It must be critters!

[RogueDiscus]

My RO filters and 4 Brute cans are in my carport. A few months ago I noticed one of them seemed to be draining itself. I thought there was a back siphoning going on in the system. I eventually realized there was a leak in the Brute. That was odd. Well, it just happened again to another one. I think somebody's figured out they can bite a small hole in the can and get water! Although I and Chloe, our cat, do our best to deter them, we do get racoons, opossum, gophers, and rats.
I'm going to have to figure out how to protect them better.

[Adam S]

Well that's a pain. Brutes aren't cheap either. Do you have any spicy chilis on hand?

[RogueDiscus]

Yes, actually. I still have a bag full of dried Thai chilis from a couple seasons ago. What are you suggesting

[pm9ljr]

It was me. I hoped no one would catch us...But it was me... Sorry.. I am partial to Jalapenos and serranos

[Adam S]

If you boil the chilis and strain the liquid into a spray bottle, you'll have an all-natural pest spray. Might work on Lloyd's too, but upgrade to a pump sprayer.

Rats hate the stuff, but definitely take care when making and using it.

[pm9ljr]

It would hope my intended humor was not out of place

[Second Hand Pat]

It would hope my intended humor was not out of place

Not at all Lloyd It was worthy of a good chuckle lol!!
Pat

[brewmaster15]

Steve,
Ive had my heaters melt the inside of the brute pails..and that eventually caused a leaky pail.


Of course if its critter trying for water...A water dish or bird bath would probably be the easiest way here.
al