I live in the mountains. Temps can easily get to 0 and below. Will the water lines and filter freeze?
1846136
It can not be used outside where temps go below freezing. However, it can be used inside as in a basement.
1846137
I used to live in Iowa and had a different portable tub. If u keep it heated its fine. But thats a lot of work on the tub, energy wise and motor wise
1846138
This this will not stay warm when it's below 30 deg. Wouldn't freeze but would be useless In cold weather
35153
I have not tested this filter but the question isn't stupid like the "breaking physics" answer indicated. The water has energy imparted through the pump and the moving water is much harder to freeze. There is no exact answer without qualifications: "it depends on how low the temperature is and how long you will be leaving it in those temperatures." There may even be parts in the pumping mechanism that are extremely prone to freezing (like a thin hose without insulation that would seize the kinetic energy injection mechanism before it had a chance to postpone the freezing in the larger reservoir. Quick answer: Yes, this will freeze in sub-zero temperatures, eventually. Longer answer: It is likely that this will freeze rapidly because the pump likely has a hose that will freeze like pipes in a house. If sufficiently insulated, this could postpone the freezing but would likely not impart enough constant kinetic energy to the water to keep it from freezing forever. It's possible that the pump is strong enough that there would be an effect similar to what you see when fountains freeze but it's unlikely that it's well insulated and strong enough to do this. I hope this was helpful.
2126954
Over the last 30 years I have owned four of the filters, and only because I allowed two of them to freeze. They are without doubt the very best filter of that type that is available. You can fill anything from a a glass of water to what ever you want to put water into. Back flush it when you are done using it before you store it. No, I don't have stock in the Company! Wish I did though.
204671
I assume so, the filter only affects water and ice feature....ice making machine is terrible by the way, same if not worse technology as 50 years ago...a disgrace
1524936
Insulation only helps if there is and initial heat source, including the water. But with a strip of the heat tape that should cure any possibility of the filter freezing if there is some insulation, but it probably doesn't need a lot.
142676
Not at all.. it takes a bit for it to freeze properly but after the first three it will run pretty well. Check the water exhaust regularly.
1640083
Mine has kept a 25 gallon uninsulated plastic basin completely ice free with the temps in single digits. Not sure what temperature the water is, but it is still cold to touch.
1357168
this unit is very small, i live in the central valley of california. not very cold here, but the ground water temp. is not very cold, and the unit barely warmed the water for one shower. the answer to your question depends on where you live, but i would say "no".
503999
You don't have to disconnect the filter when temps are freezing but it will shorten the life span if your water is constantly flowing because it will still be trapping impurities in filter and will be used up faster!
157709
I have a 5 micron filter in there. When it is new I do notice a noticeable drop in pressure on the cold water line. It's good on the hot water. Strange. It's about 10 lb less on the cold water line. Which I don't like. I used 3/4 copper pipe.
1720992
Do not freeze this bottle or filter. It is designed to be used with liquid water. There are other water bottles you can freeze but most plastic ones would just burst when the water freezes. Short answer to your question is no.
1526663
The published specifications state: Temperature: 40-100 °F. so not suitable for hot spring, etc. If the hot water is derived from water at 40-100 F, Place the filter in the section carrying the 'cold' water.
2011712
We had wind chills of 30 below and the water never froze, although I had a very thin layer on top of the water, as someone else mentioned. Actual air temps got as low as 3 below with no problems.
1683972
i do not have that problem. its only for cold water. my problem with this filter is, it don't last the way it used to to about 4 to 6 months. in my case, the last few filters lasted only about 6 to 8 weeks and the flow becomes very slow and restricted inspite of having the same source of city water.
1348054
I don't recall but I have never had any issues with it freezing up. I ran it for 3 months without turning it off except to clean the filter and no issues.
1687352
No. We live in cold MT and have never had problems. Our 1st Brower lasted 21 or 22 years and we have hard water.
503998
I actually use this as a carbon filter for the water I use in my brewing. The filter lives inside most of the time and is only hooked up when I use it for short periods of time. I'm assuming that you would need to disconnect it to avoid freezing and only plug it in when you want to use it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.