Best budget flap where microchip entry isn't needed
PetSafe Manual-Locking Cat Flap Review
4.1(17,226 Amazon ratings)
Typical UK price: £12–£25
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Our experience fitting it
Manual flaps still make up a decent share of our fittings — rural properties, flats, and rented homes where the tenant wants something simple and cheap.
Pros
- Very inexpensive and widely available
- No batteries or electronics to fail
- 4-way lock: open, in only, out only, fully locked
- Dual magnets and draught excluder keep it from flapping in wind
Cons
- Any cat can push it open — no exclusion of strays
- Thin flap can rattle in exposed doorways
- No curfew or tracking features
Specifications
| Aperture required | 165mm W × 171mm H |
|---|---|
| Outer frame | 212mm W × 227mm H |
| Tunnel depth | 48mm |
| Batteries | None required |
| Locking | 4-way manual lock |
| Materials suitable | Wood, uPVC, brick, metal, glass panel |
Fitting notes from our installers
Because it's a small, shallow flap it suits thin wooden doors and window panels well. In glass we still need a new toughened panel with the aperture pre-cut.
We fit this model into uPVC doors, composite doors and glass doors across the North West and Yorkshire.
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Compare with other cat flaps
SureFlap Microchip Cat FlapBest overall for most single- and two-cat homes
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SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap ConnectBest smart cat flap for app control and activity tracking
PetSafe Microchip Cat FlapBest value microchip flap and best for multi-cat homesSee also our SureFlap vs PetSafe comparison and microchip vs manual guide.