Does the clasp freeze in winter as it is a P.I.T.A. to attach & take off?
1096280
No it will not freeze because of its relatively large hinge and spring. Pretty easy to umclasp or clasp
1096281
Occasionally, keep a butter knife handy to loosen it. Clasp has been most reliable for not getting open like other clasps that have let our dog get loose.
1096282
It didn't freeze, but after one winter the spring inside the clasp rusted and broke and the part that holds the dog's collar hangs down. I'm here now shopping for a new one, but not another of this brand. The cable held up great, though. Too bad I can't use it. By the way, when it works, you need two hands to open it. NOT worth the money.
1096283
It does freeze but a few taps on our porch railing and it opens right up. The only tie-out I would buy
858156
I had to leave mine in snow and ice and subfreezing temperatures this winter at a remote location. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to check how it did and I won't be able to do it until the end of April. If no one else has a better answer and you're not in a hurry, I'll provide an update at that time.
801111
Unfortunately, I've not had any problems with it freezing. I wish I could help.
894551
It hasn't been an issue for me. If you take the frozen tray out, it is still useable, and smaller, but the you loose your chill factor.
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.
659683
I leave mine hooked up to my fifth wheel every night, coldest night so far has only been 15 degrees but no frozen lines yet!
162835
Yes indeed. I have had mine outside in rain and snow for the past year or more. Just make sure it is snapped closed!
222600
No, you can insert/eject while it is attached. Not sure if you live somewhere with cold winter temps but ours quit working a couple months after we bought it. Was fine at first but had a stretch of very cold weather & quit. Can't think of any other reason...
1124991
I leave mine on our boat all winter and it still works. It's a gel so maybe it doesn't freeze.
1682212
No it will freeze like any hose if there is water in it. It definitely stays flexible but ices up in the cold.
1086023
It is rather stiff tubing that I buried in several places. Not sure that it would withstand freezing in winter but other than that I would bury it. It uses barb type connectors, any hardware store would have adapters to match any tubing size to any other size.
5880
Mine does NOT. It also does not look like the front clasp would give way if it were caught on something. I keep mine inside my ski jacket as the ski area I work at has the Epic Mix scanners at the lifts, and therefor it isn't much of a hazard to me. It IS very nice, though. Hope that helps.
823652
I personally didn't have any problems with the thread, so I'm GUESSING it's safety knottd. As for the clasp, mine was easily taken off. My 4 month could take it off. Now I only had my product for a few hours so I hardly got to look at all the details of it. I'm hoping this answer was some what helpful.
121518
Yes, it can be kept on all the time, however, I live up North & when it got really cold, the part that goes on your font door froze on me, so it's no longer of use & with not being able to contact Amazon about it I'm out the money, they should list that this can be a problemAngie
969162
No sorry to say. My husband get everything real cold then unplugs so it does not freeze. Just don't forget to plug back in!!
2024653
I live in Vermont... It's cold here... last winter we were frequently in the -15°F range... These operate on watch batteries - 2nd winter running and I haven't changed them yet. My only suggestion is be careful mounting them with screws, if it's cold and you over-tighten the screw you crack the mounting plate.
1674530
Yes. A little loose. I also ordered the "tensioner", the stretchable attachment that has 4 contact points on the outer side of the chains. I am well into my second year of snow removal, and the chains are meeting my expectations.