We will use this in our barn. Is it safe for it to be on continuously during winter months?
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I think it will be too small. It is more suited for over a workbench or in a small patio.
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I don't know. I use mine for 3-4 hours in a small shed so that I can read a book. If I was you, I'd look for something designed for larger spaces that is a bit more industrial.
2049674
It lasted all last winter. A good rule rule might be to use the advertised bulb life and reduce by say 20% for the triggered on and offs.
948030
I don't think it should stay out all winter - I will take it in and store it in the basement. I would not want ice and snow to weigh it down all winter long.
96125
Yes you can use it outside in the winter we leave ours out all winter and they still work.
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Since I installed mine our winter low temp got down to single digits and no problems. However, mine is installed under the roof eave, so it can't get wet. I imagine if you had to install it out in the weather that ice and snow would interfere with it's operation. I think it is a strong deterrent, as our visitors almost always comment on it whether they arrive day or night.
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Ours has been fine. No problems. Minor fluctuations in temp because we keep our home cool in the winter so we would just turn it off if the temp got too low.
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Yes, we leave ours on all the time. It takes too long to warm up otherwise. I might shut it off during the summer if I don't need it as much.
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It will keep the room warm that it is operating in. It is safe for children and pets. This is a great unit. I use it in my great room. It keeps the main furnace from coming on as often which in turn keeps the gas bill lower. It will pay for itself this cold season.
1864540
We used our for two winter seasons and it work the second winter year just as well as the first... We kept it in the sealed package in side a closet in the house
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I use it year round. I just bought one at the begining of summer. It does swem more like a winter product, to keep snow out, but I keep iy on year round to keep leaves out. Many people put a piece of ply wood over there's year round. This looks nicer and works
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I use mine in the garage if I need to work in there during the winter months. But for the house I would only use it in extreme measures. Just my opinion, you probably can go online and read more about the product. Hope this helps some.
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Yes, Mine has been use outside all winter, and it is still going. The best product I have found, well worth the money, I plan on buying more, I just hadn't gotten around to it until I saw how well this one has work. I use mine at my barn, and it is in all kinds of weather. I hope this helps you.
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As an electronic device, you will need to keep it dry. If your outside box protects it from direct moisture, it should be fine. Mine is in my unheated barn. It does well in heat and freezing cold (dormant).
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Danielle,There is no problem leaving the heater on all the time as long a you have mounted it as per instructions. The Heater is completely safe as long as it is mounted properly
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Don't worry. I used to leave it plugged in all week long (they recommend leaving it always plugged in) and even all winter long, without a problem.
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Don't know - it is installed at my barn in S.Fla. on an outside wall, and I have not had to use in winter yet. But I cannot imagine why there would be any problems. I suppose if the weather is at a freezing temp the pipe and shower head could freeze up; but other than that I do not know. Seems like a heavy duty fixture.
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I would advise against it. The whole unit should be protected from exposure to water, snow...precipitation in general. Your best bet would be a "doghouse" type enclosure or lean-to that would allow it to breathe and vent exhaust, and keep it dry. There are several folks that have done this with other types of generators that they want to use in snowstorms, etc., without destroying the unit or subjecting the residence to carbon monoxide or fire danger. Google or youtube search "generator enclosure".