Can the heater be "on" during rain or must it be turned "off"?
830885
I have run mine many times during the rain. Mine is under a covered patio and not exposed to the rain.
830886
Not sure. Personally, I would not want to have it on in the rain. It certainly puts out a lot of heat!
830887
It can be left on. This is an IP65 rated unit designed spacificly for harsh weather inviorments. Thanks for asking. Muskoka Lifestyle Products
2165244
No. As previously stated the only safety feature is if it is tilted. There is a large ball bearing in the switch that moves and shuts the unit off. nice heater but the on/off/tilt feature is really poorly made. I have had two replacements and problem keeps coming back.
15728
No, weather doesn't seem to affect it at all. Works great unless the power goes off.
1820385
This generator, like most, is not suitable for exposure to rain/snow. I use a BBQ grill cover when not in use, for storage outdoors. There are many creative and inexpensive ways to protect this unit from rain while operating.
1414324
Nope. Neither. It just heats until you don't want it to heat any more... (Although I was using it in our basement when the ambient temperature was in the 40's... so it wouldn't have had much opportunity to get over heated.) The on/off switch does light up when it is on, so even though the heater's blower is very quiet, you can tell that it is ON.
1578925
There is no actual "off" switch. If you plan to have a temp lower then what the stat is used for, I would suggest another model or add a switch to it.
368172
The switch is not waterproof. I guess you could try to find a waterproofing cover or improvise with a flexible membrane. Make sure the heater elements (and all connectors) are protected from the moisture as well.
542524
It won't shut power off if "water gets low", but it won't turn on heater if water is in designed temperature range. so it won't be over heated.
2013189
No. Turn on the power switch and go. Automatically shuts off when water tank runs dry.
375630
I do not use any electric appliance in the rain. If one does he is looking for trouble. I own 2 of these grills,one up north and one downsouth in our winter home. They are the greatest.
1057167
That crossed my mind, and I always make sure rain is not in the forecast when I put it in my window. The item is $30. So I just use my common sense -- it's an electrical appliance, and if it's product description doesn't say it's waterproof, assume it isn't. As to what happens when it gets rained on, I would rather not experiment to find out.
399574
It's just on and off. *There is a switch at the top of the heater, but my husband usually just unplugs it to turn it off. *Edit
1620342
There is an on off switch . There is also a thermostat to regulate temp but I have not used it.
594513
I beleive it is thermastically controlled and will turn itself off when there is no water. Temperature (&lt;32 degrees) and moisture need to be present for device to function.
1540105
I think the only way you can turn the water off at the unit is to put a nozzle on the hose, just make sure it doesn't leak. It would probably be better to move the bush.
2228731
The heater portion is only set to come on when the temperature drops to a certain temperature, then shut off when it warms up. IIRC, it comes on at 35 degrees and shuts off at 45, so I don't think that is what you are looking for.
202518
The hot element can be turned off. This unit started leaking within 90 days of purchase, I do not recommend.