I hike/snowmobile backcountry and frequently encounter temps around 0 degrees F. How well does the water reservoir resist freezing?
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I'm not sure, I do believe I've read somewhere where it does freeze up...might have been the hose though, and not the reservoir. I think they sell an insulated hose for that reason but can't be sure about the reservoir itself.
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Hi Dawn. So the short answer is I don't know. But I wouldn't expect it to have any magical powers in resisting freezing. That same air-scape suspension that allows your back to stay cool in the summer would keep your body heat from warming the reservoir in the winter. Though, if your back is full, it is the first thing on the back side of that pack. I hope that helps.
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Have NOT tried it in cold weather, hose has never kinked with regular use though. The whole system is good quality, so above freezing should be fine.
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It keeps the water from freezing. It does not get to 75 degrees in freezing weather.
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Down into the freezing area, you'll be fine. Even short periods of sub freezing if it's covered. It will run most of the time but stay 104. Below zero? I doubt it.
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It has worked well in temps below 50 f. I have not run it any colder yet but I feel it should have no problems. It starts instantly.
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Should not be a problem as long as it is in the shade and the temp does not get below freezing. If the temp does then it would have to be drained or the pump will crack from the frozen water.
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Haven't tested that out with cold water, but it probably would be OK after initially freezing it.
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I have not used outside in cold. but I'm sure if it was under a tent it would be fine or if not It runs on batteries so all good just don't get batteries wet. good luck!! I'm going to try the cold :) :)
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I have mine set to a temperature of about 40 degrees F. No ice build-up yet, 3 months and running. I'm happy with my purchase.
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at least 10 degree's. The water was freezing and I kept the cover on it for two days and it was perfect. Hope that helps.
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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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I have never taken the temperature of the water but the heater is strong enough to keep the water from freezing in all weather we have experienced in Minnesota over the past two seasons, last year being much colder. If I had to guess I would have to say somewhere in the upper 30's.
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Yes, if the waterer is outside in subfreezing conditions the water will freeze.
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I try to stay on top of it so it doesn't get so deep but the main thing is how powdery the snow is. When it is really wet it is too heavy and ice is too hard. This works well within it's limitations.
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Boy, you've really got me with this question. I have had mine out in 0 degree temperatures and below and it has never frozen. I'm only guessing, but I would think that it would be some solution containing alcohol or some other chemical that would keep it from freezing. I'm currently use the Silva Ranger compass because it gives me more options such as having a mirror, better for back course/reciprocal headings, etc. and I've never had a Silva, Suunto or Brunton compass freeze and I've used them all in Alaska, Greenland and Iceland.
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Depends on what you mean by cold. We have had some 15-20 degree lows here where I hunt this season. It didn't seem to affect it's performance. If you run alkaline batteries like I am, you will experience a significantly reduced battery life below freezing. However, that's par for the course with all cams.
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This mat can maintain 10-20 degrees F above ambient temperature. I don't think it will be able to maintain something from freezing when the ambient temperature is below zero (temperature differential is more than 30 degrees F). You will need something else to help it out such as extra insulation or an additional heat source.