Need to keep chicken water bucket from freezing. Can it handle getting wet from rain? (will put it under duck tape so the hens are not electracuted0
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The heater tape itself is relatively waterproof but the connector plug must be kept dry. I would place some insulating material between the duct tape and the heating strip......
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i do not recommend this product for the application that you are considering
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I wouldnt call it water proof no. Its water resisant. It's glue, so it will create a plastic like film once dry, but u wont be able to pour water over it and expect it not to wreck.if u spill a small amount of water, and wipe it off immediately, it will be ok. It can also handle a reasonable amount of humidity. If you put a hot plate of soup on it, the glue will warm up, and u risk tearing/damage. This is so you can get an idea of more or less the type of durability you are looking at, if this helps.
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Not really, if you assemble it carefully, but some moisture will get inside if this item isn't under cover and the rain blows really hard. I store outdoor toys in this bench so I put them inside large black plastic bags & tie them. The toys, such as badminton sets and horseshoe sets never get wet but sometimes I find water on the bags. I live in south Louisiana and we get long, hard rain storms. When we have a sunny day, I open the bench and let the water on the bags dry up.
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This is a very good question and one I considered do to where I live (Northern Maine). The plastic is somewhat fragile and in freezing temps, depending on the angle and height from which you may hang it, it could crack. I mount mine on 2 cinder blocks, up off the ground and use a heater (designed for keeping poultry waterer's) from freezing. When it gets to 15 and below, even the heater doesn't help. I do have a small hot plate in the barn for keeping my water warm for in sub-freezing temps. But to answer your basic question, yes, it could chip or shatter.
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Basically the answer is no because there are no seals to prevent water from getting in. It could be considered water resistant if rain is falling down on it with the lid closed, but not if water is sprayed sideways onto it where water can get under the lid.
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Yes,you can leave it out in the rain on, works fine. But you should put it away for winter before it freezes.
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I don't see why not. The heat makes it warp slightly. If it rains hard, it'll likely get water inside. I don't think cold temperatures would hurt it.
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Hi Stacey, I actually am using this in a different way than what it is intended... I have it running inside 2 inch PVC pipe that has 5 Chicken water nipples drilled into it for my chicken watering system... I assume you could wrap a 2 inch pipe with this item to keep it from freezing, but I've never tried it.
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I live in Wisconsin. I have used 2 of these for my chickens. The plastic does just fine in Winter; however, I did drop one while it had ice in it, and one of the plastic sections of the "food side" broke off. It still works just fine. So yes - as long as you don't do anything too crazy with it, it will hold up to freezing temperatures.
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I have one in a 5 gallon insulated Igloo drink cooler connected to a 3/4" PVC pipe with saddle nipples. It doesn't take up that much room, chickens don't drink much water and are not sticking their heads in the bucket anyway so the lost volume isn't a problem. My 10 chickens don't drink 5 gallons of water in a month during the winter. If it gets pretty cold where you are, you might want to insulate the plastic parts of the nipples. Are your chicken water nipples stuck in the bottom of the bucket? If so, you could make a rigid foam circle with holes for the nipples such that only the pins stick out. HOWEVER - chickens LOVE to peck rigid insulation so you'll need to cover it with something. I have one in a 5 gallon insulated Igloo drink cooler connected to a 3/4" PVC pipe with saddle nipples. It doesn't take up that much room, chickens don't drink much water and are not sticking their heads in the bucket anyway so the lost volume isn't a problem. My 10 chickens don't drink 5 gallons of water in a month during the winter. If it gets pretty cold where you are, you might want to insulate the plastic parts of the nipples. Are your chicken water nipples stuck in the bottom of the bucket? If so, you could make a rigid foam circle with holes for the nipples such that only the... » Read More I have one in a 5 gallon insulated Igloo drink cooler connected to a 3/4" PVC pipe with saddle nipples. It doesn't take up that much room, chickens don't drink much water and are not sticking their heads in the bucket anyway so the lost volume isn't a problem. My 10 chickens don't drink 5 gallons of water in a month during the winter. If it gets pretty cold where you are, you might want to insulate the plastic parts of the nipples. Are your chicken water nipples stuck in the bottom of the bucket? If so, you could make a rigid foam circle with holes for the nipples such that only the pins stick out. HOWEVER - chickens LOVE to peck rigid insulation so you'll need to cover it with something. « Show Less
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Rain should be no problem. Ours has definitely been up in rain without issues. I try to take it down but have left it up for several days. Only problem we've had is if a bird soils it which doesn't totally come out but cannot see it when watching movie at night.
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I would say possibly.., ONLY if it was protected from direct moisture..and directly from the top and sides..,I wouldn't chance it getting wet, although it is constructed pretty well I don't think water and this would last too long. It's a expensive up front unit..although the payoff is great. I would have it loosely "enclosed" in some sort of housing that would protect it from the rain, let it breathe, if you will..-I know they advise against this- it may be a heat sync issue- burnout,But, take a chance possibly, if you like, it's all new. .I will at some point ..
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Have tried in the cold. I wouldn't use it in the rain, cause you'll just rust it out
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I wouldn't say it's waterproof/tight. The stuff I store in mine stays dry but the pieces just slide together, plastic to plastic. As another person posted, high winds with rain could cause leaks easily.
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You are not supposed to let the bucket run dry. Not sure what happens if you do. I went out once and there was only an inch or two of water in it but it was cold out. Steam was coming off the water. It's still working fine.
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I don't think you can. I had to buy a large heated water bowl for the winter. It was around $19.99 but has to be cleaned often. I love the concept of the bucket with nipples but not all of my hens did.
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I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or straw. I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or... » Read More I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or straw. « Show Less