When not plugging in the heater for winter months. Does the cord stay attached to the water feeder or do you take it off somehow?
1412135
Cord does not detach. I use my other water feeder for the summer. This one was a life-saver this winter!
1412136
You could leave it unplugged. Plug does not detach. We don't use ours in the summer. In the summer we have a 5 gallon metal one we use.
1412137
I think the cord stay attached - I switch what I use to water during the summer months. Worse case scenario, I have wrapped the cord around the top of the handle until I can switch out the containers.
1412138
No it is permanently attached to the base..It depends where you live, you could just cover the cord with a plastic bag etc. if you would like but I bring mine in for the summer. I have a summer waterer that is easier to fill. Again I DO NOT like using the heated waterer as it is too difficult to use. Instead I bought the heated water base and I can use it on ANY of my waterers in the winter
1724937
Mine has been plugged in all winter and I have had no problems. It is by the garage and plugged into an extension cord so I made sure the plug wouldn't get we! It has been in the -40 and lower and still works, but the cats rather be inside now!
1137017
I had a similar one (same brand) snap off in a freeze...I forgot to turn the water off and disconnect it. Otherwise, no problems.
672243
It is winter so I am not using mine at the moment. I think the little knob at the top has a button to loosen it up. You push the button and put the knob as close to the top as possible. when you release the button it locks in place. I'm not 100% sure this is correct. I will not be getting to my feeder until after the snow melts.
1724943
We leave ours plugged in 24/7. It turns on and off as needed on it's own. Even in the coldest weather, it keeps the water thawed and food from freezing. We have 2 for the feral cats and like them a lot. Just wish we could find more stainless dishes to fit, yet we're still looking.
851695
Hang it with a flexible chain or cord verses a rigid one so that it hangs level. I have not had any leakage problems with it even during the Santa Ana Winds. This feeder is easy to clean and take apart...the best ever.
302239
The cord is detachable to make cleaning easier. It does not work without the cord.
188988
I keep the cord coiled up with a twisty as the unit is next to the wall. No retractable cord, not a big deal. Great appliance..
744196
No you can not change temps it turns on I think when temps drop in the low end of 40 just plug it in. The thing will keep the water from being frozen and then in summer pull apart the cord use as regular water dish. The dish heats only when temperature drops then shuts off till it get cold enough I left mine plug in till march does not hurt anything now for summer plain dish take heater out from under bowel couple small screws hold it in.
1315808
I have to say that the tray is hard and kind of thin, I would be afraid to put it on a heater base....I noticed before we switched ours over to the winter waterer that even just getting a little cold it seemed like the tray would just like to snap. Can you call the company? I am leaning towards no. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
387799
The heater is enclosed in the pan (the entire pan is heated). You can run the cord down through the base. I have been very pleased with everything. I would suggest ordering the "summer pan" as I did.
1654958
In our 'cat houses', the heater sits directy on the bottom of the container. We then put a thin toweeel on top of the heater, and it has worked fine for over 2 years. I hope this helps.
1309472
Power cord does not detach, I used zip tide to secure it in place. I hope this help
1596626
It stays on all the time, so you need to be careful when the weather gets warmer or you have some warm days in the middle of the winter. be sure to buy a thermometer. I use the little flat ones for my one and a half gallon vase that I kept my beta in. If it starts getting too warm, just pull the plug. I had my beta for almost 2 years, but got busy and didn't pay any attention to him for several weeks except to put some food in his bowl.I later found out he had passed away, and I remembered it had gotten warmer, so it had probably gotten too warm for him. actually, this is a really great heater. If its really cold, you may need two. Just pay attention to the temperature everyday when you feed your fish It stays on all the time, so you need to be careful when the weather gets warmer or you have some warm days in the middle of the winter. be sure to buy a thermometer. I use the little flat ones for my one and a half gallon vase that I kept my beta in. If it starts getting too warm, just pull the plug. I had my beta for almost 2 years, but got busy and didn't pay any attention to him for several weeks except to put some food in his bowl.I later found out he had passed away, and I remembered it had gotten warmer, so it had probably gotten too warm for him. actually, this is a really great... » Read More It stays on all the time, so you need to be careful when the weather gets warmer or you have some warm days in the middle of the winter. be sure to buy a thermometer. I use the little flat ones for my one and a half gallon vase that I kept my beta in. If it starts getting too warm, just pull the plug. I had my beta for almost 2 years, but got busy and didn't pay any attention to him for several weeks except to put some food in his bowl.I later found out he had passed away, and I remembered it had gotten warmer, so it had probably gotten too warm for him. actually, this is a really great heater. If its really cold, you may need two. Just pay attention to the temperature everyday when you feed your fish « Show Less
1955876
Yes, you unplug it to turn it off. My understanding is that it is safer to leave it in the liquid for half a minute or more after unplugging it to let the heating element cool down. If you plug it in when it's not in liquid, it can overheat internally and stop working. I use mine every day at work.
456216
Good question, because it's difficult to know. Last year I didn't realize mine was not working until it was too late and the pond had frozen solid, locking the heater in. I didn't replace it and this season am using a small pump instead to maintain an open area in my pond's surface. Good luck!
900356
Not any real solutions - the cord is short, so be very careful not to splash water on the plug. I've had mine a long time and have had no problems, although other heaters have set off the GFI.