Can the deicer be used in a metal birdbath?
2014225
The box says it's safe in all bird baths. I was worried about electrocuting birds or other critters, but I called, and they said that as long as none of the actual coil was exposed, there is no problem. I assume that's even more important in a metal bath.
2014226
Hi Mary Ann: I really can't answer your question for sure. We use ours in a concrete or plastic bird bath. The deicer is a disc that is covered in some type of metal casing, so I would imagine you would be able to use it in a metal birdbath. You might want to contact the manufacturer to be sure.
2014227
I don't see why not unless it is a very shallow bath. Added to the heat-retaining properties of metal, the water might get too warm and encourage excess growth of bacteria and other nasties. Conversely, fully heating a concrete bath in a Northern climate is a bit out of their range.
2014228
Yes, it can. I use mine in a good-sized copper birdbath, and it works fine.
2014229
Yes, but i was not crazy about its design or flexibility / it will work though
2014230
I don't know why not. It is totally insulated. That's just my take on it, not an official electrician opinion.
2014231
I dont know for sure, but wouldn't see why it couldn't, doesn't get real high temps...in our winter this year we had days Dow to 0 and below and it kept a nice patch in middle of birdbath open, birds loved it, but it didn't keep whole bath thawed, so I would guess the temp is not real high. I would contact Farm Innovators and ask them
2014232
I don't know. It's wires encased in aluminum and can be shaped to fit a bowl shape. It shud be ok but no promises.
105429
I would not think so (depending on how cold the winters are where you live - I am in Massachusetts). It does not get that hot and does not stay hot for more than 10-12 hours. You would have to keep microwaving it which is a twice a day chore not to mention putting something that has been contaminated by bird waste into your microwave. I have a heated birdbath which works great other than that the morningdoves stand around in it all day doing their business in the water.
1044525
I painted 2 metal bird that I had outside & then sealed them with a spray epoxy once the painted cured a couple of days. I had no problems.
1417527
I never thought of that, maybe a clear coat of of some kind of spray...something that wouldn't hurt the bird's drinking out of it. Let me know what u find, Please.
1121030
You could but when the birds bathe - they splash the water quite a bit. I have mine sitting in a birdbath because the hook came loose and actually they seem to like it that way.
268999
I used it to resurface a bird bath. After it dried if you agitated the water it would create a pile of foam. Neither birds nor the dogs would drink out of it any more. I trust their intuition rather than rustoleum.
2235226
can't really answer that- depends on how much water, surface area, etc, since that's the physics of heat loss and gain. My sense is that it adds at least 20-30 degrees F to the ambient temperature of the water in a typical bird bath.
1105170
Seems like a bad idea from a safety perspective to use it with plastic. Not to mention, plastic won't conduct the heat very well when it's really cold. I'd spend a couple bucks and get a metal waterer to make sure it works. Works great with my metal waterer.
1417529
Maybe an outdoor polyurethane, however I would be concerned how it would affect the birds.
1962857
I can't assure the safety of your plastic bath if heater is left plugged in on a warm day with no water in the bath. However, based on heaters behavior in a metal bath with water, the water will provide a sufficient heat sink to prevent any burning. This heater does not put out enough heat to boil water, and I suspect your plastic bird bath would require at least that much heat.
1336206
The mosquito larvae will grow in any water so birdbath should be treated too. (Check with mfg if it's safe for birds) You can use the bits for small amounts water, but you have to keep refililng it.
1577315
Yes it will work in a shallow bird bath but you need one with a large enough circumference to allow room for the wiggler and the birds!
2263947
Yes, fill the mote with plain water. Never use any chemicals for this as it can easily kill the humningbirds.
1286163
The tray is plastic and is not as strong as a metal tray would be. I wouldn't trust taking the grate out and allowing birds to walk on the tray because I would be scared that the tray would fall off the track and the birds would be free. bfry
137375
No it could not. Unfortunately it is just thin plastic used to deter birds. It is relatively easy to remove by hand.
2022000
I use it in a plastic bird bath with no problem. A couple things to be aware of - it works well down to 25 degrees or so; also it would not keep a large area of water ice free and might not be good for a pond deeper than a bird bath. Around 25 it would clear a small area around the unit. It will ice over in the zero to 15 degree range. To work at those low temps would take a lot of current and might damage bath/pond material.
204206
I left mine birdbath out for the winter and it did crack. Disappointed because the birds loved it.