Will this keep maybe 3 gallons of water from freezing in below zero weather? Here in WI we have been -20 most of this week.
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Yes it will do the job as long as your electricity doesn't go out. Central Illinois has had some cold weather this week around -10 and I didn't have any problems. One thing I recommend is checking your water daily. I hope this helps.
1338363
My birdbath holds about 2 gallons of water. Several days ago the temperature hit minus 12 degrees where I live. No freeze-up occurred.
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I'm sorry I can't answer the question. Bless your heart! I'm just incredibly happy Oklahoma doesn't experience that kind of weather! We HAVE had a few days below freezing and the bird bath (abt 1-1/2 gals) had no ice. Apparently the water was even warm enough for the Eastern Bluebirds to bathe.
1338365
I have a 1 gallon metal bucket and it stays liquid in 0 degrees here in Ky. No ice at all.
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Please be aware this is the lowest wattage unit Farm Innovators makes. If I were going to be looking at 3 gal. and -20 I would think about a higher wattage unit but I have no experience with it in such extreme conditions.
468805
When it freezes below about 20 you have to drain it to protect the coils. That said, you may start the water and fire it up when it is below freezing, just remember to drain it once it cools off.... Our unit works on a single handle application, it just has to be set at a lower temp.
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I suppose it depends on hot how that heater can keep the water. I live in Atlanta and the day last week when we had mid 20's for almost 24 hours the nipples did freeze but we had several cold days before that too. There was a layer of ice on top and water in between the ice and bottom of the bucket that was a little more than half full. I had to pour some cold water out and warm water in and push the metal nipples several times to get water to flow. I expect to have issues when we have multiple below freezing days and have yet to figure out what I will do.
506579
I live in Milwaukee and the temps dropped to - 20 last winter and any water in the pipe freezes. It can freeze solid if enough water is in the pipe.
68630
I use mine in my fridge in a cup of distilled water, have it set to about 33 - 34 , I dig my beer on the cold side. If your useing it in a temp that's going to be freezing your water I would not put it in water. It seem sturdy to me . I have had no problem with mine.
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Oh I really don't think so, the cover is not water tight and has vents for heat to escape.... I'm sure if installed in a cold weather area it would freeze up... It's a fine indoor product and has saved us money on our water bill, and a little on our gas bill... Electric bill went up 3 dollars a month...
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The instructions never said to keep it wet once used like the smaller filters but that is what I'm doing, though not for that reason. I'm keeping it full of clean drinking water for any possible water outage. Of course, I can't let it freeze while wet. That is my main concern since that is a possibility where I live.
410069
Mine has never frozen. I live in NH, Temps do drop to 0 but do not stay there for a long time. The waterer is in the coop not outside. I am going to purchase another one.
408129
I have yet tested it in these conditions however if you are in freezing conditions then you should not be worried about water loss and therefore not need the unit a all. Most water level loss is via evaporation unless you have a leak.
1825253
Good question. We live in Minnesota. So far our temps have not gotten below freezing. However, the plunger is very "loose" -- it is not a tight fit like if it were screwed in.
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Sorry I don't have an answer as I live in the northwest where the weather is mild most of the time. We leave our pump on all year so nothing freezes. If you drain every bit of water out of the skimmer including the pipes it should be ok as far as I can see. The ground around the skimmer will have to be relatively dry too so it won't expand if it freezes and crush the sides. You might be better to get an answer from someone who lives in a cold area.Good LuckGord
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We don't know, but it will keep water liquid until it gets into low below zeros. Then you may have only a small whole in the tank that is liquid.
717656
It should not be an issue. I am not sure what the cold rating is. It gets down to -20f here and they work fine.
773464
Yes, if the waterer is outside in subfreezing conditions the water will freeze.
1132799
I doubt it. It is meant to keep livestock water from freezing. I believe it turns on at 35 degrees.
2019446
Since water freezes at 32, I can't see that being an issue. Now if you meant Celsius, that's 93F, so once again, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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.