How can the unit be tested or protected when used in marginally freezing backpacking conditions?
1684866
The filter itself has quick connectors that let you unclip it from the hoses and rest of the unit. Unclip the filter and keep it in your sleeping bag. Maybe use a ziplock if there's a little water that may still find its way out.
2129647
I put my unit on an extension cord and put it in my freezer to test it it worked just fine.The temperature is what makes it go on and off.I hope this helps you.
378509
You will want to buy this temperature probe Elertus ELRT-TSEN-01 Wet / Dry Temperature Probe and keep the actual sensor outside the freezer while running the temperature probe into the freezer.
1605243
I have not used it in a portable application before but it certainly could be used in that environment. I had planned to find a case for the unit to protect it during transit but have not been able to find a suitable one. I planned to use it in conjunction with a small IBM ThinkPad Laptop. Just one word on caution about scanning in a bright environment; the unit uses reflected light from the scanner head and works best in subdued lightning.
790528
No, it does not need to be protected. I leave my unit in my work truck which is parked outside often in subzero temperatures.
2123323
The product is sealed as it is weather resistant. I had no issues with my speakeI would suggest you check the connection
1700044
The unit will not work if not in contact with a metal surface that is being heated
1643837
The unit is definitely affected by cold weather. Since the switch stopped working on our first unit we've always been sure to bring the units inside when the weather gets to freezing.
1930793
In addition to the other suggestions, stand the unit upright in a climate controlled environment (72F+) for about an hour. This will address cold weather and over priming/choke related issues.
2115133
Sorry, I don't think so. We are still testing ours. In the house it freezes somewhat with electricity, but we don't have much luck with it staying very cold outside in the heat. I think other people have said the same
2013785
Batteries are problems at low temps as you probably know. This link (http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA239115) tells you more than you would care to know.But electronic devices in general, it seems to me, scoff at low temperatures. So it seems if you don't find someone with actual experience, the odds should favor this device working.
147111
We will see how durable they are after this winter of wind, snow and sleet. A smart move is to waterproof tape the seams of the sensor so no moisture can invade the interior. Use the best 9 volt battery you can get, the longer the distance, the faster they expire.The transmitter is not made to go outside, but you can try to water proof it and its adaptor.
403800
We used ours on a road trip from northern Michigan to Utah over Thanksgiving. It was cold -below freezing- for much of the trip, but not terribly so. The vinyl and the zippers were operational and our contents remained dry, but it wasn't really wet or icy.
2241220
The lock would do it but if the freezer is exposed to very low outside temps, the adhesive on the attachment may fail. It's not supposed to be under 60 degree F.
208626
Sorry - I don't live in a cold-weather area so don't know. Ask the manufacturer.
760944
Mine had a chill pack that was shipped with it. I would still liked to have seen it insulated as I can see it sitting in the sun in the delivery truck with temperatures easily exceeding 84 degrees F. I threw the chill pack out so I don't know if it was a chemical endothermic type or not. If it was just frozen the latent heat of formation should carry it through one session of high heat early in the journey.
458872
Low temperature feature - continues to operate until temperature reaches 44F (6.6C)