How does this work in the winter with colder climates. What if the water freezes?
1037620
empty the barrel, turn it upside down for the winter. Disconnect the filler tube and attach it, vertically and parallel to your downspout with the lose end facing upward with a zip tie or tape, You may wish to plug the end of the tube. Then reverse process in spring.
1037621
Hi. As one of the other questions indicates, it can be safely stored outside during winter. Just empty the barrel, disconnect the hose, and turn the barrel upside down to prevent capturing snow. The hose connection to the barrel is easily removed, and the gutter connection left in place.
1796307
Since I live in Florida, don't know what would happen if it froze - other than the water would expand Why not add some anti-freeze, would be easier than draining it, don't you think
2065106
I don't know, I left my pond running all winter. I had no problem with it freezing up at all. On my small filter I just took it apart and cleaned it out and put it in garage for winter.
1640078
These have an internal thermostat which turns the heater on when the temp drops to near freezing, once it warms up enough the thermostat shuts the heater off. This should have no problem keeping 20 gallons from freezing and my water in freezing temps doesn't get above 40-50 degrees. The internal thermostat keeps from heating the water too much.
1132800
It keeps the water from freezing. It does not get to 75 degrees in freezing weather.
954744
Sorry I live in Arizona and in the desert we rarely get cold enough for water to freeze where I live. Sorry I couldn't help on this one.
857217
Haven't tested that out with cold water, but it probably would be OK after initially freezing it.
724002
I'm doing it. Even freezing temperature shouldn't effect it. It floats, keeps debris out, adds insulation, and it has been unaffected by two months in the water under our winter cover.
1564743
As with any water supplying device if it is located outside or in say an unheated cottage during the winter when temperatures fall below freezing you should winterize it. By winterizing I mean disconnecting the water supply line and the shower handle assembly so that all remaining water drains out of the unit. If the unit must be connected for some reason during freezing temperatures you could try applying what's called heat tape to the water supply line. I would use a length of heat tape that goes all the way up to where the water supply line connects to the unit. Additionally you could make a wooden box structure opened on one side and lined with foam board to further protect the unit. The box structure would be mounted to the wall where the unit hangs covering it and adding extra protection in conjunction with the heat tape.
1072877
If you have weather that gets below freezing it is best to store the Karcher inside so no water left inside the Karcher or the high pressure water line after being used can freeze.
2243942
It depends on the freezer, it's made out of distilled water so it freezes like regular water.
503995
I wouldn't advise letting the filter freeze. When water freezes it expands & when it expands you risk damaging the filter.
1923122
Anything above the freezing temperature of the liquid you are using will work. I have used this pump with water from 50degF to 150degF without issues
1306518
The water is room temperature when you first turn it on, but after a few seconds the water becomes very warm. It cycles through your warm tap. It should not be a problem in the winter. We have had one for a year then added them to our whole house. Have not had any complaints in the winter as far as temp. Again it becomes very warm water with in seconds.
2243121
I haven't spent a winter with mine. But my husband doesn't think it will freeze because of the small surface of contact within the metal parts. I live in a very cold area during winter too. We feel they should work year round.
862660
I've never had this style freeze; The heating element heats the area under the water pan and keeps the space under the pan warm. You would need to go below your freeze line and install a good tube....should work.
1124991
I leave mine on our boat all winter and it still works. It's a gel so maybe it doesn't freeze.