Could I attache this under a metal chicken watering container to help keep it from freezing? Can it get wet and work outdoors in the winter?
206613
That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking).Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
206614
That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking). Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
206615
Nooo, it will be useless for that pjrpose. First, the glue will get rock hard if it will freeze and the pad will just fall off, second it is not made for wet tasks, i am pretty sure the isolation is not that good and risk of electrical shock would be very high. Please choose something else for your own safety.
330594
I have the whole system sitting in a shallow heated bird bath. Although the Brite Tap froze during one of our colder spells, water in Thermos/cooler was still not frozen. I sat the whole system near the heat lamp, and this has worked out great. The heat lamp is about 2.5 feet off the floor. I have an insulated and paneled chicken coop, and live in MI....but it's been really really cold this year. Last year the Brite Tap did not freeze. I LOVE this system, although the floor does get wet from the chickens letting it drip too much.
1241211
Yes, but it can't freeze. It should be protected from the sun. I would recommend enclosing it if you can.
1244710
Mike, I think that would be a question for the manufacturer. The 'plastic' interior may not be able to take the sub-freezing temp. Sorry but your question needs the expertise of the manufacturer.
1741183
I don't see why not. The heat makes it warp slightly. If it rains hard, it'll likely get water inside. I don't think cold temperatures would hurt it.
1104728
I don't think the cold will impair the workings of the timer, provided it is kept out of the snow and rain. That is just an opinion based on looking at its construction. John D
1464895
It's plastic, not metal. It's a nice, heavy plastic. I don't know if cold weather would affect it.
2062895
It will freeze if not drained, it will also rust internally if not drained. it is an electric motor and should not set in rain, although mine does in the summer. U should through something over it. so should I. hope this helps!
752615
Have not tried it outside of the coop. Not sure how it will work outside if it get very cold.
1738609
No, this unit needs to be inside, out of the weather. The string would be in the way of the chickens. I use mine to raise and lower the door on the inside.
181464
We have not had any problems with water or snow. My husband sealed it before He put it out. Our birds love it.
1923173
I have one in a pot in my porch along with some caladiums and it did just fine during the winter. It came back beautifully during mid spring. I put another in the ground last summer and the temps this winter did drop below freezing. So I'm not sure how the one in the ground will do. I'll update on that one later this spring.
1241214
It would be subject to freezing in cold climates, otherwise I do not see a reason why it can't be installed outdoors. The plastic housing would likely degrade over time in direct sunlight so a shady location would be better.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
1528977
I use mine with a 5 gallon galvanized poultry waterer. I sit the heater on some bricks to raise it. I live in Ohio and we have had 4 degree weather this year and the water has not freezed yet.
1885715
No, but I have one on my front porch and it's working fine. It's on a window sill and is protected from the weather. I also live in a warm and wet climate. I don't know how it would perform in a cold climate and I expect direct rain would ruin it. Mine isn't going to get wet where it is, even though it's outside.
348365
Yes; it will freeze. However, if you add RV potable antifreeze, it won't. That's what I did. *I recommend looking at the active ingredient's MSDS information and ensure it's safe for your plants / garden / yard and animals.