If it dry out and goes powderey can I add water to re-hydrate it?Does the snow need to stay in a covered container to keep its snow like feel?
364502
Yes, you can dry it back into "powder" and re-hydrate it a number of times. I don't know how many because my grandson never got that far! We re-hydrated it 2 or 3 times. I hope this helps.
606336
My son kept some in a container after he made the "snow", for over a month and it never changed. We haven't ever tried to dry it out
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
2156860
yes. If you hear swishing around in there, it's not cold enough. Leave it in the freezer for at least 24 hrs. It takes a while.
1799424
In the Nevada desert, we do not get much annual rainfall. Having said this, we have had both rain and snow. So far, I have not seen any evidence of rain or snow melt seeping through the storage shed. I think if you purchase it, you will experience the same. I took great care to prepare a foundation of sand and larger gravel underneath to take care of drainage so that it would not get water from the ground. It is as dry as the day it was put together and set into place. I think you will enjoy the wonderful fragrance of the wood and finish used on this shed. Overall, I am well pleased with my purchase. In the Nevada desert, we do not get much annual rainfall. Having said this, we have had both rain and snow. So far, I have not seen any evidence of rain or snow melt seeping through the storage shed. I think if you purchase it, you will experience the same. I took great care to prepare a foundation of sand and larger gravel underneath to take care of drainage so that it would not get water from the ground. It is as dry as the day it was put together and set into place. I think you will enjoy the wonderful fragrance of the wood and finish used on this shed. Overall, I am well pleased with my... » Read More In the Nevada desert, we do not get much annual rainfall. Having said this, we have had both rain and snow. So far, I have not seen any evidence of rain or snow melt seeping through the storage shed. I think if you purchase it, you will experience the same. I took great care to prepare a foundation of sand and larger gravel underneath to take care of drainage so that it would not get water from the ground. It is as dry as the day it was put together and set into place. I think you will enjoy the wonderful fragrance of the wood and finish used on this shed. Overall, I am well pleased with my purchase. « Show Less
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It depends on how much water you use. It can be overly saturated and then that takes a while to dry up. If you use the specified amount of water the product calls for, (the "snow" will still be wet) you will still be able to sweep it up in 3-4 hours time.
1225418
We shave a large bowl full and store it in the freezer for later use. It forms a slight "crust" if harder ice but generally stays nice and soft. I would expect a cooler full might melt some.
579064
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. :-)
1094318
The snow that this produces is actually suds so it depends on where you are spraying the "snow". It will disintegrate on its own but if you plan on having the snow fall on a hardwood floor or sidewalk it can become slippery. It looks like real snow when it is dispersed out of the machine but you will have standing suds once it hits the ground/floor. It was a big hit for my party but it is for a very concentrated area. I did not use this indoors only outdoors. I Hope this helps.
198245
No!! Just wipe it with a dishrag & towel dry & re freeze for your next use!
1749150
It is a soap like substance when it comes out of the snow machine. As it lays on the ground it will stick around for a while so I would say yes to the snow angels but trying to make a snow ball seems problematic.
1197773
You rub it into the bottom pads on the dogs feet. Try to get it between the pads & they will be able to walk through snow, melting snow ice without much snow building up on their feet. It resists against the chemicals that many places use to melt snow.
71919
My husband has used this only twice since we purchased it. He says the SnowJoe doesn't work very well when the snow is wet. He thought it even shorted once since he was only able to do half our 80-foot driveway when it just shut off. It snowed earlier this week and while he was able to do a little more with fresh, powdery snow, i'm not sure if you can easily cut through the big snow piles. You might need several passes.
2058728
When you put it in the freezer, don't close it all the way. Wait a bit then close it so the moisture doesn't freeze in grooves.
1643774
I have not done this yet, but plan on it. Apparently having clear water, boiling it, etc. does not matter that much in the big picture. Controlling the freezing from the top down...where water essentially pushes the "not-clear-parts" downward...is the most crucial part. So if you fill a pot of water, submerge this style of mold then turn it upside down, and pull it out of the water with the opening still in contact with the bigger body of water, and finally use a wire to keep it in that position while freezing...you should get a clear sphere. If you need a visual of this, search "alcademics" where I saw this and you can get a step by step.
948030
I don't think it should stay out all winter - I will take it in and store it in the basement. I would not want ice and snow to weigh it down all winter long.
1414052
yes. we live in midwest, just had another 7 inches of snow and this mat has been a lifesaver so far. all melting snow has been contained and we just use the wet/dry vac to clean it up if it gets too full. if it is just a little water it will evaporate.
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It would work. No does not come with fluid. You would have to rig a larger fluid reservoir or you will be climbing up on the roof a couple times per hour to add snow fluid.