We have storms in my area, especially in Spring where wind speeds routinely reach 60-70 mph. will this withstand that wind? (not talking about mast)
1656757
The wind turbind is made to spin out of the wind when it get to strong like mine i put a rope from the tail and tie it to stay into the wind. But it should hold up.
1628535
We installed ours about 2 months ago. It has lasted through several thunder storms with winds over 50 mph. It is still in great shape and it has not dropped a feeder. I am very impressed and glad to have spent the additional for it.
2050103
We have strong winds here in Ct also and it has never blown over. We filled the base with sand and it makes it quite heavy. I need my husband to help me move it. This This is the best birdfeeder I've ever had. Would recommend it to anyone.
395149
I have not mounted mine at this time. I put some rocks in the bottom of the planter and then plated some flowers. We have had winds sustained at about 35 mph with gusts up to 50 and they have not even swayed.
1787006
Hi we live in Portland Tx, Spring and Summer can be very windy here, 3 corners are anchored to the house and one on Post cemented and then anchor to a tree otherwise the post will bend, hardware used ( steel cable, turnbuckles, anchor mounts) bought at lowes... Haven"t had any issues so far, great shade cover.
2270361
I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
470611
I'm sorry...we had a tornado in our area and the umbrella was "gone with the wind"...it was very well made, fabric was durable, it worked well...unfortunately, in TX, when the wind comes, everything goes...we are planning to buy another one next summer when our yard is redone...we liked it
2044208
If wind gusts are a problem I would set the turbine inside of a screen box so as to limit mother natures ability to whip the turbine. I believe it will handle up to 60 MPH winds if mounted properly.
2209687
I luv it. Very sturdy.we get severe winds and it doesn't phase it. I also like how it has a extra piece to make the holder tsller if you want.
57737
I usually don't use it with a wind over 15mph...but I just read that owners are using bungee cords to stabilize the reflectors and am going to try it, but am looking for a picture of a sun oven fixed with bungee cords. That would help an awful lot, as we have had a lot of wind this summer.
540010
We have had storms here with wind gusts of 50-60mph and the solar cover stayed in place. You have to remember that the cover is sitting on the water surface so it gives it a little suction on the surface. Hope this helps. Claire
2138421
Is anything Hurricane Proof? It's round shape would help it Resist winds. And it's free flow opening would not make it ballon off the roof. If sealed down with roof grade sealant and the 8 or so screws in the base I think it would hold up prety good. I planned to put a thick sheet of plexi over the panel due to the hail we get here in Colorado. But haven't done that and not a problem so far. In the mountains we often get winds of 70 mph coming off the mountains and the Roof Fan is the last thing I worry about to be honest.
110265
Yes..so far I haven't had any issues with it in heavy winds and rain.Thanks
1280155
We haven't had a tornado yet, but we attached our included hard plastic Rubbermaid floor to a treated 3/4" plywood base which was secured to 4x4 runners which were staked into the ground about 6" with homemade wood spikes. We have had moderate winds in the 20+mph range and no issues whatsoever. I'm fairly confident unless a tornado or 60 mph+ winds blow in, it should be fine for most situations. If you are a chronic worrier and want to sleep easier, invest in a wood shed. But, for a quick and easy, maintenance-free solution, this is a pretty solid shed if you get it secured down.
956612
I don't think that it would blow away, its pretty heavy. I have it on a Gazebo (nothing under it) and I do not have it tied down. We have some pretty good winds here and it doesn't move.
1013515
It depends. It will withstand up to 30 mph winds. Anything higher and it will blow away. I found that out when I put it up in my backyard. We had sustained wind of 30-35mph and gusts of up to 55 mph. I not only buried those tent spikes but put a couple of bricks to hold the tent down. Didn't help. Other than that, with a little wind, it seems to hold up. Just have to anchor it with some bricks or rocks on the inside. Hope that helps.
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It stood up well in a night-long rain/snow mix, though I had it covered with a plastic tarp. There was some wind, maybe 15 mph, which is why I used the tarp for warmth. I have not used it in a 30 mph wind.