are there any heat units that can be placed inside to keep the batteries from freezing? something with thermal ctl.?
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No, but you may be able to bury the unit if its kept in waterproof housing. Check out a boat battery protector
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I found supplied batteries only lasted a year so I used a car battery placed in boat battery box.works perfect for over 2 years now. They make car battery blankets and blankets with heaters. Worth a try?
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Ours stays plugged into the 12 volt transformer and has never frozen.Our temps are not below 20 degrees very often.
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Joanne, when I got my heater (also from Amazon), the C-cells for the igniter were very old and not very good. Have you tried replacing the batteries with new alkalines?
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No. Not really. It's cold here about 6 months out of the year. Never had any issues. I've only changed the batteries twice in about 14 months as well. Gets to maybe -20 on the coldest days. Mine are mounted under my porch without the outside shell however. Maybe different results while using protective case.
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Overheats? I think P.Doell has the best answer. It is hard to get the battery in correctly, but I've had no problems with heating.
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The battery compartment is supposed to be open so that the heated air can dry out the contacts inside the aide. The battery should not be in as this would impede the air getting in. In addition, heat decreases battery life so I leave the batteries outside the heater.
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I ahve not stored it in my truck, All batteries stand a chance of freezing is letft in sub zero long enough
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I don't see that being a problem because the battery is in the sending unit. I know it gets cold in WI, but not cold enough to stop radio waves or electrons :-) When in doubt I always contact the manufacturer. I've been using this device (both units are in the house) for a few months now and it has worked flawlessly for me. One side note is that we have our house heavily insulated. It's wrapped in foam board insulation as well as the usual in-wall cavity insulation along with triple pane windows. After installing the extra insulation and new windows we no longer can use outdoor radio wave devices (indoor-outdoor remote thermostats). The receivers can't pick up the signal even if it's only a couple feet away with new batteries.
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yes....just dont let it freeze...great unit....i use it off grid so battery ignition is great.....20 min hot water at a time just let it rest for 5 and its ready to go again
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You need to unplug it. I use a thermostat to control it which turns on at 0 deg F and off at 10 deg F also available from Amazon. It keeps the battery from getting too hot.
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Not a good idea unless you are EXTREMELY attentive. Yes there is temperature control, however it goes from melting to burning based on intensity not actual degrees of temperature. I would suggest getting a hair dryer or and actual hot air gun as they are a little more user friendly when it comes to controlling the amount of heat you apply to your work. If you ever get into molding or fabricating of heavy plastics or light metal then this would be right up you alley, I bought it so I can do custom wiring without having to drag a corded unit around; the battery powered units in my opinion are useless unless you are in a pinch. Not a good idea unless you are EXTREMELY attentive. Yes there is temperature control, however it goes from melting to burning based on intensity not actual degrees of temperature. I would suggest getting a hair dryer or and actual hot air gun as they are a little more user friendly when it comes to controlling the amount of heat you apply to your work. If you ever get into molding or fabricating of heavy plastics or light metal then this would be right up you alley, I bought it so I can do custom wiring without having to drag a corded unit around; the battery powered units in my opinion are... » Read More Not a good idea unless you are EXTREMELY attentive. Yes there is temperature control, however it goes from melting to burning based on intensity not actual degrees of temperature. I would suggest getting a hair dryer or and actual hot air gun as they are a little more user friendly when it comes to controlling the amount of heat you apply to your work. If you ever get into molding or fabricating of heavy plastics or light metal then this would be right up you alley, I bought it so I can do custom wiring without having to drag a corded unit around; the battery powered units in my opinion are useless unless you are in a pinch. « Show Less
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No, the Icy Hot T.E.N.S. unit uses an adhesive backing to keep it in place - be advised : it uses AAA batteries at the rate of a couple batteries for every 3 - 5 one hour sessions of use...battery life seems very short to me.....
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Nothing, what should happen? The reason you shouldn't use it above 32 degrees is you could overheat the the element or the battery. I don't use it as a battery warmer. It operates at temperatures well over 32 degrees but you have to have enough of a heat sink to dissipate the heat or turn it off and on.
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I, too, tested the low temperature alert on mine by putting the unit in the freezer. It worked just fine and the WiFi signal was strong enough to get out of the freezer and find its way to my router. I didn't leave the unit in there very long. I think the only way to find out how it will work for long term usage in a freezer is to give it a try. Batteries don't work well at low temps but you can monitor the battery status remotely. Good luck - I hope it works for you.
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Mine have stopped working and it is not cold here. As my son is in Iraq, the batteries will not get changed until he returns next year, then perhaps I can answer the questions.
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I don't use the battery holder just because warm temperatures cause batteries to discharge more. A battery will slowly lose its charge as a result of leakage between the terminals, even if unused. This chemical reaction is also temperature dependent and batteries will lose their charge more slowly at cooler temperatures than at warmer temperatures. I just lay my batteries away from the heat.
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The are no batteries in mine, not sure why the description says that it requires batteries. It would be better to buy the less expensive heat-only Honeywell CT87K, URL: Honeywell CT87K The RoundHeat Only Manual Thermostat
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As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and then charge the ones that need charging, inside, to avoid any possible damage.Thats the best I can do, hope it helps. As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and... » Read More As any other battery, in temps around freezing, there output will be weaker. But Li-ion batteries do perform better than others (NiCd, NiMH), in cold conditions. Charging is a different story! Don't charge them in or near freezing conditions, that might cause battery damage (others have reported this). You should charge them at home and bring the charged batteries with you to work. Me personally, I never let my batteries sit in freezing conditions, for extended periods of time. So in the Winter time, you should bring in all of your batteries, to the warmth of your home, every night, and then charge the ones that need charging, inside, to avoid any possible damage.Thats the best I can do, hope it helps. « Show Less