Litter-Robot Automatic III Open Air Questions & Answers

Sorry no, Breeders choice is too large, too light and none clumping. Best to transition to suitable clumping litter in the manual tray before introducing the Robot for easier transition. Particle size and weight are important to the sieving process. Do ask for more information at sales@catevolution.com.au

Tofu usually is too large and too light to work in the Robot which is designed for clay clumping with particle size and weight important for the sieving or scooping process. We are excited to advise we have been testing and now have a tofu litter on the way, which should be on our website in September, that is suitable for the LR3, Litter-Robot III Open Air. Yah!

The bags on our website are biodegradable. You can use any bag you prefer, as long as the opening is large enough (50cm)

Hi Willow.

The size of the outfall chute is 10.5x12.5cm.

How well the large lumps are dumped will depend on setting rate of the litter, and how well the set clumps stay together or fragment.

We recommend fast clumping, low dust litters, with carbon or activated charcoal, but you may find fast clumping and super absorbant form harder clumps when set. The Robot is designed for a wide range of litters. You would need to test to see what particular litter was best suited to your cats health/output parameters.

A softer setting litter, such as the organic Applaws crushed walnut shell, maybe a solution for you, as it would be less hard set and more likely to fracture when dumping, to allow better fall through.

We are unable to test your cats issue, but do also note there is a 90 day guaranteed money back (less shipping) if the Robot is unsuitable and returned in good clean condition in original box with original paperwork.

I trust this assists, and do ask if you have further questions.

As a tip, make sure you have your cats using suitable clay clumping litter in their manual system BEFORE introducing the Robot, as familiar litter will help them recognise the Robot is the new litter box, just a different shape, and will make the transition faster and easier for all. If you need assistance or more information, please do not hesitate to email sales@catevolution.com.au

HI Dannielle, thanks for the query.
1. The Litter-Robot III Open Air was upsized to cater for Maine Coon cats. There isnt an upper weight limit really, as long as your cats are comfortable in the globe. Its designed so they enter and turn around, and can put their paws on the front lip, heads out and bottoms inside. Ragdoll and Maine Coons are both long bodied and long tailed, and the design works well. If you need help encouraging the enter and turn, just ask.
2. You can use a wide range of litters in the Litter-Robot, as its designed for clay clumping, with particle size and weight important in the sieving process. Aldi works ok, although its quite dusty. Its best to introduce the Robot using the litter your cats are used to, and Aldi will work for this purfectly. Once transitioned, you may want to consider a better litter that is a) low dust b) fast clumping c) has carbon or activated charcoal. A better litter will reduce deep cleaning, have less waste, and odour help in globe and tray is recommended for Aussie Summers. One of the big benefits of the Robot with multiple cats is you use a lot less litter, as you top up, not throw out. I use 1kg of litter per week for my 1 cat, and it means my Robot paid me back over time, for the initial investment. Its also great to know Im not throwing out lots of litter every week, into landfill.
Do ask if you need more information. Email is sales@catevolution.com.au

HI Dannielle, we work cat hours lol! Just to give some general help, the Robot scoops by separating any soiled (clumped) litter from clean, and deposits it into the waste drawer. The chute is 110mmx125mm. So my answers are based on estimation and suggestion, as we have an oriental (Shadow), who is about 4kg and deposits accordingly.
3. large lumps can get stuck and not drop down. My suggestions would be you would need to try different litters to see what worked best, and you may want to mix together. Clay that is not as good at clumping can be better (based on reports from diabetic cat owners with large urine output), as the structure will break up and fall better, rather than be a solid ball. However, super clumping can be better, as it may make smaller tighter balls. Also, something non-clay, such as Applaws crushed walnut shell, may be the solution, as its softer. It clumps well but is more fragile, so you could find that on dump, too large lumps disintegrate and drop better. Litter choice is yours, but it needs to be clumping, and if you are considering non-clay, ask as particle size and weight are important. Applaws is on the light side for the cat sensor, so you need heavier cats, for example, as it still drops through the sieve ok (the most important thing).
4. Go carbon or activated charcoal as an additive is you can. Best litter for the the Robot for maintenance, is fast clumping, low dust, activated charcoal or carbon for hot summer conditions. SoPhresh works well, but the activated charcoal version is better if you want some odour help.
sales@catevolution.com.au is our email, but its great that you are putting these questions out via ProductReview, as we appreciate being able to share the knowledge about the amazing Litter-Robot!

Hi Ray, no problem. The Robot is designed for clay clumping litter, and the motor should be fine. Sophresh is ok, fill to under the line, between half and 1 cm, as at that level of the globe, 1cm=1kg. You should have about 4.5kg in the globe when filled first time, then top up as used ;o) If you want another product, non-clay which is lighter, Applaws crushed walnut shell is popular with some customers. It can be too light for the cat sensor, so let me know if you have any issues. fill to just over the line - not so much that any clean litter is dumped. You are also welcome to send a video with sound for assessment of your motor ;o) sales@catevolution.com.au

Also there are some corn litters but size and weight of the particle is important. Pellet style, tofu, paper, a lot of wood and corn dont work in the Robot.

HI Ray, I have posted on your other question ;o) I will give you a call. The short answer is yes, you can change wait time, which is the time between deposit and cycle. Time chosen depends on litter clumping ability. Weight for the Robot should be about 4.5kg (roughly) into the globe on first fill. As litters vary in density/weight, you may need to be under the line for dense litter (2cm-0.5cm), on the line, or slighty over for light litter. email your litter choice to sales@catevolution.com.au and I will assist further. Purina clumping time is similar to Sophresh, as is density, so both should be fill to about 1cm-0.5cm under the line on the liner, and 7 minute wait time.

Thanks so much Donna. You are purrfectly correct, Oz Pet is not suitable as not clumping, and wood based litter is generally too light weight for the Robot. The Litter-Robot has been designed to use a variety of clay clumping litters, as weight and particle size are important. Some natural litters such as Wonder Wheat also work, but you are best to ask and we will assist as much as possible. If considering purchase of a Litter-Robot, its best to transition your cats to suitable litter in the manual system prior to introducing the new automatic lifestyle. PS love the input Donna - the Robot is quite the lifestyle changer ;o)