We live in San Diego, no freezing. Should I leave it up or take it down in winter? Which may harm the liner more? Thank you
273861
It snows a bit here where I live and we leave ours up all year. Just make sure that you winterize yours with the proper chemicals, before covering for the winter. It makes life a lot easier come spring time.
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.
273863
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.
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.
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They tell you not to leave it up year round, but I did. You need to drain it below the hose holes a couple inches.Then remove all hoses and the valves. Shock well and put in some algecide. I let it uncovered.I live in the North were it get below freezing for 2 -3 months. Once it Thaws out put some more shock and algecide in it the put the hoses and valves back on,then hook up the pump when there's no more chances that it will freeze. Also they now sell a solar blanket that fits perfect and will help warm it up..
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
797380
I leave mine up and use it like an extra room. Mine was up for months and held up to storms. It had a rip after a heavy ice storm, but that is my fault for not taking it down. Also, I never had it collapse like the cheaper models do.
1233272
We just bought the Sand and Water Center this spring so I can't answer how it would do left out over the winter. We plan to store it inside however.
1431527
It will trap water dripping off your vehicle if it is rain. There are lines built into the mat that run in a north-south diretion that will conduct it to run that way. Now if you have big chunks of ice and snow falling off, then probably not. There is no higher edge or rim around the perimeter of the mat. I live in Wisconsin and so far this year, the melt water has not run over the edge. Ask me again in April.
1796306
Empty your base before winter. The water could freeze and the base would expand and crack. I use water because you won't be able to empty the sand and store your base. Store inside the garage or hang on the wall.
905029
I have done no formal testing, however I live in Vegas so our temps are higher than most. As long as the inner liner is moist u will be fine. Also consider getting two one to keep moist and one to use. All my best.
1820045
Just wipe it down once in awhile and defrost when ice builds up. I've had mine about a year and it still works fine.
1980077
This is my first winter with the ladder. I did just remove mine to story under at least partial cover. It doesn't freeze where I am, but I don't think freezing would be a problem as there would be room for the water to expand in the ladder without harming it.
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Yes I leave it up year around. It will sagIn the Middle a little and that is where water will collect and drip. I would think it would Block the sun in the winter making it colder unless positioned like a wall. It would keep the wind out. I hope thatHelps.
241935
I live in Florida so we keep it up and filled. We just put a cover on it through the cooler months. However, when we lived in Maine, we would take it down during the cold months.
87699
Either way should be fine. If your winters include snow, take it down for that season.
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.
284581
I would not put it permanently. We left ours outside over the winter and some to the components inside froze and no longer work. But leaving it out all season should be fine.
1973522
It clearly says it on there not to leave it out. But I have no where to store it so I have left it out for 5 months, but I also live in California where we have no seasons. I am sure for the price you pay, you probably want it to last so keep it in the garage :)