Why does the features say that this fountain should not be used outdoors if average temperatures drop below 400F (40C)? Is this for volcanoes only?
2023339
I am assuming it's just a typo. Common sense tells you not to leave it outside if it's freezing. I live I Tx and it's been out year round.
1313847
It would probably get too hot to safely handle- it is really for water or juice
463804
yes. it is for outdoor use. I use at temp. of 0 degrees f. no problems. been using for years in all weather conditions.
617232
I think there might be restrictions in the summer months due to fire hazards. Check with your sheriff. We did not let ours go over water, but it was February and cold with snow on the ground. They usually burn up while they are up high in the air, but I guess you never know if it might malfunction and cause a fire.
962151
It is not weather resistant, it is unsealed and water could probably damaged the circuitry. Operating temperature is 14° - 122° Fahrenheit
612576
Way too risky. Would need a thermostat to control temp and if ever exposed to air would burn up instantly. Try a submersible drink warmer maybe.
1823749
Not if you want it hot. We used it for a hot water urn and the water was lukewarm.
132373
I was wondering the same thing. I live in the jungle, where normal inside temp is around 85-90. Would that be considered a "cool, dry place"?
886920
The temperature is less of an issue than the moisture. It is not rated for outside use.
1730688
It does not have temperature. Also, image quality is poor if that helps your decision.
327510
Rishi, either you mean something different with the word "gyser" than I do, OR you are working on a truly wonderful project. Where I come from, a gyser is a natural volcanic spring which periodically shoots water out. (That's what I would think you meant if you walked up to me and shouted "Gyser!") Typically geysers operate on geothermal heat not electricity. Maybe you mean a fountain, like in a garden pond? In that case it should work but make sure the current draw of the pump is not too high for the timer.
283874
I don't believe the unit is rated for outdoors. My issue is that the company does not support their product. I got the unit because of the humidifier on it. The company told me I had to get a coke bottle for it and it would work. Any coke bottle I got did not work. They never offered a solution. Personaly I cannot recomend this product because I don't feel they back their own product.
366679
I also use mine for an outdoor shower. I did get some piping and installed it on top where the unit exhaust the heat. It stayed outside for a couple of years. I do recommend bringing it in for the winter. I didn't this year and even after draining there was a little water left in it and it froze and broke the unit. I bought an identical one. They work great for outdoor showers. The flame will sometimes go out if the wind gets high.
1560658
I have two outside and they work fine both are under overhangs so they don't get very wet. I am not sure on the temps.
499103
I don't see why not. It is based on ground water temp and flow rate. I live in SWFL and the ground water temp is 65 degrees which gives me a flow rate of 2. I only use it for one outside shower and that has been more than sufficient to have hot water non-stop. It actually might be too strong for your use because you say your water temp is 70 - 140 (very hot). You should consult a professional plumber perhaps about your current system and they may be able to add a solar panel and adjust your water temp - might be cheaper.
697953
To answer your specific question, it's quite possible that it would be a problem. If the water in the hose is hot, it's going to come out of the fountain hot. However, there's a more funamental problem. The device is very poorly made and worked for less than five minutes as I recall. It's junk. Don't buy it.
2273259
No, I use mine in the mountains of Panama. It only gets to 40 degrees a couple of times a year. Hopefully someone will have experience with colder temps that last for longer periods of time.