Wow is the tank if it has water in it when freezing weather happens? Do the tanks burst or expand and then go back when it thaws?
1339494
I couldn't answer that. Good tank for holding water. Cheaper if you buy it at tractor supply. I found out after I bought mine. Save you $40 with shipping etc.
684507
Beverly, There's still water collection between the bows but after driving the truck the water will just blow off the back. Air circulates in the bed from the gap between the front edge of the bed, so the air pushes the material up and makes the water roll off. I don't take it off or open it that much, so I couldn't tell you if it will have shrinkage in cold temps. Plus, I live in Florida. It's great material and even with the amount of rain we've gotten down here, there isn't any discoloration.
1687353
No floating lid....but the heater is right under the water tank, so the water stays thawed and depending on the outdoor temp and how high you have the heater set, the water stays a nice temp. I live in interior Alaska so I built an insulated box around my tank (the "super-insulated" heater was not nearly insulated enough for our cold weather) and have been very happy with it. LOVE IT!!!
1222191
There is a ice level control. The ice is made when ice level drops. Ice will melt and the water goes back into the tank. The ice is not super hard as in a refrigerator. It makes ice very fast and will keep up with most normal demand. You will have to add water every other day or so depending on how much you use. The water container holds about a gallon.
2264038
It expands, when it thaws the pex will go back to it's original size. I live in the snow belt of upstate ny and have seen this in my own home.
684504
Beverly,There's still water collection between the bows but after driving the truck the water will just blow off the back. Air circulates in the bed from the gap between the front edge of the bed, so the air pushes the material up and makes the water roll off. I don't take it off or open it that much, so I couldn't tell you if it will have shrinkage in cold temps. Plus, I live in Florida. It's great material and even with the amount of rain we've gotten down here, there isn't any discoloration.
1004676
I sure did over the weekend! I have a 5 person tent with a queen size air bed. It was just my wife, my 7 year old daughter and I. My buddy told me to only run it while I was awake to heat the tent and turn it off. Well, hard thing to do when it's freezing outside, lol. I ran it all night about 3 feet from my mattress with no issues. A couple things: 1) one tank will run about 6 hours and the bottom of the tank will freeze, which will melt water inside your tent. Just an Fyi, you might want a better base to catch the water.2) keep another tank close if one runs empty. Second night I had to change one at 4 in the morning. I sure did over the weekend! I have a 5 person tent with a queen size air bed. It was just my wife, my 7 year old daughter and I. My buddy told me to only run it while I was awake to heat the tent and turn it off. Well, hard thing to do when it's freezing outside, lol. I ran it all night about 3 feet from my mattress with no issues. A couple things: 1) one tank will run about 6 hours and the bottom of the tank will freeze, which will melt water inside your tent. Just an Fyi, you might want a better base to catch the water.2) keep another tank close if one runs empty.... » Read More I sure did over the weekend! I have a 5 person tent with a queen size air bed. It was just my wife, my 7 year old daughter and I. My buddy told me to only run it while I was awake to heat the tent and turn it off. Well, hard thing to do when it's freezing outside, lol. I ran it all night about 3 feet from my mattress with no issues. A couple things: 1) one tank will run about 6 hours and the bottom of the tank will freeze, which will melt water inside your tent. Just an Fyi, you might want a better base to catch the water.2) keep another tank close if one runs empty. Second night I had to change one at 4 in the morning. « Show Less
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I always fill mine to the fill line on the canister . When finished freezing it is full. Mine is a 5 quart . I must say that it takes a while to freeze. Can't say that it is worth what I paid for it. Just being honest.
333996
I also keep mine on a heater in winter, so it's never cold enough to crack from dropping. Now--if I didn't warm it, the water inside would freeze (as it does occasionally on the edges, even with the heater), and then you'd be dropping a frozen chunk of ice. I guess the fount could crack under those circumstances, but the only issue I've had with cracking is the base (red part) because it's not supposed to be placed on a heater.
1949265
The tank can not run, it has no lags. The tank can not have water unless a water line is connected to it! The question does not make any sense.
240500
If you fill with cold water it will be cool. Because it's capacity is so large, it will remain cold or hot for a longer time. Remember it's also heavier.
1222192
The ice is held in a basket overtop of the water tank so as it melts it goes back into the water tank. You have to put the ice in your freezer to save it. This ice maker will brake on you!
2194061
I take it out when it when there is a hard freeze. The water in the pump could freeze and crack the case. I put it back into the pool in the spring .It also could freeze onto the cover and tear the cover during the thawing and refreezing of late winter.
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It worked all last winter for us. That is, none of our outside pipes burst. The temperature got down to the 20s for an extended period. So far they have worked this year with even colder temperatures. But, I have no reason to think that the pipes would have burst without them.
773464
Yes, if the waterer is outside in subfreezing conditions the water will freeze.
469821
Not sure yet, as this will be my first winter using the product. But, like any plumbing, as long as the water flows through the pipe, you shouldn't have issues with freezing or bursting pipe, maybe just turn the amount up a bit more to a fast drip.
825014
I live in Maryland and it freezes here. I spoke to the manufacturer who said you must remove them for winter, or a prolonged deep freeze could cause ice build-up on and inside the plastic parts to split the seams of the parts. It will also create uneven ice formation possibly damage the structure of the pool itself, potentially to the point of failure. I'm taking mine out, even if I need to hire Hercules. They were too expensive to find them damaged next spring!