Do you have to bring this birdbath in during the winter? What temperatures can it withstand?
595812
I dunno, but i plan to bring mine in for the winter months. You might ask the company in Zanesville, because i really can't answer your question with authority. Thanks and have a wonderful day, too.
595813
You may use the bath year-round. The manufacturer suggests purchasing a birdbath de-icer; just make sure the de-icer can withstand the temperatures in your area. If you are not able to keep your water from freezing during the winter, you may remove the basin and invert it over the pedestal or take the whole bath indoors. Your main concern is to prevent the water from freezing.
83030
Yes, this Mailbox does survive winter weather, cold, wind and rain. My Master mail box is just asbeautiful as when I bought it. I love it ! I bought this Mailbox in the winter.
875279
The heater has an automatic on off sensor , it keeps the water temp around 43 degrees so no ice can form. I dont know if it would work in anything larger than a standard birdbath size . It does do what it is intended to do
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.
204204
I live in Colorado. I have had mine since September it's now the end of November & have had no trouble with it cracking because of freezing temps. The water is even frozen inside it & it doesn't leak .....I love it & the birds do too!
907868
I leave mine outside until winter in a Northern ocean climate. It gets rough treatment and does well. When it is closed, it should survive ice and snow.
589632
Yes, it shuts off at 35 degrees. Mine ran for weeks at a time with this freezing weather and I didn't notice any increase in my electric bill. I now know not to use the heater in a concrete birdbath so I ordered a metal birdbath for next winter. I had surgery and couldn't monitor the amount of water in it so it basically ran dry for a few days. Make sure there is water in it at all times. I hope this answers your question.
2080264
I have mine in a shallow bird bath, probably about 4 inches of water. When it is really cold, there is just a small opening that does not freeze, probably about 6 inches which is fine with me as the birds can get a drink. I keep the heater over next to the edge and weigh it down. It is really cheap to operate because it doesn't thaw a larger area I guess, not enough heat? When the weather is not that cold, I have a much larger area available. I think you would probably have better luck if your water is not too deep. Hope this helps.
1518576
Hi, honestly Ive always heard that a stone birdbath is ok outside as long as there is no water in it that may freeze, thereby possibly cracking the bowl. SI think this birdbath is too beautiful to chance it,and if it needs to be empty anyway,why risk it. We brought ours in and stored it for winter. We'll put it out in the next few days. Enjoy!
554582
I live in Virginia. I do not operate this until after we have had ice. It keeps the water defrosted and does not operate when the water temperature is over 32 degrees, turning itself off. More importantly, it does not burn out if the water has run dry, if there is no water in the bird bath.
1115480
You would probly have to add insulation the nesting area has slates in the bottom I added ply wood to the inside for winter also put in wood shaving and straw they stayed warm enough but I also put tarps around there outside pen to keep the wind off them. House probly holds 3 maybe four chickens . Hope this helps
1462085
Kicks on around 34 degrees, most important is keeping the heater covered with water or it will overheat. I live in Iowa, we put the heater in the bird bath Nov 18, it was cold, but not freezing. Today temp is 6 degrees and there is open water in bath. And lots of birds, they obviously need a water source. If you enjoy the birds, get this heater, the 1st year I had it out I was thrilled to see my 1st up close Cedar Wax Wings! Robins, blue birds that stay for winter, amazing! I have the bath on my deck in winter, closer to plug in and to me. I can see them 5 ft from my kitchen window. We take heater out of water in March or so. On the warmer days, I don't think the heater comes on,it does have a thermostat. Hope this helps.
1640082
I keep mime in a birdbath. This winter when it was 10f, it was keeping the water at 51f.
1983116
I left the slide attached to the swingset, but have not used it during the winter months. The slide appears to be quite sturdy, but not sure how it would hold up through really cold temps. I believe the coldest it has been this winter is approx. +8 F. Not sure if you are in a colder climate. Not sure this info helps. My daughter has had a lot of fun on the swingset. Hopefully this ends up being maintenance free.
2057175
Yes, this bird bath heater can be used in any bird bath, no matter what it is made out of. It is also thermostat protected so that the heater will not be damaged if the water level runs low. This heater works very well even in really cold weather.
853849
There is a perch that sits about 2" off the bottom. Not the best because it's not fastened to the bottom and tends to move around, but it is useful.As for insulation, I have not used it in winter months yet. Was great in the summer as birds stayed dry and safe. Hope this is helpful.
733518
We live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so we don't get snow. We haven't had much rain either. It's only a few inches deep so the roof overhang extends further out than the bird feeder. The birds in the neighborhood go through our seed quickly so we add to it frequently and clean it out every couple of weeks.