If I want to carry it in my car, does the product have guidelines on temperature extremes where it may not work (too hot or cold for the battery)?
1351525
I live in Florida and the cars get hot. I haven't had any issues but it is an interesting question and I will have to look through the manual if there are any warnings about temperatures but I think these kind of machines are built to be used under extreme circumstances.
1351526
I have the Zoll AED Plus. It uses less expensive 123A lithium batteries, rather than the battery pack included in the Philips Heartstart. The manual states that the unit can be stored between -22 to 158 degrees F. That should be adequate for storage in your vehicle. The unit seems to be viable under temperature extremes that exceed human endurance.
1351527
I do not know for sure, but we donated this one to our church where they have it installed on a wall where it is easily reached. We have a mega sports camp every summer and it is always taken there so would be exposed to the heat in those situations. There is training available as well as a booklet enclosed and I am sure it would address those questions.
1777887
I find better performance when stored at a steady room temp. Between 68 & 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme cold or heat for long periods will lessen performance and longevity. Heat especially can cause leakage. (Don't leave them in your flashlight, in your car repeatedly for week after week in July and August).
579713
I have used my Luggie in cooler weather, ie 2-3 degrees centigrade and found it to be no problem. Of course it depends where you live, as to what you consider to be cold weather! The battery seems to be slightly weaker when cool, but I have used it straight from the back of my car, and no problem, but I would consider the range of travel to be less when cooler.
1738460
That is correct - this pad is not thermostatically controlled and, generally speaking, should not be used in above-freezing conditions. I solved that issue by adding a thermostat to the circuit. My pad now comes on and off around 25 degrees to keep my battery warm when it's cold but doesn't cook it when the weather is nice.
10934
I used this battery at about 25F. Battery was in an outside pocket, so it was cold. Seemed like instead of 5 to 8 hours of shooting, I got only 4. I searched literature, and I found a guy who did some engineered tests. At temperatures in the range of 20-32F, he measured a 15% drop in number of shots. The battery should be brought up to a more normal temperature and recharged. Place in inside pocket next to body heat.
375789
I have only used it in Florida and the summer in Colorado so I can not answer about cold conditions. It does ok on cloudy days, it just takes a while longer to charge fully.
1945959
I live in the north. Cold winters and hot humid summers. I have it going on two years seven moths and I have never taken it out of the car. Summer temperatures in my car hit 130 degrees sometimes and It is still working great.
914534
With all due respect, it's more a question of: "Will the batteries survive the temperatures. If the car is in a garage there's a good chance of success. If it's outside all the time I wouldn't want to depend on working batteries or flashlight. I would call the manufacturer of the batteries you intend to use and ask them. They can be much more specific.
989052
Offhand, I have had it in my car which generally parks outside and during the summer, which has reached to 90+ degrees at time, I have not had any issues with the product.
2206610
Nothing, what should happen? The reason you shouldn't use it above 32 degrees is you could overheat the the element or the battery. I don't use it as a battery warmer. It operates at temperatures well over 32 degrees but you have to have enough of a heat sink to dissipate the heat or turn it off and on.
463244
You can keep it in your car, but realize that cold temps will make it much weaker if and when needed. Keeping it charged is the biggest factor in making it last, so keep that up if you want it to have a chance at working.
223355
Well, most of the time high temperatures means way up in the 100s degree, I don't think anybody uses that battery charger in those hot temperatures, and the only reason they say that is because heat decreases the battery life, you are not gonna use that in high temperatures are you?
829427
I wouldn't leave any of my electronic devices (laptop, phone, etc) in a car for hours in either the cold or extreme heat. Not only can this affect the device, but it will also affect the battery life. This product definitely isn't designed to protect against extreme temperatures. Its main function is to prevent your laptop's external casing from being scratched while it is inside a backpack or other carrying case.
732113
As to my answer if you care to read this it explains how temps relate to battery types. Have a feeling amazon will not allow the link though http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/discharging_at_high_and_low_temperatures
1816850
The ownership manual says that it will work accurately above 14 degrees Fahrenheit, but to make sure you have fresh batteries anytime the temp is below 32. The manual also says the batteries are good for about 4000 distance measurements (maybe 5000, I forget), and there is a battery meter in the viewfinder.
110187
I purchased one back in the summer for the grand-daughter, so this is our first winter, but it is sitting out in our detached garage in cold Tennessee weather. It's hasn't been extreme cold yet, but you have given me an idea that I might put a folded up blanket over the back end where the battery is, just in case. Taking the battery out and bringing it into the house is not something I personally want to do. It might be an easy thing, but this 71 yr. old granny doesn't want that job.
878079
I do not know at what low temp. this will still work. I keep mine in the car trunk, in the garage. The lowest temp here is about 20 degrees.it seems to be some sort of dry cell trpe of battery, so my feeling is it should still work. sorry I do not have better info.