Why is the temp off? I'm in open water and it says 31 F which is colder then freezing.
1597204
Please contact seller through amazon page for a replacement. I am sure this one is a defect one.
1843321
I purchased mine a fee months ago. It appears to me it should last longer. It was 6 degrees here last evening and my water wasn't frozen. Would definitely contact the company on that.
808388
I have not used in freezing temperatures. Heated waterer is best, they have one similar to this. This is the best waterer for regular use.
192185
Just tested it for you. It heated cold water (with nothing else in it) to 165 degrees. Love my Cocomotion!
404040
I have not had any issue with using it in cold water. I switch off between warm and cold.
2233682
at least 10 degree's. The water was freezing and I kept the cover on it for two days and it was perfect. Hope that helps.
1535470
I would add to the previous comment two points: Water boils at different temperatures depending upon one's elevation; I'm at 1380-1385 feet or so, and if I recall properly my water boils closer to 205*F than 212; so look up your elevation and factor in the correction. With regard to chips of ice and water, the temp will be a little higher than freezing, given the water is obviously not frozen; when I calibrate my thermometer probes for testing produce I look for a reading closer to 33*F, or 34*F, when left sitting in a glass of ice water; clearly the more surface area of the ice chips the better, and allow a few minutes for the temp to stabilize. I would add to the previous comment two points: Water boils at different temperatures depending upon one's elevation; I'm at 1380-1385 feet or so, and if I recall properly my water boils closer to 205*F than 212; so look up your elevation and factor in the correction. With regard to chips of ice and water, the temp will be a little higher than freezing, given the water is obviously not frozen; when I calibrate my thermometer probes for testing produce I look for a reading closer to 33*F, or 34*F, when left sitting in a glass of ice water; clearly the more surface area of the ice chips the... » Read More I would add to the previous comment two points: Water boils at different temperatures depending upon one's elevation; I'm at 1380-1385 feet or so, and if I recall properly my water boils closer to 205*F than 212; so look up your elevation and factor in the correction. With regard to chips of ice and water, the temp will be a little higher than freezing, given the water is obviously not frozen; when I calibrate my thermometer probes for testing produce I look for a reading closer to 33*F, or 34*F, when left sitting in a glass of ice water; clearly the more surface area of the ice chips the better, and allow a few minutes for the temp to stabilize. « Show Less
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With temperatures in the 33°F to 35°F range, mine heats the water near the heater to 50°F while running at a 75% duty cycle. At lower temperatures the duty cycle will reach 100% and the heater will not be able to supply enough power to maintain 50°F. Below that temperature of the water near the heater will be a nearly constant rise above the air temperature,. For my situation the temperature rise above ambient will be about 21°F. I would expect mine to freeze over when the ambient air temperature is 11°F.
1338363
My birdbath holds about 2 gallons of water. Several days ago the temperature hit minus 12 degrees where I live. No freeze-up occurred.
2070179
It freezes at 31 degrees. A freezer is needed. It also requires the full amount of time to freeze. When you do, it works awesome!
444117
I am seeing a maximum of approximately 50*f rise in temperature above the incoming water. My incoming water is 58* and and I get to about 108*f with the temperature dial all the way to high and with the water slowed to its minimum. This little heater works great.
724002
I'm doing it. Even freezing temperature shouldn't effect it. It floats, keeps debris out, adds insulation, and it has been unaffected by two months in the water under our winter cover.
162396
No , the water is not as cold as we would like it. I have been meaning to look for a thermostat
954415
It depends on where you live, I live in the Southeast where temps rarely drop below 70. We usually get several days of warmer water. If you can move your jets make sure you point them down while cover is on, it seems to move the water around more generating a more even water temperature.
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I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set to turn on above 40°F. I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set... » Read More I found the following explanation in an FAQ on the Miller Manufacturing Company (makers of the bowl) website:Q: Water freezes at 32°F. Why does the deicer turn on in the 40° range and not in the mid 30s?A: As water cools it get denser and sinks to the bottom of the tank, but once the temperature drops below 40°F, water actually gets lighter and remains at the surface. Thus, the surface can get colder and start freezing even though the water just a few inches below the surface is still at 40°. Therefore, to make sure the deicer protects the tank, all deicers are set to turn on above 40°F. « Show Less
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I just ran a cup of water through into an open cup and tested it with 3 different candy/meat thermometers. I got 166, 168 and 175. It might be hotter with the thermal cup though. It sounds like it doesn't meet your target temp.
358792
I have never taken the temperature of the water but the heater is strong enough to keep the water from freezing in all weather we have experienced in Minnesota over the past two seasons, last year being much colder. If I had to guess I would have to say somewhere in the upper 30's.