We have deer plant damage mostly in the winter when food supply is scare. Will the water freeze in winter making the unit inoperable?
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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.
348366
I am confident the unit will be inoperative when temperatures drop below freezing. Try fencing, netting, or a system that generates lights and noise.
348367
Yes. These units cannot be used when it freezes. They are warm weather useful only. Have you tried noxious sprays? I have had good luck with Liquid Fence. It is the most disgusting thing you will ever smell but it keeps the deer away as long as you re-spray regularly. I also put up a battery operated electric fence (which I bought on Amazon) to protect my most deer attractive plantings in the winter. I live in MN where temps are often 20 below zero but the batteries still only had to be replaced once a month this past winter.
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Mine did freeze this winter. I had to use a bowl and refill it frequently on days it did not get above freezing. If you have access to power you can place a bird bath warmer in your bucket and then hang it high so cords are out of the way. I do not have an outlet near my coop so I did not heat mine.
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I had it running this weekend in arrowhead it was fine. The heater was on to the house. I would imagine if it was below 30 the motor may not like it. I would not assume that because the water is moving it will not freeze at a lower temp. But I am sure the motor is not designed for freezing. But it really moves the water.
468804
I imagine the unit would work as long as the water was flowing and not frozen itself. Otherwise I do not know.
2024404
I've seen freezing water burst metal pipe so I don't think I would depend on that part. However, I use this for the plumbing in my fish pond which just came through another nasty winter with no damage to this piping. I believe the reason is that I keep one end of the pipe open during the winter and make sure there is no water in the pipe above the waterline of the pond. This gives the ice room for expansion while the pond is frozen over.
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Since I live in Florida, don't know what would happen if it froze - other than the water would expand Why not add some anti-freeze, would be easier than draining it, don't you think
204200
Mine doesn't seem to be affected by freezing temps/frozen water in it (Michigan). I imagine it will eventually get more brittle with exposure to sun, snow, etc., and of course it will get damaged if you try to chip the ice out & miss the ice though.
1959750
I never froze mine but that might be ok to keep it fresh,freeze part and keep some out to feed
1496884
I am sorry I really do not know. I bought this as a gift for somebody in Florida so there is no worry for freezing.Sorry I cannot be more help.
97006
I use mine in a basement where it doesn't get that cold. But if it gets to 30 degrees, that is below freezing so I imagine the water could freeze in the drain hose or the holding tank plus anywhere it travels in order to get to those places which might be harmful to the unit. Just a thought, I don't know for a fact.
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My intent is to clean it out and store it for the winter. This is the first winter we have used it so I do not know how it will handle the freeze / thaw with the soil left in place.
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I have never had it freeze on me, but I would say it should be good. Ya might want to contact the manufacturer.
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From someone who lives in WI I can't imagine why you would have your exterior water turned on in the first place if it's below freezing... If you did use this hose though in below freezing I would imagine if any water freezes inside the hose it will expand and degrade the integrity of the material so no, I wouldn't recommend it. I think a good rule of thumb is to turn all your spigots off and run them dry if it's that cold otherwise you run the risk of your pipes freezing which is a very expensive repair.
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I've never had this style freeze; The heating element heats the area under the water pan and keeps the space under the pan warm. You would need to go below your freeze line and install a good tube....should work.
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We go south for the winter, that prevents freeze damage! Seriously though, the tubes are rubber and would not be harmed by freezing, the caps are solid plastic, I doubt that the volume of water left in them would be a problem, but I suppose you could always put the original caps back for winter storage. Why don't you try contacting the mfr directly, they would be able to give you the proper answer. Good question though, I had not really thought about it before, but it does remind me, I do need to top up my batteries.
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If you plumb it properly, you can drain it for the winter. I believe there is built in freeze protection on this unit, however, which will activate the burner if it is at freezing point.
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Hello The unit you are inquiring about is an INDOOR unit - but in case you leave the house unattended, and it might be exposed to temperatures below freezing: You should inquire with the manufacturer, Tagaki Toll Free: 888.882.5244 My hunch is that if the house is unattended during freeze temperatures, the pipes would have an issue as well. Please call the manufacturer and be consulted for what is best in your specific situation. Regards, Buy and Large Inc