How does the Brite Tap hold up in freezing temperatures?
330592
It froze up but it did not break. Keep a minimum amount of water in it then in morning added Luke warm water to thaw
330593
It freezes easily; however, it is easier and cleaner to take indoors for thawing than a traditional metal waterer with an open trough that fills with leaves and mud. I recommend this system.
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.
1306518
The water is room temperature when you first turn it on, but after a few seconds the water becomes very warm. It cycles through your warm tap. It should not be a problem in the winter. We have had one for a year then added them to our whole house. Have not had any complaints in the winter as far as temp. Again it becomes very warm water with in seconds.
348216
Just recently purchasing my alpha dog I have only used it a few times in the cold and did not have any problems. I always carry extra batteries for the caller and my decoy.
808388
I have not used in freezing temperatures. Heated waterer is best, they have one similar to this. This is the best waterer for regular use.
1696650
I live in Los Angeles so we dont encounter freezing out here but there is no issue with plus 100 degrees as this isnt a plug-in and resistance is in proportion to speed. Lovely machine. My first AirDyne was used for more than 15 years
1336090
Yes, it operates at very low temperatures and has a defrost cycle, which is why I purchased it. It has survived temperatures as low as 8 °F.
311226
We've had one of these for over a year--through the hottest of the summer and sub-freezing winter. I thought it would be unbearable in the winter. If you can hold your hands under cold running water then this is going to feel fine on your delicate parts!
1037113
This is a really great device. I've had it for over a year now and with daily use, I've only replaced the batteries once. As for the cold and hot weather, it works perfectly fine. I'm in Chicago and it doesn't get much colder than here in the winter and super hot in the summers. I totally recommend it.
709900
Mine was on the tender & locked all winter. Checked on it a couple of times. Started it up after 6 months and no problem!
1317390
Cynthia, I honestly don't know. Temperatures here can reach well below zero and I haven't had any issues with real cold temps. My guess if water did get on the compressor and found a way into the compressor itself, cold temps may have frozen and expanded some components causing it to fail. Similiar to a cracked engine block of a motor boat that wasn't winterized properly. Again, only a guess as my unit thankfully continues to operate without issues.
1908720
We are currently going through winter, and we had no issues with it. The few times my children have used it worked just fine.
649723
Not a problem. It works great in all weather. I live in Northern MN and it does get cold and it keeps working.
1329035
Were I live definitely does not get as cold as Chicago for extended periods of time but we do occasionally dip into the single digits for a week or so at a time and during those times they have performed perfectly always coming on. We are in 30's and 20's most nights during the winter and they work fine never had any problems with them not operating in those low temps. They have worked perfectly in the snow and rain with no issues and have had them installed for longer than six months and I am still using the same dollar store batteries I put in them when I first got them.
747270
I had the same question when mine arrived a year ago. But after plugging it in just before freezing temps, it did the job just fine. The water doesn't even feel warm to the touch, which I'm sure our pet appreciates. So, it just works...
1055067
It depends on temperature and frequency of activation. I'm in NY and it's' been very cold. After about 2 months the units performance became erratic. Just replaced the batteries and it's working well in the snow and fridgid temps. Keeping the dogs away.
143552
I've never had this happen, and I've used it at temperatures below zero. But, I suppose it depends. If you're using it in the Arctic or Antarctic, then it probably would freeze some what. I bet if you're not out too long it would work at temperatures around -10C to -15C for a long time. Colder than that, and it might begin to freeze over a bit. I would check out the manufacturer's specifications and make sure that whatever temperature you plan to use it in is within the spec range.
1094294
Never have had a problem. Live in a northern state and have survived 6 winters without issue.