I hike/snowmobile backcountry and frequently encounter temps around 0 degrees F. How well does the water reservoir resist freezing?
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I'm not sure, I do believe I've read somewhere where it does freeze up...might have been the hose though, and not the reservoir. I think they sell an insulated hose for that reason but can't be sure about the reservoir itself.
347346
Hi Dawn. So the short answer is I don't know. But I wouldn't expect it to have any magical powers in resisting freezing. That same air-scape suspension that allows your back to stay cool in the summer would keep your body heat from warming the reservoir in the winter. Though, if your back is full, it is the first thing on the back side of that pack. I hope that helps.
503996
If you are hooked up to city water and leave a faucet dripping it shouldn't freeze unless way below freezing. I have done the same in 20 degree temps and didn't have a problem. Hope this helps.
1755531
The reservoir is a continuous fill so there should always be water available. If the cold water is completely drained and filled up again with room temperature it will take about 15 minutes for the gallon of water to be icy cold. We have these units in a lot of health clubs with no issues but if it is a very busy club you may want to consider ordering 2.
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I haven't had any problems here in our northern Utah mountains. Any problems maybe due to the valve stem in cold weather. I actually love this device; it's quick, easy, and always accurate.
1953164
I live in Texas so my fountain is outdoors all year. We only get a few days below freezing so it hasn't been a problem. It should be fairly level to prevent the water from spilling over the top. You don't have to worry about making it perfectly level. The pump is submerged.
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I've done it before without problems. Well, yes, but the only problem was I froze the whole bag (90-ish % full) and it didn't melt in my pack until I got home from a day hike. In the future I'll freeze only 50% full and top off with cold water before I leave. :-)
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I have mine set to a temperature of about 40 degrees F. No ice build-up yet, 3 months and running. I'm happy with my purchase.
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I'm using it at my Koi pond and it works very well. It hit freezing yesterday morning and it worked fine. I will stop feeding soon as the water temp is in the 40's F. If you want to use it in below freezing temps I would recommend putting Lithium AA batteries in it. It's a great feeder.
881443
It works very good in cold or warm weather, and 32 degrees below it still works well. Just like any other electronics don't get it wet.
2146496
I use it for auto racing in the summer months, so I have no experience with it in very cold conditions.
221535
I have drove it through puddles slush snow had everything covered in water and snow still no problems although I would not submerg under water its spash proof
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This pump has an internal float system that only runs when the condensation level reaches the proper level, then shuts off. Keep in mind that there is water in the Reservoir. I would highly recommend this pump, but keep in mind that it is plastic, and could freeze if exposed to extreme temperatures.
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It's just a plastic water holder. I think it would hold up just fine outside, but it's not heated so in the cold it will freeze.
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I have this pump in my outdoor 100 gallon fish pond, year-round. I live in NH, so it does well in cold weather. We cover the pond with a screen and lots of leaves and it has never frozen over. I am very satisfied with this pump.
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It has worked fine in the cold and I'm in North Idaho. Battery life is reduced, but that would be the case for anything that uses batteries. As far as water resistance goes, I've tried to keep it sheltered so I can't tell you.
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Sorry~~where I live it never freezes. However I'm sure it would, since the solar pump only works at all in direct, unfiltered sunlight, and the liquid reservoir is very small. There is no battery backup for continuous pumping and when even a small cloud blows by the pump will stop until the sun returns. Also, if it's windy and hot the water has to be topped off every couple of days. The reservoir only holds about 3 quarts of water and scrudge
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I just filled the reservoir on bottom until it started flowing out then stop..beforehand tho I put a lil antifreeze in there to prevent freezing in the winter time