Does anyone know if this winder works in below zero temps? Thanks
305830
i haven't tried in below zero, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't. The winder assembly is very loose, not like a bearing assembly where close tolerances can spell trouble. The result is a very easy winding unit that I doubt would be subject to extremes in temperature.
305831
Mechanically, this winder is a fairly simple affair. There's not much to go wrong...regardless of the temperature.
305832
Yes. I've used it for a cord for an electric snow blower. When I rewind the cord, some snow from the cord gets into the winder, but I bring the winder inside after that. It's possible that if I left it outside, the water would freeze and jam it, but looking at it, I don't think that would happen. It's basically a bucket that turns inside a bucket.
305833
Yes, It is not an electrical winder... and I live in AK. Flexibility of your cords would be the only Limiting factor. Now, it is a plastic bucket - so there is some risk of cracking the bucket if abused when too cold, but it is strong plastic - just like a regular 5 gallon buckets. Pretty tough.
773463
I had it running this weekend in arrowhead it was fine. The heater was on to the house. I would imagine if it was below 30 the motor may not like it. I would not assume that because the water is moving it will not freeze at a lower temp. But I am sure the motor is not designed for freezing. But it really moves the water.
1428829
I think you would be OK. I keep mine in the garage and the temperature there is often in the low thirties but doe not freeze. I use to power my snow blower and it works great, never get hard or become difficult to wind up after use. You could probably ask the manufacturer and see what they say.
617423
I would say excellent.. I bought it to possibly use on motorcycle, but my only use so far was with snowblower -1 degrees -20 with wind chill. Had goggles on as well nose underneath was a bit chilled at first but didnt notice much of anything by the time i was done.
1742769
Hi, last winter it got down to 10 below zero and it worked just fine no problems.
301812
it works for a while here in 110 PLUS weather. I'm not sure about colder weather. It worked for about 6 months then began to loosen and hang down again. Good Luck! P.S. I used GORILLA GLUE and it has been doing better!
2011712
We had wind chills of 30 below and the water never froze, although I had a very thin layer on top of the water, as someone else mentioned. Actual air temps got as low as 3 below with no problems.
208626
Sorry - I don't live in a cold-weather area so don't know. Ask the manufacturer.
2000319
As of yet the warmest temperature I've used it in was 80 degrees and it was quite comfortable. I've used it at 0 degree temps but was cold. It helped extremely well with the wind though. Best guess 30-85 F.
2275894
It was only about 55 degrees when I used it and it was fine. I'm not sure about really cold weather.
1797688
I think it works pretty well (I have no idea where to point the instrument in animals ....). But I dont know if a very low outside temperature make an error in the meassure
1060852
It work fine, a little snow means nothing to it. Just make sure you bury it in ground before the snow or your snow thrower will eat it up like I did with mine! $60 shredded to snow dust!!!
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.
1825253
Good question. We live in Minnesota. So far our temps have not gotten below freezing. However, the plunger is very "loose" -- it is not a tight fit like if it were screwed in.
2080266
We have not had temp that low yet but we did have a severely cold winter past and ours worked. It did not melt the ice all the way to the edge but it was enough to please the birds.
697624
I got this blower at the perfect time. We experienced the coldest year and the most snowfall back to back. It always worked Luke a dream. So far, haven't had to use it this year, but it is ready for this season. I would buy this again, but if I could, I would go with the version with electric start.
292098
I had my on last winters.it is still working.When the horn was put on the out side horn was loose I glue on It worked. It has a very loud sound