General Information About the
PetSafe Deluxe Patio Panels
for Sliding Glass Doors

When Radio Systems purchased both US Pet Products (formerly Pet-Eze) and Johnson Pet Dor in 1998, they found themselves with two lines of panel pet doors--the Pet-Eze Deluxe 81 and the Johnson Patio Panel.  Rather than continue these two popular lines, Radio Systems decided to combine what they felt were the best features of both into a new panel pet door using their trade name 'PetSafe'. The result is the PetSafe Deluxe Patio Panel Pet Door which we carry in every size, adjustment range and frame color available. 

The PetSafe panel incorporates the original Pet-Eze flap in the same sizes that were originally available in the Pet-Eze Deluxe 81 series excluding the 'Medium/Tall' (8¹/₂" W x 15" H with 5" Rise). Though the PetEze flap is one-part, as opposed to the Johnson two-part flap, it performs well and has been extremely popular over the years. The one-part design is also more compact, which leaves more room for you to walk out the door.

A major concern of the old Pet-Eze panel, however, was that a hacksaw was needed for installation and this seemed to be a barrier for some customers. Therefore, the remainder of the new PetSafe panel is identical to the discontinued Johnson panel which had a spring-loaded self-adjusting height feature.

In short, the new PetSafe patio panel is the same as the Johnson patio panel but with PetEze flaps and rise dimensions.

The mechanism provided to lock your sliding glass door consists of a lock mounted on the pet door (not shown in the graphic) together with a bracket intended to be mounted on the sliding glass door with sheet metal screws. The lock then engages the bracket locking the door closed. Notice that this approach is why the pet door must be semi-permanent only as the lock would not work if the pet door were not screwed down.  The PetSafe lock does not mate to the lock on your sliding glass door--too many different ones out there.

There are quite a few details that might be important for you to think about in purchasing any panel pet door. Begin with 'Key Points' to get a quick overview of the most important issues. Then study the 'Comparison Chart' and read the information on the Patio Panel FAQ page which cover the fine points of patio pet doors.  Draft Stopper is included.