100cm bin cage

[Maz]

I came across this bin cage last night. It's 100cm x 50cm x 50cm which is a really good size for a bin cage. Those are probably external measurements, and the wheel arches seem to be protrude slightly in the inside corners of the bin, but it's still a really good size for a bin cage. It's £35 at Asda (£40 at Argos) so is probably the cheapest cage available in that size bracket. And bin cages only need basic tools. It's a really useful box as well and theirs tend to be easier to cut without cracking. It also has a securely fastening lid. I've added it to the list of cages thread.

Really Useful Clear Large Plastic Trunk - 160L | Home | George at ASDA

Heavy duty storage trunk for storing power tools, garden tools, garden storage, cushions and toys. Long ergonomic flip up handleand large wheels for transpor...

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[elusive]

I do remember someone somewhere using that before, it is a really good size, I think they had a bit of an issue with the hamster trying to chew the wheel bits but then some hams will chew anything! I think it would be a good bin for a Russian or Chinese anyway.

 

[Maz]

I suppose if that happened, the wheel bits could be covered with something - like sticking hemp mat on them. Maybe the hamster thought they were in the way. I think it's less likely if the bedding is deep enough that they don't show.

 

[RainbowBrite]

I ordered this once and it came totally cracked. I saw in the reviews it almost always turns up cracked. They put it in a big box without any packaging around it.

I wanted to use it to make a hospital cage.

 

[Maz]

That is annoying it arrived broken but I think most sellers would replace it if that happened. Buying it directly from Argos or Asda is probably safer in that case. This happens a lot with perspex cages as well - them arriving cracked (and even some cage bases).

 

[RainbowBrite]

I bought it from Asda and got a refund. If possible I would not buy it from there due to the poor packaging. I got a refund as it would have only happened again.

 

[Maz]

It's cheap though! People could go into the store to buy it, is what I meant . I'm always keen to find some suitable cages under £70 as everything is so expensive now.

 

[Maz]

I bought it from Asda and got a refund. If possible I would not buy it from there due to the poor packaging. I got a refund as it would have only happened again.

Glad you got a refund - and I know what you mean - if it happens once you think it might happen again and be more disappointment and hassle.

 

[Member ID2]

I doubt that it is a genuine rub at that price. Really useful could be used as a discriptive term rather than a brand.
The biggest rub i'm aware of is the 145l which has gone up to around £50.
I don't know for sure though and could be wrong of course.

 

[Maz]

I think it is It has their trademark handles and side design. Good point though - it's not listed on their website. They do have a 64 litre on that looks identical on their website though - same wheels and handle.

 

[Maz]

Strange it's not listed on their website, but the solid coloured version is on Amazon and it links the really useful box store. I'm sure no-one else could use that brand name.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Really-Useful-Products-Wheeled-Recycled/dp/B07VFTWR7N

 

[Maz]

But then in the product description at the top it says

Brand

Really Useful Box

Maybe these are an offshoot of the RUB bin brand or something.

 

[elusive]

I doubt that it is a genuine rub at that price. Really useful could be used as a discriptive term rather than a brand.
The biggest rub i'm aware of is the 145l which has gone up to around £50.
I don't know for sure though and could be wrong of course.

I just had a look on the RUB website & they do have one that’s exactly the same design but only 64L, this one isn’t on there as far as I can see so maybe not.

 

[Member ID2]

But then in the product description at the top it says

Brand

Really Useful Box

Maybe these are an offshoot of the RUB bin brand or something.

It is a genuine rub then. That's a reasonable price for box of that size. I'm pleasantly surprised that they haven't gone up in price.

I only use rubs because there is quite a difference in quality between those and others. Rubs are easier to work with and they are stronger.

 

[Maz]

I agree it does seem cheap for a RUB bin. As it's not listed on their website though I suspect it might be an offshoot company - but they own both brand names apparently. Really useful products and really useful bin. A bit confusing though.

 

[Maz]

I've emailed them to check Because they are associated with a particular quality.

 

[elusive]

It does seem odd if a lot of people have received cracked or damaged ones, I had loads of RUB bins in various sizes & they’re all really strong & never anything damaged.

 

[Maz]

I know - the reviews suggest a lot arrive cracked if ordering online - but then some reviews say they are thick plastic and strong boxes and most of the comments seem to suggest lack of packaging.

 

[kksophia]

Is it more difficult to make this RUB 160L top meshed?

 

[Socks' Mum]

What do you use to cut the plastic? I would like to use a small box to hold the guinea pigs' hay so they can feed and lounge in it, but the box would need an entrance as they are not climbers