Can the composter be left outside during the winter months without damage to the plastic?
468538
I haven't had my composter long enough to know. But, thank you for the heads up! I might try to get it 'under cover' before the snow comes.
468539
Sorry, I have not yet been through a New England winter with my composter, this coming winter will be the first. It seems to be a pretty hardy plastic - hopefully it will hold up to the cold and snow!
468540
As long as it doesn't fill with water, you should be fine. The plastic is weatherproof, but will be more brittle with low temps.
341305
The recycle bins are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene). With normal use, this material can perform well in cold temperatures. I have not personally tested them--I live in Arizona! But my husband is a material specialist and this information comes from him.
1638925
Yes, we kept it out this winter with just the lid on it. We did not have any problems doing that even in a harsh winter in Michigan. You could also cover it in a tarp for extra protection.
1090998
Outdoor at the end of our porch is where we use it. Kept it out all winter did not damage it at all
1459378
We take it down every year as it us plastic and the cold weather might crack it. We live in Illinois. So winter is rough here
68106
It can be left hooked up over the spring, summer and fall seasons, however, like all hoses it must be unhooked for the winter. I live in the Midwest, you cannot leave hoses attached over the cold winters. The box stays outside, never gets weathered and has stayed in great condition.
1083566
I don't think you can because it's plastic. We just bring a metal bucket of water out during the winter because it freezes up by the end of the day. The plastic bucket is prone to cracking because of the expanding from heat and cold. You might want to invest in a heated one, or just use it for the summer.
649364
We leave it outside during the summer months in all kinds of weather however we put it away during the winter months.
1709876
No, we keep our one around the chicken fence operating all year in ohios harsh winters. However, we cover it with a clear plastic bag to keep moisture out. Our other ones store fine in the shed all winter...with batteries out of the unit.
1037621
Hi. As one of the other questions indicates, it can be safely stored outside during winter. Just empty the barrel, disconnect the hose, and turn the barrel upside down to prevent capturing snow. The hose connection to the barrel is easily removed, and the gutter connection left in place.
358984
I would not leave it outside for the winter for two reasons. One the housing is plastic and if water was inside it would freeze and crack. Second the inside float is cardboard like and it would deteriorate.
1929854
yes, we leave it outdoors all summer, w/ no problems. It has a good finish and does not rust -- although if you were to "rock" it on a stone/concrete/brick patio, the coating would erode.we made a quick cover out of some plastic packaging to keep the leaves/detritus from collecting in the "lounging" area - that was the only fail in the design -- realistically, there is no way a "hole" could have been placed in the sit-upon area w/o destroying the integrity.
358978
I've had it only for this summer but if you were to cover it when you winterize your system it should be fine. It looks like it would survive freezing if you forgot to cover it during winter but it may shorten its life.
2253256
Yes but it will not damage the plastic. The best thermos I have ever purchased!
1042369
I started using the composter at the beginning of this summer, so I don't know exactly how it will perform during the winter. Frankly I am not thrilled with it. I plan on cleaning it out next spring and giving it away.
594843
Yes. It can be left outside in all weather. I left mine out all spring, summer and fall and had no issues with the weather.
2085326
Yes. I have left it outside since September, throughout the entire winter. It shows no impact from the weather. This is a great product.