Anyone have comments on the volume of water you might experience in a big rainstorm and/or ice buildup in cold climates (northeast)?
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I've been pleased with how much water it can handle. In a truly heavy downpour, there might be a little mist that bounces off, or possibly some overflow of water in places. This usually doesn't last long enough to do any harm.
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When you install any type of gutter guard or gutter hood there is a point where none of them can cope with torrential rain and some overspill will occur, but generally if kept clean they can take a fair beating. As to ice build up I cannot comment (southern States).
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I suppose volume of water would depend on roof slope. No problems with icing.
1683903
if properly maintained it can handle any volume of water and due to the nature of its design ice buildup can be a problem
2165100
As far 2 showers at the same time you will be able to tell . The water will feel cooler but not cold. In the winter time I turn mine up to 140. The thermostat only goes up to 130 , but in the book it shows you how to turn it up.
1832472
I think mine's run dry before and still seems to be working this week(first freezes in New Jersey, us)...it seems to keep the water just above freezing so I don't think runs very warm
1137215
I have had no problems with mine. It has made it through an ice storm lasting three days and several rain events. Works perfectly!
1613068
I live in the northeast. We have had some bad wind/rain storms I have had no problems. This will be my first winter with the cameras. I will say putting cameras up was the best thing I did.
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Sorry, I have not used it in that situation (Mostly because I don't work well in heavy rain/snow. :) )
762877
The snow , ice and rain blow and bead off as long as the car is clean. Amazing stuff on your winshield. Unsure how many sqft. Sprayed my Dodge Ram
350118
I definitely wouldn't submerge it or subject it to direct rainfall because of the buttons and switches. However, I have left it in the back of my truck several times overnight and had no issues from the cold or heavy dew.
601309
It runs...not pretty. We had to put room temperate bottles of water on a table and people seemed fine with that. It was the winter time so having cold water wasn't a necessity.
842062
I've only used plain water, and it works very well. This thing has been such a lifesaver since we've had all the rain and snow the past couple weeks.
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It is water tight for rain for sure. I havn't had it through the winter yet.
766015
I absolutely do. Our water will rise about 10 degrees in 2 to 3 days and then continue to go up. Keep in mind ours are roof mounted. Good luck!
1970402
Cold weather and rain has been no problem for me. The unit is weather tight.
1215421
Ours is very full this morning due to rain last night, maybe 1/4 inch from overflowing. The water measures 1.5 " right now. We agree with Ed that this unit works well, and has never frozen. It is plenty deep for the backyard birds to bathe and they share it nicely. I also find it easy to keep clean with a little elbow grease.
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We've seen -26 deg C, and the camera seems to be working, I've not had is for any rain storms yet. A couple of snow storms though.
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Even with this bad winter (in PA) there were no ice dams or hanging ice from the gutters. However, they do catch maple seeds and require some clean off prior to winter. The debris on top of the material does not hinder water flow during rain though.