Are these going too be to cold to sit on outside in the winter if stored outside for firepit use ?
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That will depend on just how cold it is I think. Imagine the cushion will feel cold at first, but will warm up from body heat. I love ours that we purchased for a porch swing.
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Yes they can be stored in excess of 105 F. I keep mine in the garage here in San Antonio and have had my last package out there for 2 years. I'm almost out and plan on getting 6 more as soon as I finish this. They work well and I would recommend them to a friend. Use them on my Big Green Egg smoker, and my Weber grill. One cube works well to start any kind of charcoal, lump or briquettes, and has the fire going well in less than 20 minutes. If in a rush, I use 2 cubes.
1588178
These boxes are made of plastic and should last several seasons if they are stored away from freezing with the dirt in them and away from blisteringly hot sun. If you buy them now, just put then in a garage or basement and they should be fine.
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I would not run a snow blower over them. I only had one night when the wind was blowing really bad and it was snowing, it iced up a little on the steps, but not the porch. They keep it warm enough to keep the snow off, that is the purpose of having them. I am glad I got them. I screwed them down on my wooden patio, if you are putting them on cement, you would have to connect them to wire or something and anchor them to the ground so they won't blow off. Hope I've helped?
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I wouldn't leave them outside, I'd take them in if not being used. We love em' and wouldn't want to risk what the heat could do to em' :)
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I have them underneath the eaves of my roof so they're partially sheltered. My guess that they would be OK with no protection from the weather. My only concern would be water getting into the battery compartment. Some type of protective weatherproof tape over the opening would work.
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I don't know about snow. However, I have them in uncovered patio in Florida. They have gone through major rain, heat and cold (40 degrees) and still look as good as when I got them. My brother just purchased them after seeing my patio.
577806
Yes, mine are out on a deck. I left them outside through the winter and they are fine. They roll like a dream and hold heavy pots with no trouble.
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I have not had an issue with ice or snow. Last winter was very bad and they held up fine. The black foam actually helps with melting. Only issue I have had is will small leaves accumulating on top of the foam. Just keep them clean and you should be OK.
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They aren't made for really cold weather but they'll do the trick. Anything under 45 to 50 degrees would be too cold
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I see no issue with keeping them outside in the elements of the summer. I store mine in the garage after using them though.
732111
I doubt it will ruin the batteries unless you store them in the cold, however cold batteries will have a lower performance. But these heat up pretty good when operating so I am not sure if it would be observable.
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I don't believe they are, although if you can put them in an area that is no directly exposed to rain or snow they might be ok. If you live in an area that gets a lot of rain or humidity, I would contact the manufacturer and see if they can give a bit more information. If you were to put them in a covered patio area, that would help.
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Yes, the temperature probably should be above about 50 degrees. Higher would be better. I installed mine when the outside temperature was about 80. They are real well stuck.
1005656
I didn't put them out til Spring...but it was a cold Ohio Spring. I think they would be fine..just make sure you drill holes in them for drainage. They look really nice.
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Yes, definitely! I use mine year round in Seattle. It is insulated and I've actually cooked at 500 degrees in a snowstorm in Reno on our first unit during initial testing. If it's real cold out remember that the steel and the stones are very cold as well and will take longer to heat up to cooking temps. You can also remove the upper fuel grate and build a bigger fire right on the firestarter grate in the firebox. I'd also recommend using all high heat woods like Oak, Maple or Hickory for a hotter fire.
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Good evening, To be honest these Grill Gazebos are not rated for a snow load. If you keep it up all year long I recommend keeping the snow off the gazebo during the winter. This will for sure protect your investment for years to come. Thanks, John C.