How does this rain barrel last through freezing winters?
570989
Sorry I wouldn't know. I don't live in that type of climate and I rise mine indoors to recycle my laundry water.
570990
We drained ours in November and put it in the garage. Didn't want to take any chances of it cracking.
570991
I empty it and put it in the shed through the winter just like I do the hoses. It came through just fine.
570992
it has done well so far, but our rain barrel lives in the California desert and it hasn't been below 20 degrees.
570993
I drained the barrel and left the spigot open. I haven't used it yet and will wait til spring but it looks fine so far...
1326618
I don't know about the snow but the first time I used mine it rained for three days. Mine ran fine the whole time. I used it on propane as well as the gas. It seemed to run the same on both gasoline and propane. I did have a piece of plywood that kept most of the rain, but not all, off the unit.
1940365
I don't use it in the rain so I can't answer how it would hold up. Works fine in cold weather.
2142869
No idea. It certainly feels and looks thicker than a Rubbermaid type barrel which I've had 3 of at the beginning of my rain barrel journey. Those invariably would start leaking within a 1 yr to 1.5 yrs. I've had the older Kyoto barrel of the 2 I'm using now for 2 years of sitting outside and no leaks and seems strong from the elements. I've been very happy with both of them.
1086023
It is rather stiff tubing that I buried in several places. Not sure that it would withstand freezing in winter but other than that I would bury it. It uses barb type connectors, any hardware store would have adapters to match any tubing size to any other size.
758850
I kept mine out over the winter. We had a couple of heavy snowstorms. Not a problem. As far as rain, airtight so far -- have had it about a year.
1992698
I leave mine up all year in rain and snow and have no problems. I also purchased the connector cover.
719314
I use it outside in the snow and rain without any problems. It appears sealed, and I have not had any problems after a winter of use, but do not know that this was a recommended use....
690712
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.
1945322
We live in the Pacific NW so freezing is not really an issue here as it rarely drops below zero. We have ours stored in the garage and didn't have any problems over the winter.
1194947
I live in Ohio - I have only used it in my rain barrels. I do have to say, that I have had water in my rain barrels up to 4 weeks (because of no rain) and this product has done a good job!
2243876
It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it active again until late April. Good Luck. It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it... » Read More It is never a good idea to let water freeze in any container unless there is a lot of room for it to expand. I drain all my rain barrels, turn them over or place them on their sides. This year I cleaned this one on the inside as well as it sits in the sun all summer and does get some algae. I also think the freezing of water in it can not be good for the valve. I leave mine open. If you can not move it or turn it, leave the drain open so what rain or melt you get can drain out. We can get down to -25 here in Vermont. The barrel itself does just fine with the cold. And I do not need it active again until late April. Good Luck. « Show Less
698929
Leafsout is very durable. Aluminum and stainless steel. Cold weather has not affected mine. I don't see where it would encourage ice damming.
476371
I have had it outside for a while in the rain, with no issues. However, if gets cold enough to freeze, the lock stiffens up quickly.
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.
197021
We live in MN and have had this product for about a year. It has been in use year round, and subjected to driving rain, freezing rain and snow. It is currently being used on our outdoor Christmas tree lights.
421417
Ours is covered by the porch so I can't speak for moisture sake. It lasted through the cold winter temps, below zero and all. The most ours has ever been subjected to is a light drizzle. Ours has been working consistently with no problems for over 2 years now.