does anyone know if this hose can be left out during the winter or if needs to be taken up and stored indoors
1528031
This is Michigan we had over 40 inches of snow this past winter and sun zero Temps for a few days. It's still cool enough today that we won't need them for another week or two. we do adjust their locations in the beds every spring and mulch over them. They work great and are worth the few extra dollars.
1528032
I live in Michigan and we leave it out year round. I expect it to last 3-4 years based on this.
1528033
I leave mine under my bushes along the fence line year round and it has not any effect on it.
624331
I put mine away during the winter. I have had some in the past that crack, so I don't leave it out.
1803540
We hooked up a clear plastic hose (from Home Depot) to a bucket on the floor. We empty it about every 8 hours or so. That way you never have to drain it, until you store it for the winter.
2017129
I have it put away til i need it next. I would not think it would hold up to winter conditions.
358984
I would not leave it outside for the winter for two reasons. One the housing is plastic and if water was inside it would freeze and crack. Second the inside float is cardboard like and it would deteriorate.
2197766
The black does not come off in your hands. Also, I use this on my horse farm all winter as well and coils up very easy even up here in the northeast at 0 degrees. I drain it after each use of course when it is that cold but it still stays flexible. Best hose I have ever had actually.
780477
The point in the hose is to close up the house from infiltration of heated outside air. The hose fits to the vinyl closer for either a door or window that allows that to happen. If you were to simply put the unit in front of a door and run it, it would be like leaving the door to your refrigerator open all the time - it would put some cold air into the fridge, but would be horribly inefficient. Hope that answers your question.
228413
I have no idea, read the contract I guess. we dismantle ours each fall & put it in the garage (after cleaning & drying it). Don't leave it out during winter to get trashed by leaves, branches, bird feces, sun & freezing. Just put it away until Mother's day & set it up after cleaning it carefully. It should last a long time then.It's all about effort.
277928
I wouldn't leave it outside over the winter especially with the winter we had last year. Extreme temps cause things to wear out faster and can affect how they work. I'd store it in a garage or shed so it's not exposed to the elements. Coleman recommends keeping it covered when not in use as rain can also cause the parts to deteriorate and rust.
674985
Firstly, it fits a standard hose. Secondly, the screw helps to retain the item to the faucet. When I used a in-line fertilizer or sprayer it prevents back flow into the household water supply. It is not intended to be used as a gap for freezing weather. No intelligent home owner should leave a hose connected to a faucet during freezing weather. There are special faucets available with a freeze plug for outside and in ground use. Remember this item is for back flow prevention and if used as intended it works very well!!! Willis R Jamison
223119
I think you need get indoor model if your weather is below freezing. Otherwise you'll have to go to a lot of trouble to keep piping from freezing.
273862
We live in Virginia Beach...with a bit of freezing. We did leave ours up since installation 3 years ago. Still working fine! I think leaving it up is LESS wear and tear on the liner.
1397307
Depending on the weather where you live, I'd take it apart and store it inside for the winter. I'd be afraid it would rust. But during summer, spring and fall, my daughter played with hers outside EVERY DAY
1037621
Hi. As one of the other questions indicates, it can be safely stored outside during winter. Just empty the barrel, disconnect the hose, and turn the barrel upside down to prevent capturing snow. The hose connection to the barrel is easily removed, and the gutter connection left in place.
68103
Depends on weather where you leave. It does not cover the connection to the hose outside the box. I just disconnect that for freezes and leave the box as is. It simple to reconnect.
1605317
Yes but don't leave your hose connected with the water left on in freezing weather.
518126
I would suggest dissembling it for winter if you aren't going to use it. It stands up well, but it doesn't hurt to keep it out of the elements when you can!