grams is the weight of the previous seals. The new ones weigh in at 295 grams. If I measured the thickness of the seal ring's plastic with a micrometer, I suspect it would be thinner as well. To summarize, the following issues can be found in the 2020 lids I purchased:
- When struck with a mallet, brittle plastic deforms and cracks easily. br>- The lids don't stay closed; Lids unseal themselves after a few days, even when tightly screwed in, due to the "springy" light plastic. br>- orings are excessively large and frequently fall out during normal use.
These lids came in threes for me. One had a factory defect in the form of a small hole in the top caused by the mold. I contacted Gamma Seal directly, who informed me that I was out of luck and that Amazon might be able to assist me. So I requested a replacement product, which I just received, and to my surprise, it had the same defect. 2/4 lids that leak on a so-called "leak proof" design is extremely disappointing. They need their machine fixed, and the fact that the manufacturer refused to assist me is disappointing.
For over a decade, I've been a whitewater rafting guide. During that time, I used a lot of gamma buckets and lids. For a week-long river trip in September 2019, I purchased two new lids. The lid seals on both of the containers were broken. One came loose and couldn't be reinstalled, while the other got caught in the threads and was pinched and creased. A camera was damaged, a charging unit was ruined, and some clothes were soaked after water got into both buckets. I'm not sure why these lids are now so bad, but I'm not going to do it again. You shouldn't put your trust in them when it comes to waterproofing. They used to be good, but they aren't anymore.
a bucket with a capacity of 5 to 7 gallons A word of caution to any consumer considering purchasing this product. Purchase it as part of a set with a matching bucket, or don't purchase it at all. FYI: It will not fit in a low-cost bucket from Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Walmart, or Home Depot. I'm not lying when I say that I've tried everything. It will fit in a food-grade bucket that I received from a restaurant-related friend.
The first drawback was the odor. The ring has a strong odor that I assume will fade with time, but I'm not sure how long that will take. I wouldn't use one of these to seal a bucket of food until it's completely degassed. Looking at the rings that connect the bucket to the bucket only added to my dissatisfaction. The lip of the ring, which should meet the underside of the removable piece's rim, has four spots that resemble molding flash. Two of them have indents, and the adjacent beveled surface that mates with the gasket has deformed, collapsing slightly towards the flashing dimple. However, I'm not sure if that will be enough to keep a seal away. Protrusions make up the remaining two flashes. One of them is quite minor. The other is a tall, strong individual. It also prevents the lid from spinning on far enough to seal the container. Both of the lids I received have the same pattern of defects, and neither will seal unless and until I remove that nub, which, as "simple" as it sounds, I don't think will be as easy to do cleanly as it appears. It's also something I don't believe I should be forced to do. I would not recommend purchasing these lids online; instead, go to a store and inspect them first.
Water comes out of the lid. That is to say, it has a hole in it where air can escape. It's not like I'm the only one who feels this way. Similar sentiments can be found by searching online and looking through the questions here. There doesn't appear to be a simple solution. br>br> br>br>However, instead of one star, two stars are given because any air exchange between the inside and outside bucket will be slow in comparison to an open bucket. So, for me, the lid comes in handy.
It's a tight squeeze to get the ring on the bucket. I can see why other reviewers had cracking issues; with this much force on the ring, I could see cracks form over time. br>br>My problem was with the sealing capability. I filled the bucket with water and secured the lid with a tight screw. Water poured out of the bucket as soon as I tipped it over. As a result, air will leak in and out as well. The molding process results in bumps/bows in four places around the perimeter of the lid ring, as shown in the second photo. br>br>I came across another option, which is just a soft, pop-up window. That is more effective when used on the lid.
Great product; I had planned on ordering at least five more, but then I discovered that the same item is available at Home Depot for a lower price. br>br>So I would definitely recommend these; the water seal is excellent (though the O-rings are a little flimsy). They are easy to open and close with one hand, super stackable, and rigid enough to sit on (ring slips occasionally, but a few VERY small dots of super glue fixes this), they are easy to open and close with one hand, they are super stackable, and they are rigid enough to sit on. They truly transform a pickle bucket into a multi-functional storage, organization, and transportation tool. br>br>I even use it as a briefcase to transport my books and computer to and from the studio; it keeps them dry in the rain (I live in Alaska) and dust-free (we work with a lot of plaster and other dusty materials). )br>br>Once, I accidentally left it too close to the welding booth, and some slag hit the lid but didn't melt through. All that said, I must emphasize that THESE ARE HALF THE PRICE AT HOME DEPOT, and as far as I can tell, the same thing. br>br>All that said, I must emphasize that THESE ARE HALF THE PRICE AT HOME DEPOT, and as far as I can tell, the same thing. br>br>.
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