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The heart of a pet door is
the flap. Here's a comparison of
the flaps of the various pet door brands. There are very significant
differences. |
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Panel Pet Door Comparison Chart |
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Manufacturer | Brand |
Glass
Type | Tools
Required1 |
Track Height Adjustment
Ranges4 |
Custom
Heights Avail?5
-
User Adjustable 'Rise'?6 |
| Recommended Patio
Pet Door Panels |
|
Patio Pacific |
Thermo Panel IIIe with
Endura Flap |
Dual Pane
Low "E" Glass |
No Tools |
74 1/2"
- 77 1/2"
77 1/4"
- 80 1/4"
93" - 96" |
Yes
Yes |
Quick Panel III
with
Endura Flap |
Extra Heavy
Single Pane |
No tools |
74 1/2"
- 77 1/2"
77 1/4"
- 80 1/4"
93" - 96" |
Yes
Yes |
|
Pet 1 Product |
Pet 1 Product |
Dual Pane |
Provided handle,
bolts, hex key |
76" - 84"
92" - 100" |
No
Yes |
High Tech
Pet Products |
Power Pet
Door Panel |
Single Pane |
No Tools |
75" - 77 1/2"
77 3/4"
- 80 1/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
No No |
|
Other Patio Panel Pet Doors |
|
Hale Pet Door |
Standard |
Dual Pane |
Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver |
Various |
Yes
No |
|
Omni |
Dual Pane |
Wrench |
Various |
Yes
No |
|
Pet Safe |
Pet Safe
Deluxe |
Single Pane |
Drill,
screwdriver |
77 3/4"
- 811/4"
92" - 96" | No
No |
|
Z Industries |
Pride |
Single Pane |
Drill, screwdriver on install only |
78 1/2"
- 81" |
No No |
|
Ideal Pet Products |
Ideal
Fast Fit |
Single Pane |
No tools |
75" - 77 1/2"
77 3/4"
- 80 1/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
Yes
No |
Ideal "Modular"
Patio Pet Door |
Single Pane |
Some Tools |
75 5/8"
- 80 3/8" |
No No |
VIP
Vinyl Panel |
Dual Pane |
Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver |
76 3/4"
- 78
1/2"
92 3/4" -
94
1/2" |
No No |
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|
900 Series |
Dual Pane |
Drill, Screwdriver |
75 3/8"
- 80
3/8"
91" - 96" |
No No |
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1 'No tools'
means that the panel itself doesn't require tools to install. However, the
included lock will always require drilling holes. To avoid drilling of holes
completely use the 'broomstick-in-the-track' technique, also called a "Charlie
Bar", for locking the sliding door against the pet door.
2 All panel pet doors may be installed
semi-permanently by toe-nailing into the track with sheet metal screws.
'Semi-permanent only' panels have a built-in lock and must be toe-nailed in
place for the lock to work.
4 The ranges shown are available 'off the shelf'.
Be cautious if your track measurement is near the bottom of a range (see A
'Note of Caution' on the 'Patio
Panel FAQ' page). There is always a surcharge for custom height panels.
5 'Custom heights' are for adjustment ranges other than the
standard ones. An important example is installation of a short panel pet
door in a sideways sliding window. The customers measurement is placed near
the middle of the adjustment range. Custom height orders may be placed on
the web or in writing. They are not returnable. The manufacturer warranty
still applies.
7
Patio Pacific recommends that the top of the flap (flap height dimension
added to 'rise') be at least as tall as the top of the pets shoulder. The
pet will duck his head and pick his feet up; but it is preferable that he
not have to crouch.
6
A "User
Adjustable Rise" allows the user to change the 'rise'
dimension of the pet door. This can be very helpful if a new pet is acquired
or if the needs of the existing pet change. |
