How do you winterize this? Will it freeze and crack in the cold NJ winters?
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I live in Michigan I just set a floating heater in my pond in front of it and had no problem left my pump running
1423435
I just drain it. It does end up getting snow melt and snow in it during the winter, and i'm sure it does freeze that way......but it hasn't cracked on me yet, there must be enough stretch to it.
1423436
Don't have to winterize in Texas, but seems sturdy enough to withstand NJ winters.
1423437
Gardnerville, NV. The HL skimmer filter has wintered over successfully without much prep. We didn't run the pump and filter for the cold season. Ice formed in the box but did not crack it. The pond froze over. Ran an air pump and maintained an air hole in the ice. This year we will probably go with a simple water trough heater in addition to the air pump so that we don't have to smash the ice around the hole to make it bigger. Temps got down to the low teens consistently starting in November.
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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
1423439
No I just turned mine off did not drain it or anything I'm on Ohio not saying u shouldn't drain it prob should but I didn't
1178832
I see no reason why not, I have it in 115 degree temps right now ...the sides are very thick, I don't believe it would crack
398558
I used thick (2-3 inch) heavy tape to close it to make sure it was secure. I also used ice packs. Sent it overnight and when my daughter received pkg., everything was still cold.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
2094358
I would think it freeze in cold weather as it is plastic. mine is in the garage.
204204
I live in Colorado. I have had mine since September it's now the end of November & have had no trouble with it cracking because of freezing temps. The water is even frozen inside it & it doesn't leak .....I love it & the birds do too!
1770632
You can get it below freezing if you want. There is no temperature gauge, so you need to put a thermometer inside and inside and play with it a little, but it will get as cold as you want.
2204113
Pot it and keep it inside until there is no chance of frost. After it has a good root system, it should survive winters just fine.
333995
Hello and good morning, I have two different styles one for summer (this one)and a heated base one. I really think it would chip or shatter with a freeze. Hope this helps! good luck
1224494
It is a very heavy plastic. I think it would take alot to break it. I have two of them and am very pleased with the product, and it has gotten as cold as 14 below zero here.
204200
Mine doesn't seem to be affected by freezing temps/frozen water in it (Michigan). I imagine it will eventually get more brittle with exposure to sun, snow, etc., and of course it will get damaged if you try to chip the ice out & miss the ice though.
666438
Two ways. First, the unit has a small breaker switch that pops if it gets too cold. Second, the unit is available with a cold weather kit that will keep it from cracking. The one I ordered here had this kit pre-installed. It's a great unit. I highly recommend it. Best thing I ever did for the RV.
626245
Mine has held up well in NW corner of NJ. We had below zero weather snow, ice and rain and it did OK.
14524
I think it's going to depend on how cold your winter gets. I don't know if it has any guidelines about temperature (it's at my grandkids' house) - but I would expect that the material might become brittle below 40 degrees. I doubt it would be wise to set it up below 50 degrees. Please note that this is conjecture only. I know that my daughter has set it up in the garage several times during the "colder" months in Virginia.
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It will freeze if not drained, it will also rust internally if not drained. it is an electric motor and should not set in rain, although mine does in the summer. U should through something over it. so should I. hope this helps!
624331
I put mine away during the winter. I have had some in the past that crack, so I don't leave it out.
333990
Hi..unfortunately I just purchased this and have not had our winter as of yet. I would not feel comfortable assuming how it will do.