What precautions, if any, do you have to take to use this during the winter with constant temperatures below freezing?
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The heater itself has a built-in electric freeze protection. This protects ONLY the heater itself (provided you have electricity, of course). However, the installer must protect all the pipes leading to and from the heater separately. I use both insulation and electric heat tapes. I have not had an extended cold period without electricity since I installed the heater. My plan is to drain the heater if this happens. I have installed the drain valves as recommended, and expect that I can drain all water in the heater when necessary. Naturally, I am also able to drain the pipes in the whole house should a really prolonged cold period without electricity occur.
969161
Tina; As far as I know there is no way to keep things from freezing. If you have a way to put it some place warmer because it keeps things 30-40 degrees cooler than the outside temps, that may help.
983020
Yes, I have used it at about 35 degrees F. It's components are an electric motor, hydraulic fluids and metal and they should all work below freezing.
2257840
I'm using indoors. I'm sure heat would be ok, not sure about freezing temps.
1851542
Not that we know of. We live in NC, so we don't get below zero temps. But, it worked perfectly when we were down to 10 degrees.
670778
I havent had the opportunity to use it in temps that low. I do, however, suspect it will be susceptible to water and ice, as it does attach to the license plate frame and will be out in all kinds of weather. So far it has done what I wanted it to do. I did wrap all connections in electrical tape, as I think moisture will be its main enemy.
1923121
I have used it below 50 and it was fine - below 30 would be freezing - so no for that
858881
On my pool pole, it has been terrific, severely strong, even in the winter. I don't see why you could not use it in freezing weather, because you prime the Fiberfix in water first.
858156
I had to leave mine in snow and ice and subfreezing temperatures this winter at a remote location. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to check how it did and I won't be able to do it until the end of April. If no one else has a better answer and you're not in a hurry, I'll provide an update at that time.
2250348
Have not tried this yet but do not see why not. Just keep temp down. Should be easy in the cold months.
238710
The way I have understood it, and used the product, is when "winterizing" my machine and getting ready for an extended period of non-use. It's supposedly used mainly for cleaning out and "anti-freezing" the pump. I don't live in a particularly cold winter climate (SE United States) but it does drop well below freezing sometimes during the winter. But, using it prior to using the pump the first time: NOT NECESSARY.
1667039
Have not tried it out in the cold, but I can go spray something with it & let you know.
143554
Most definitely! I used it every day during the last 2 winter and it continuously froze up on me. It only occured during moments of HEAVY labor in 10*F
82788
I don't anticipate a problem with cold temperatures. However, we never got to try it in the winter--because our 95 lb rescue dog pulled this from the ground. Not one, but two! So use with caution
1738460
That is correct - this pad is not thermostatically controlled and, generally speaking, should not be used in above-freezing conditions. I solved that issue by adding a thermostat to the circuit. My pad now comes on and off around 25 degrees to keep my battery warm when it's cold but doesn't cook it when the weather is nice.
1597269
The freeze protection maintains 44 F. Use Comfortemp if you'd like a fair temperature more suitable for comfort.
1575387
I have used it in the deep freeze and left it in there for months and never had a freezing problem,my freezer is set to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.