Does it work in the winter snow? More false alarms in the winter w/the snow blasting it? or is the post too short so it gets buried in the snow?
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.
1832066
It works well. I used the battery version for about 12..13 years. I just changed to the solar version 5 months ago. It does NOT see snow, animals or people. It sees a metal mass pass near the electromagnetic field. I have had 3..4 feet of snow piled around it...works fine. Remember ....If there is metal near it, depending on how you set it. It will activate. Thrash cans, swinging lights, metal signs. I have mine 25 feet off the road, and 550 feet from the house. Nothing metal gets past it. Follow the instructions, Tech support is there also if you need it. Very happy with it. I need to add...when the batteries are going dead or they freeze like they did here. You will get false alarms. Change the batteries or opt for the solar. You can use lithium batteries to stop the freezing...but After the cost of them the solar made more sense.
1832067
Never had it up in the snow but you could mount it on a taller post. I did not get the range they claimed - about 400 - 500 ft is what I got. That was with a clear line of sight and the receiver mounted in a secod floor window facing the unit. I ended up going with a Dakota system. The mag sensor is mounted in or next to the drive way. Transmits 1400 feet - the length of our driveway.
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.
1832069
Haven't noticed more false alarms due to weather. Mine is mounted on a fencepost, and so far snow has not been deep enough to cover it. Most false alarms have been responses to large trucks that are on the road just beyond the range that is supposed to be the limit of the sensor.
1832070
I have not had it completely covered in snow yet, but have not experienced any issues with it being in snow. There have been false alarms, but not many to mention. It has performed perfectly for us. Would recommend to anyone.
1960398
I have had it for a bit more than a year now. The camera works great still. However, it wasnt all that great in the winter in Northern NY. This is mostly due to the construction of the rear of my car. There is a nice shelf below the licence plate for the snow to pile up on. Anytime more than 6" fell, the camera would become immersed in snow. After removing the snow, the camera didnt have a good picture for 30 mins or so. The finish hasnt seemed to fade anywhere except where I snugged up on the bolts. If you never move the bolts, you wouldnt notice it.
1924928
It is weatherproof. It's very energy efficient. However, if there is a lot of snow build-up on the sensor, then it will not work. I have found, it works best if it is located in a, somewhat, protected or covered area. Under an awning or on a porch area....hope that helps.
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.
1719427
I would have to believe this doorbell would work in cold weather. I am sure the company has thought through on the elements. Over time, in any kind of weather either with the cold or the heat the doorbell will be effected. Sun shining on it .... bitter cold attacking it .... will cause something to happen.
2127841
Yes it will work in bad weather. However, leaves or other wind-driven debris may trigger it. It can work thru a row of trees and probably thru a wooden building (not sure). My biggest problem was the sun moving thru trees constantly set it off, so it was too many false alarms to be useful. It alarmed every morning when the sun came up, and every evening at sunset. As long as you can locate in a clear area they work fairly well, but everyone I know who has one is plagued by false alarms. I started with the cheapy ones from harbor freight and thought all the false alarms were due to the cheapness, but these were the same--I think the technology is the same--so you might try a cheap one first.
1141085
I would not plan on it for winter. The posts are strong enough for it but the covering MIGHT last one winter. My personal advice is do not plan on for winter. Heavy rains oh yes as we've had some already!!
343059
Well, i have only had it up for a couple of months so can say for sure. I can say, however, that the two months it has been up has been the coldest and wintery-est we have had in a long time and it seems to be holding up fine. It is quite light, as a unit, but has a broad face so strong winds will, potentially, tip it. What i have seen some folks do on the internet, and i did it as well, is tie it down with a cable or wire so that it stays were i intended to stay.
1060853
On the sensors I've put in the ground they seem to work fine in the snow. The transmitting part of the unit is mounted above ground, like on a fence post. On my personal ones (I use two) the sensors are mounted on the fences down low while the transmitters are mounted high. You can always adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. Highly recommended system.... especially if 911 is an hour away!
989009
This is nice looking and works for us, but I've only had it for a couple of months, during summer. It's light weight plastic. if it's empty it would blow around. You could fill it with sand or something but I don't know how well it would hold up thru a winter with snow, ice and wind. And has already been stated, this is made to hang, not sit on a post. I'm not sure how you would mount it. I'd suggest you look for something heavier and sturdier that's made to be mounted on top of a post.
222396
I put mine up, and I changed batteries after about 2 months, maybe more. It was cold at night also. This is pretty good considering the weather conditions.
579711
We bring it in every time, but it would be fine in the cold if you remove the battery. It isn't good for in the snow, but works fine if parking lots have been plowed well.
1208404
It doesn't like really heavy snow, but as long as there isn't more than a foot of it, it still works. We had a storm already this year with 3 inches of dense/slushy snow...it worked...required a little more effort and had to go over some spots a couple times. I like this snowblower...it has freed me from having to get tune-ups, fill up oil and gas, etc. With this thing, I just pull it out of the shed and plug it in. Of course it's a little lightweight, isn't really good for more than a foot of snow.Oh and as someone else mentioned...this one is not particularly good at snow banks or clearing out the mailbox. The big ice chunks in the road still require a shovel. It doesn't like really heavy snow, but as long as there isn't more than a foot of it, it still works. We had a storm already this year with 3 inches of dense/slushy snow...it worked...required a little more effort and had to go over some spots a couple times. I like this snowblower...it has freed me from having to get tune-ups, fill up oil and gas, etc. With this thing, I just pull it out of the shed and plug it in. Of course it's a little lightweight, isn't really good for more than a foot of snow.Oh and as someone else mentioned...this one is not particularly good at snow... » Read More It doesn't like really heavy snow, but as long as there isn't more than a foot of it, it still works. We had a storm already this year with 3 inches of dense/slushy snow...it worked...required a little more effort and had to go over some spots a couple times. I like this snowblower...it has freed me from having to get tune-ups, fill up oil and gas, etc. With this thing, I just pull it out of the shed and plug it in. Of course it's a little lightweight, isn't really good for more than a foot of snow.Oh and as someone else mentioned...this one is not particularly good at snow banks or clearing out the mailbox. The big ice chunks in the road still require a shovel. « Show Less
1501289
Mine held up to a rough Michigan winter. You're supposed to knock off excess snow throughout the season but I only did that if it was more than about 4 inches at a time
252436
Mine is in a tree so it's protected from total exposer. However the snow can freeze and cause a small layer of seed to fuze together. Not really an issue. I still love mine - tried many and this is the best one!
2208578
It does not work well in wet snow, primarily because the chute keeps clogging. Beyond that, it works harder so I have actually had the battery run out on me just short of finishing my driveway due to the intensity/thickness of the snow. But you know, even struggling through the wet snow with this is SO MUCH BETTER than struggling to shovel the wet stuff. It's still faster, easier on my back, and less difficult.
549912
Sorry to admit. I haven't installed it. I ordered it last winter and didn't get to it right away and then summer came. You know how it is. Outside taskes took precedence. I will put it in in the fall. Sorry to not be any help.