what about extreme heat like in Florida, can you still leave the bin outside
861550
As long as they are kept in shade that shouldn't be a problem. At least the one on our back shaded porch did really well this past summer.
861551
I'm not an expert but my reading tells me Florida summers might be too much heat for redworms. If you need to leave it outside during summers try African Nightcrawlers (Eudrilus eugeniae).
861552
I live in Florida and I have my worm bin on my back porch but would not hesitate to put it outside as long as it is in a shaded area.
1844835
Absolutely B, you can just put the temperature at whatever you went whenever you want and leave it that way.. does that help?
417872
I have a 40ft motor coach and I leave my unit in it all year long in storage or not. It does not create enough heat to be a fire hazard.
1307806
Yes, as long as there is proper ventilation for the smoke you'll be fine. The unit itself does not get hot on the outside, it's contained on the inside and I have used it numerous times in my garage even with the doors open when it has been raining. Shouldn't be a problem.
877050
I wouldn't do that. I would recommend storing them in a more climate-controlled environment-- a storage shed, or a garage, where the tempurature isn't going to fluctuate so much from season to season. Just to be safe!
321025
No, if it's hot outside it will not keep it cool inside. The main use for it, is to circulate the "stale" air inside with fresh air from outside. It makes it significantly more bareable but definately not cool.
1081111
You would have to leave it there a while for it to burn. If you just touch it, you'll be ok.
1861237
I think you would be ok for a few years (depending on where you live) keeping it in the elements. Having lived in AZ and seeing the effects of high heat on everything, you may want to think about the plastic parts being exposed to extreme temperatures (if you live in such an area).
1479359
Any propellent like this can explode if left in the heat. This is also true for fire extinguishers. It is supposed to be stored at room tempreture.
820552
I have put it outside in the sun, but i don't leave it outside. I live in Florida and sometimes it is to humid outside, and i don't want it to rust or get dirty.
1229129
Only if the shed is airtight and there is NOTHING burnable or flammable in the shed. Otherwise you probably won't have a shed left.
956595
If you live in a warm weather climate you can leave this outside. With the temperature changes we have had recently I would hesitate to leave it outside in case of freezing. This is a remarkable little unit and the only drawback is the cheap handheld sprayer they give you. I went out and purchased a new sprayer and this unit works great.
216046
Yes I think it would get really hot. I am in Florida which is very hot and wouldn't leave outdoors.
1173677
No, it doesn't it. I think it would be fine to just leave the cover draped (not tied at the bottom) for air circulation, but I haven't owned it long enough to determine if there are any moisture issues. If you leave it outside day and night, you'll probably get a certain amount of moisture regardless.
219674
No. The unit in my opinion is not durable enough to be left outside. If you brought back in after use u should be ok. I personally have not took it outside.
1325550
Sure you can but its not going to last as long. It will rust eventually. If you need to store it outside I suggest getting a grill or lawnmower tarp to cover it and keep the elements off. You buy a cheap one on here for like $8.
1737551
no the outside of the door would still be hot,this tape is meant to reflect heat away from a heat source to protect what the tape is put on like wires and stuff.