Panel Pet Door Comparison Chart| Manufacturer | Brand | Glass
Type | Tools
Required1 | Track Height Adjustment
Ranges4 | Custom
Heights Available?5
-
User Adjustable 'Rise'?6 |
|---|
| Your Choice: "Temporary" or "Semi-Permanent" Installation2
|
| Patio Pacific |
Thermo Panel III with
Endura Flap |
Dual Pane |
No Tools | 74 1/2"-771/2"
771/4"-801/4"
93"-96" |
Yes
Yes |
Quick Panel III
with
Endura Flap | Extra Heavy
Single Pane | No tools | 741/2"-771/2"
771/4"-801/4"
93"-96" |
Yes
Yes |
| Ideal Pet Products | Ideal
Fast Fit | Single Pane | No tools |
75" - 771/2"
77 3/4"-801/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
Yes No |
High Tech
Pet Products |
Power Pet
Door Panel |
Single Pane |
No Tools |
75" - 771/2"
77 3/4"-801/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
No No |
"Quasi -
Temporary" Installations
Some panels are close to temporary in that they don't
need to be fastened into the track with sheet metal screws. However, they
still require tools to install or remove. |
| Hale Pet
Door |
Omni |
Dual Pane |
Wrench |
Various |
Yes
No |
| Pet 1
Product |
Pet 1
Product |
Dual Pane |
Provided handle, bolts, hex key |
76"-84"
92"-100" |
No
Yes |
|
Z Industries |
Pride |
Single Pane |
Drill, screwdriver on install only |
781/2"-81" |
No No |
| "Semi-Permanent" Only Installations2
|
|
Ideal Pet
Products |
VIP
Vinyl Panel |
Dual Pane
Low "E" Glass |
Drill, Screwdriver |
76 3/4"-78 1/2"
79 3/4"
x 811/2"
84 3/4"-86 1/2"
92 3/4"-94 1/2" |
No No |
|---|
| Hale Pet
Door |
Standard | Dual Pane | Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver |
Various |
Yes
No |
| Pet Safe | Pet Safe
Deluxe | Single Pane | Drill,
screwdriver | 77 3/4"-811/4"
92"-96" | No
No |
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. |
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