I purchased this feeder last year through Cabellas, as they were cheaper than going factory direct at the time. In the 10 months I have had it, there have been no issues at all. I have mine about 2 feet from the bank, and I can guarantee the pellets are thrown every bit of 30 feet. The bulk are probably in the 20-25 foot range into the water. The feeder sat a few months over the winter with no feed, but continued running through the cycles, and the battery is still showing 100%, compliments of the solar panel. I don't have any idea where there could be leaks from the earlier post, unless they left the lid off, or the sight window might have been cracked.
Wish they would have had this deal when I got mine. Great feeder.
