How can you protect this unit from freezing?
1564742
Can't answer that fully since we live in the tropics. However, Proper housing, and perhaps a electric rod or heating bulb or element?
1564743
As with any water supplying device if it is located outside or in say an unheated cottage during the winter when temperatures fall below freezing you should winterize it. By winterizing I mean disconnecting the water supply line and the shower handle assembly so that all remaining water drains out of the unit. If the unit must be connected for some reason during freezing temperatures you could try applying what's called heat tape to the water supply line. I would use a length of heat tape that goes all the way up to where the water supply line connects to the unit. Additionally you could make a wooden box structure opened on one side and lined with foam board to further protect the unit. The box structure would be mounted to the wall where the unit hangs covering it and adding extra protection in conjunction with the heat tape.
1564744
Always drain it after using by taking in and out hoses off there is also a little valve look on the instructions. I also mounted mine on a 4x4 I wrap it with a blanket and then slid a plastic garbage can over unit and 4x4
1244710
Mike, I think that would be a question for the manufacturer. The 'plastic' interior may not be able to take the sub-freezing temp. Sorry but your question needs the expertise of the manufacturer.
1825846
I baught 3 a year and half ago and I had problem with all 3 , tryed to return them and the company would not except them back . thy didn't last a year for me . I'm an electrician so thy were installed the right way . As far as freezening no my units would not track and thy would go on for no reason all the time . Good luck with yours .
113756
No. It is not designed for freezing. Also the metal locking parts may become very brittle. Try a softer plastic designed for freezing.
1195155
Carlos: I installed two of these in my pickup bed cover to lock/unlock it remotely. They worked fine in temps from 20 to 120 degrees (F).
308275
It has an automatic shutoff at a desired temperature . Set a reasonable temperature and it cannot then freezeup.
1179401
If it NEVER gets below freezing, I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's basically a type of antifreeze in a can, because you can NEVER drain ALL of the water out and water expands when frozen which damages the unit. I'm talking about experience, because I DID NOT USE this product the first year that I had mine and had to replace the pump. NICE!!!
1933875
Have not known a freezer to have one built in fuse. My Danby with the exception of some minor shipping dings run very cold.
1930793
In addition to the other suggestions, stand the unit upright in a climate controlled environment (72F+) for about an hour. This will address cold weather and over priming/choke related issues.
712201
Believe me you won't regret buying one. My freezer would do all kinds of stupid stuff like door light won't work freezer would be extremly cold and won't shut off or compressor wouldnt turn on. Every thing would run fine if I pull the control panel board. Until the next day it would act up... has to be a bad compassitor.
53698
I have had my unit plugged up to my 7 cubic foot unit for a couple of months now and have not had any issues. This unit simply turns off your freezer when it hits the temp you set it at. The freezer will kick back on within 2 to 3 degrees of what its set at. Very simple device that wont damage your freezer
1643837
The unit is definitely affected by cold weather. Since the switch stopped working on our first unit we've always been sure to bring the units inside when the weather gets to freezing.
1825252
Boy! That's a tough question. We are Southern Cal and the weather is never that brutal. The unit has worked really well for us and have no complaints. If I were you I'd just get and try it out. If it freezes just return it.
2189035
Once filled, these units are not very portable; if you fill with water, add enough pet-safe (non-toxic) antifreeze to keep from freezing based on the expected average lowest temperature for your area.
1240980
I live in Southern Texas so have really never had any trouble with it freezing. I just have foam and duck tape around the pipe it is attached to.
2115133
Sorry, I don't think so. We are still testing ours. In the house it freezes somewhat with electricity, but we don't have much luck with it staying very cold outside in the heat. I think other people have said the same
1365823
I used heat tape to keep the outside faucet from freezing. I did wrap foam pipe insulation around it to keep heat in, but it was not weather tight.