Will it work in heavy snow on mailbox?
588086
Bonnie, I'm sorry but we never have HEAVY snow here in Texas where I live. I have had one of the signal balls for about ten years....this is my second one, and the only problem I have had is "high winds" dislodge it once in a great while. My first one had to be replaced after many years because the Texas heat finally made the plastic break. I really love it though. I'm 86 years old and it saves me unnecessary trips out to the mailbox. Have a good weekend! Sue Milliron, Marlin, TX
588087
We have been using these for the past 8 years. We have not had issues with ours except for the plow trucks destroying our mailboxes therefore the mail signal gets taken out with the mailbox. I am going to order a new one as soon as we are out of the clear of measurable snow here in Wisconsin.
588088
Probably, though I live in VA and we don't often get heavy snow. It is a simple mechanism. A spring that you bend to fit loosely into a plastic bracket. It blocks the door, and when the door is opened (no effort needed to release) the spring pops up and stays up. The ball is empty plastic and only for visibility. I installed one on my mailbox and one for my neighbor and we both love it. They work great and are pretty easy to install on a traditional rural mailbox.
588089
Depends on how heavy I suppose. We have had 8-10 in snowfalls and as long as the mailman can get to the mailbox and open the door , the yellow ball will pop up. In the closed position the ball rests against the box door. When the door is opened it dislodges the ball from the cradle/hook and the spring snaps the ball up.
588090
I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
588091
YES I had this on my mailbox through the whole winter in NJ and it worked very well. I would recommend this to every one
588092
It seems to work in all weather conditions. The only time it "didn't work" was on a particularly windy day.... but once I secured it better, it was fine. You will LOVE having this on your mailbox!!!!!
1832065
we mounted ours on a post approx. 30"-36" tall and I like it better. In our situation, the transmitter is better protected, reads cars better and is not where a snow removal process would damage it. Ours has had snow on it and it still worked fine.
1718105
For an electric snowthrower it does very well. It's a very strong tool. You merely have to adjust your speed to the density of the snow.
1274861
Snow might land on top of it, but that would not interfere with the operation. I live in Detroit and we're near record snowfall this winter, but this unit is performing like a champ.
420519
Absolutely does and so wonderfully, as long as the snow moisture content is very low. If the moisture content is high (one snow fall was) it becomes easier to use a snow shovel. Hope this helps.
1193647
It has plenty of power. I live in south Louisiana so snow is a foreign object. I would imagine it would but I have no actual experience to back that up.
84067
Sorry, I'm a buyer living in the Caribbean so no snow here. I guess it may work if the snow is powdery though.....not wet.....sorry I can't be more helpful.
690156
It would certainly have no issue with snow/rain etc - very good surface on the ramp. You would need to check it is long enough for your application
1869675
I think it will work if your mailbox door opens and closes...and the unit sits inside and will be triggered by the opening and closing of your mailbox door. Otherwise, you may have to asked the maker if it will work.
669612
The sending unit is 4 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. It mounts on the inside of the mailbox door so you shouldn't be concerned with weather although it does appear weather proof. I would recommend mounting it high up on the inside of the door. Hope this answers your questions.
721840
You can easily see our lights from the street, it is nothing like a really bright light though so I am not sure if it is on a mail box it would work. These are designed to go over a 4x4 post, so make sure that the mail box has something you can set the light onto so you can mount it. Hope this helps :)
2056384
Probably not if you get a lot of snow it will not hold the weight and heavy ice would also be a factor. I really believe the material this is made of will not hold up in harsh winter weather
241087
Not really sure. It snowed a few times we tried it but it was such a hassle we quit using it. Wouldn't recommend it.
1832068
I live in Colorado and the unit works well in the snow, even blizzard conditions! I mounted the unit on a fence post to keep it about two feet off the ground and about 15 feet from the edge of the driveway. The distance to the receiver is close to 400 feet and, with the receiver in a line of sight window, we have had no problems with the signal.
1600471
I am not sure if they would work in snow. My grandson took them home with him so I never saw them in action! He was very happy when he opened the box, though
1285866
probably not to good.the bootom rails already broke due to wind.I don't think it would hold up toany amount of snow
1418123
Yes. I live on a state highway in Indiana and this winter was brutal. My mailbox is right on the road and the plows blow snow over 25 feet onto my property. Mailbox is still standing and looks great. I did install a new post and used a bag of quickcrete to hold it in and made sure not to over tighten the screws that go into the post from the mailbox. Other advice is to make sure the post is tall enough to keep the plastic ring as high into the mailbox housing you can. Higher it is the stronger the box stands. Will make since when you see instructions. I have had 3 expensive metal boxes with custom lettering and this box is far better for standing up to road hazards and still looks sharp. I have 6ft tall rod iron and brick pillars and it looks classy. Had a local sign guy make some stickers in gold for numbers and it looks nice. Hope this helps I would buy another in a heart beat.