Is it safe to leave the spigot-side of the quick connect attached to the spigot in below-freezing temperatures?
1699131
I do - i use mine to connect a patio heater to QC gasline in Denver. We had -20 over night temps for at leaset a week straight last year
1699132
I wouldn't leave any spigot attached in freezing weather. Water can accumulate...even a little drop, and expand and break the spigot.
1699133
Yes, with this particular model. As long as a quick-connect does not have an internal shutoff it will drain.
390538
Get a metal extender to screw on the spigot to lower it. Plastic or rubber will not last. An alternative is to put in a pipe "T" and add a second lower spigot. Another idea is to get a step stool for the dog to stand on. I only turn on the water enough to allow a slow stream and so if the gasket should leak, it won't flood. This can not be used in freezing weather because the rubber gaskets freeze. I have used this product for over 15 years. Depending on the hardness of your water, the whole unit needs cleaned or replaced once per year.
97006
I use mine in a basement where it doesn't get that cold. But if it gets to 30 degrees, that is below freezing so I imagine the water could freeze in the drain hose or the holding tank plus anywhere it travels in order to get to those places which might be harmful to the unit. Just a thought, I don't know for a fact.
1339834
We are on our second year with this hose in MS so we only have a few weeks of freezing. Plug it in in Nov and remove in Feb. Never any problems.
1458247
I run it behind the freezer and in inbetween the top of the freezer and bottom of the lid. My freezer has rubber weather stripping like material that is soft and doesnt damage the cable. I have seen people drill holes into the freezer and seal it with caulk, but I didnt want to drill into my freezer. I also wrapped the probe in plastic and put it in a bottle of water to make sure that the liquid in the freezer stays at a certain temperature. Gotta have cold beer, but not too cold!
1786067
here in southeast texas we only have a few freezes a year. i have had no issues though. any faucet that is metal, will need to be wrapped in any extensive freezing environment. plastic even more so.
1137021
No problem so far. I don't remove this from the faucet tho. leave it connected year round & just disconnect the 3 hoses I have connected.
1072877
If you have weather that gets below freezing it is best to store the Karcher inside so no water left inside the Karcher or the high pressure water line after being used can freeze.
460868
I don't think cold would affect it. However, mine got wet because a raccoon tried getting at the food and pushed the entire device into my pond, I had it secured but not well enough. I dried it all out as best I could but rust set in and the device became inoperative. It worked great until then, much better than 2 other devices I had tried before. So, if you can keep it dry, you should be OK.
315975
You probably could, but you wouldn't be able to use it in below freezing temperatures. You would have to drain it, which is easy as it has a valve designed for it.
333991
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.
503999
You don't have to disconnect the filter when temps are freezing but it will shorten the life span if your water is constantly flowing because it will still be trapping impurities in filter and will be used up faster!
2164355
The spigot that comes attached works fine. I suggest you lift up on it when using it rather than push it down.
1658400
I don't use the spigot, I just have mine staked in the garden to hang the hose on. I looked and it doesn't look like you can easily remove the spigot but it's not really noticeable under the hose hanging on it. I do love the hanger, it looks good and is pretty sturdy.
1101000
Henry, I am a plumber in SC. Very few areas in SC get cold enough to be overly concerned about the unit. We do get cold, but it usually isn't sustained long enough to be a serious issue. These units can freeze under the right conditions, but they do have a small electric element to try and prevent it. If the unit is going to be in the shade all day, and we aren't going to warm up for a few days, covering it would be a good idea. If you are only going to be below freezing for the night, and the sun shines on your unit, I would fret over it.
1586087
I have for short periods, but it may not be a good idea. The heating/cooling element is on the side of the cooler. I would imagine if the ice melted enough that water got in there, it could damage it. Maybe if you did ice in milk jugs or something.
1825634
I usually tie a small neckerchief/scarf over one side of the handle, and drape the fabric across the spigot. Hasn't failed me yet!