Where do you put it and in what kind of weather?
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this box was bought for feral cats, we put it on our deck in the winter, and under the deck for summer.
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We put ours under our deck, only so it doesn't show. It is supposed to be good in all kinds of weather. However, our claustrophobic dog refuses to use it! I recommend getting one at least one size larger than the manufacturer recommends.
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The igloo is meant for all kinds of weather and works better if the front is protected too. Placed facing a wall under eaves overhanging house with dense brush behind it helps it stay dry in windy rainy weather. The added "door" didn't work well until duct taped to create a water runoff for a rainy winter season that has wind from all directions. Strangely enough, my feral cat loves it with the addition of cushions and blankets to perch on and cuddle into. You'll want something soft inside it for your dog or cat.
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we have a covered walk around porch-so we put this on the porch with the door facing the house-this keeps rain, snow and wind out.
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If you have humidity, you want to put ice in both the top and the area that has the water and make sure you don't have the setting selected that adds more moisture. This will give you more cooler air flow. You also will want it to be set in the swing setting. Once you get used to what settings to use under what weather it will make it easier.
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I would not put it outside but keep its size under control and keep it inside. My outside temp. is 8F at this point.
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As long as it has air flow around it you can put it just about anywhere. I have four of them. One on top of my clothes dryer, one on a chest of drawers, one on the floor in my dining room and one in a book shelf.
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Personally I think keeping this in a location subject to weather 365 daya a year is not a good idea. Mine is in a semi-covered area and I covered it in plastic to prevent winter snow and ice damage. I also do not store potting soil directly in the soil area, partly because I also use as a server on my deck for parties. Rain does get inside even on the side with the solid cover.
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Ah, in that case, I would leave it up. You probably have the best weather in the nation. Keep it up if it's not in your way and if you plan on using it all year long! We can only use it about 3 months each year in NJ.
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it should be protected from rain and freezing temperatures.so it can be mounted outdoors but in a weather protected location (ie. a box). used mine under a tarp one summer.
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Yes, I let the sun warm it up either outside or is it's to cold outside place by window inside. Once warmed up lay flat with books, rocks anything really and keep by sun for a day or two, you will know when its ready.
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If you use it in the summer use shinny side out. It'll help keep it cooler.
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Place it in the sun or hang it where you want it. The sun will charge it. After dark it will have a dim light; when it senses motion, it will have a bright light.
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Ours is in a well covered patio. Can't give much help..While it is outside, it isn't hit by the rain or much sun.
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Mine is located inside my house. Just looking at how it's built it doesn't look like it could survive long outside. I suppose it would work fine, but eventually the humidity, sun, and other elements would wear it down.
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We left ours outside during most weather. If it was going to be a bad storm we unplugged it. If it looked like hail, we brought it inside. Otherwise, ours stayed under an old oak tree nearly every day.
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I stake it to the ground at the poles but also added some small nylon ropes and attached them near the roof to add sway protection (your reference to guy wires) in case a storm comes up. With the sides down, it's a big area for the wind to grab.
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maybe under a covered porch. depending where you live, you may not want to leave it out during winter
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This question is older but in case the original poster or someone else still wants an answer: Yes, you can set it up outside in the winter. I would recommend putting a tarp under it to keep the bottom dry. Don't leave it out to get damp. If it does get damp / wet, set it up in your garage or similar covered area and run it till it is dry. You do not want to fold it up and put it away with it being damp. Also, I know this may be obvious, but don't set it up and run it in the rain.
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It is hard to keep temp where you want it with wind. For me my house block most the wind most of the time so its only a occasional problem. I guess it depends on where you put it how much of a problem the wind may be.