Bouncy houses-- Winter? I just moved to Arizona, and was looking into buying a small bounce house for a Christmas present. I wonder if I can blow it up for outside use in the winter? Granted, it gets cold in the winter, but not freezing cold. Any thoughts? Bouncy houses-- Winter? I just moved to Arizona, and was looking into buying a small bounce house for a Christmas present. I wonder if I can blow it up for outside use in the winter? Granted, it... » Read More Bouncy houses-- Winter? I just moved to Arizona, and was looking into buying a small bounce house for a Christmas present. I wonder if I can blow it up for outside use in the winter? Granted, it gets cold in the winter, but not freezing cold. Any thoughts? « Show Less
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I have it down stairs in the basement. It does slide around on the carpet when the bigger kids get into it. I will not take it outside, I think its is so much funnier to be a little crazy and have something like this inside the house. Its quiet and easily moved and tucked away when you need the room.
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This question is older but in case the original poster or someone else still wants an answer:Yes, you can set it up outside in the winter. I would recommend putting a tarp under it to keep the bottom dry. Don't leave it out to get damp. If it does get damp / wet, set it up in your garage or similar covered area and run it till it is dry. You do not want to fold it up and put it away with it being damp. Also, I know this may be obvious, but don't set it up and run it in the rain.
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I live in NC and the winters are more sever than most northerners think. At times it gets down into the high teens at night and is below freezing and into the high 20s quite frequently. I have lift my little giant out all winter but it is submerged partially in water that was not frozen, and it still works fine.
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I live in Minnesota and here's my suggested protocol for winter storage. Take off the canopy and store it, the 4 canopy support rods, and the head pillow in your garage. That's it. I leave my swing outside, uncovered, all winter. I've never covered it, and the snow and cold haven't created any issues. However, I learned the hard way. The first year I left the canopy on (against instructions) and the weight of the snow caused two of the canopy support rods to splinter. I ordered two replacement rods and they were supplied quickly by Sunset Swings. Hope this answers your question.
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Ah Geeeezzz ! An embarassing question. I bought this item last December but I got sick before I "got around to it".... So anyway, we went away for the winter (Florida). We came back & it was warm weather and other "stuff" got a priority sooooo It still ain't installed so I can't answer. SorryTo Eric who wondered why I posted this review... I did it because Amazon asked me about my use of it. I answered candidly. Now...I am wondering why you are interested in my comments ??? Perhaps a bizarre interest in me ? Stay home and play dolls in your mommy's basement, troll. Ah Geeeezzz ! An embarassing question. I bought this item last December but I got sick before I "got around to it".... So anyway, we went away for the winter (Florida). We came back & it was warm weather and other "stuff" got a priority sooooo It still ain't installed so I can't answer. SorryTo Eric who wondered why I posted this review... I did it because Amazon asked me about my use of it. I answered candidly. Now...I am wondering why you are interested in my comments ??? Perhaps a bizarre interest in me ? Stay home and play dolls in your mommy's basement,... » Read More Ah Geeeezzz ! An embarassing question. I bought this item last December but I got sick before I "got around to it".... So anyway, we went away for the winter (Florida). We came back & it was warm weather and other "stuff" got a priority sooooo It still ain't installed so I can't answer. SorryTo Eric who wondered why I posted this review... I did it because Amazon asked me about my use of it. I answered candidly. Now...I am wondering why you are interested in my comments ??? Perhaps a bizarre interest in me ? Stay home and play dolls in your mommy's basement, troll. « Show Less
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You could use a small amount of sand, but of course the water wheel won't work. Another idea for winter indoor use is dried macaroni to play around in. Kids love it. Keep in mind wet sand may be heavier than water. It may not take the weight if you use too much.
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We haven't tried because its been snowy and windy. Based on how it flies inside (once you get the hang of the controls) it would be easier to fly it outside. It really zips and we keep running into stuff inside. Only downfall is that the battery doesn't last as long as we would have hoped.
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I have not experienced this model in the winter since it was purchased in the warmer months but I imagine with the outer insulation around the tubing it should not freeze up as fast as the previous model I still own. The previous model with the insulation around the tubing would freeze up in the winter months. I kept it in my car at all times as a water source.
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We live in the Pacific NW so freezing is not really an issue here as it rarely drops below zero. We have ours stored in the garage and didn't have any problems over the winter.
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Absolutely. I live in Michigan and I wouldn't have bought this oven if it wouldn't work outside in the winter. Just make sure it's placed under a roof of some sort to keep the weather off of it. Have fun, and enjoy the pizza it makes....
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As you have found out in this last week, It can get cold enough to freeze in the winter, even in Yuma. That being said, if you have an insulated garage, that would be your best bet.
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We do not keep it up during winter months....going on the third year of using it. Tie it down with tent stakes. One of the best purchases we have made!!!! THANK YOU AMAZON!!
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I have had no problem working the tumblers in the cold, it is outside but protected from the elements. I imagine if the tumblers get wet and ice up it could be a problem.
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We left ours outside in Ohio through the winter. I was surprised how well it held up through all the snow and ice. There are some evidence of wear but that comes with the elements of being outside. It is small enough that you could bring in the garage in the winter but I do not think that would be nessecary. When it rains sometimes the windows do not shut because the wood expands, but they always go back to normal once it dries up. Good Playhouse for the price.
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Yes. You can use it in the summer !!! . I have and have had no heating problems whatsoever. Basically you feel its magic when its actually cold. So don't worry ! ;)
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Jack, I live in Arizona and just purchased the AD6 several months back. So I have not had an opportunity to exercise in the heat of Arizona.As to freezing weather, I do not know.
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I have left it out without damage over 3 winters.... The only thing you need to worry about is high winds, if you don't stake them down and also heavy snow storms that leave snow on the trampoline for long periods of time as it will turn to ice and then the weight may stretch the springs. Once I notice the trampoline sagging, I've gone out and used a broom to pull out the ice/snow.
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Yes you can use it outside in the winter we leave ours out all winter and they still work.