Does the water freeze during winter or is the solar power enough to keep it liquid.
624330
Sorry~~where I live it never freezes. However I'm sure it would, since the solar pump only works at all in direct, unfiltered sunlight, and the liquid reservoir is very small. There is no battery backup for continuous pumping and when even a small cloud blows by the pump will stop until the sun returns. Also, if it's windy and hot the water has to be topped off every couple of days. The reservoir only holds about 3 quarts of water and scrudge
624331
I put mine away during the winter. I have had some in the past that crack, so I don't leave it out.
624332
I bought this bird bath/solar powered fountain for a vacation place. Yes the water freezes and if the sun is not out it will not work.
624333
We haven't had deep freezes since I purchased this birdbath, but the freezes we have had prevent the fountain from working. I think. I've been working so I don't keep track of it every day.
624334
Yes, it freezes and the fountain will crack. Do not leave it out once the weather starts getting cold.
804198
This past winter it didn't freeze and I live in Maine, we got about 6" of ice in the tub. We did however, finally get a heater for the tub because it is the farm animals sorce of water. The heater didn't melt it either by the way.
1832472
I think mine's run dry before and still seems to be working this week(first freezes in New Jersey, us)...it seems to keep the water just above freezing so I don't think runs very warm
1124991
I leave mine on our boat all winter and it still works. It's a gel so maybe it doesn't freeze.
1388708
Should not be a problem as long as it is in the shade and the temp does not get below freezing. If the temp does then it would have to be drained or the pump will crack from the frozen water.
1640083
Mine has kept a 25 gallon uninsulated plastic basin completely ice free with the temps in single digits. Not sure what temperature the water is, but it is still cold to touch.
2065106
I don't know, I left my pond running all winter. I had no problem with it freezing up at all. On my small filter I just took it apart and cleaned it out and put it in garage for winter.
175285
I leave mine outside all year round. I plug it in as soon as there is a nip in the air but as others have said it does not "heat" the water, it just keeps it from freezing. Our temps this winter have been well below zero and I noticed some ice on the water but usually it is OK. It is exposed to all types of weather elements from heat to rain to snow and there is no trouble. Racoons, possums, birds, and cats have all come to get a drink from the bowl all year. You do have to monitor the water level.
1880848
That's a lot of water...not sure, it might burn out the element before the water got hot, but probably would keep it from freezing. Maybe having 2-3 would work. Would a hot water heater work better for your needs? Sorry
1423435
I just drain it. It does end up getting snow melt and snow in it during the winter, and i'm sure it does freeze that way......but it hasn't cracked on me yet, there must be enough stretch to it.
1756599
Yes, the one I purchased works quite well keeping at least a fairly large opening in the ice, providing the temp stays above Ø°F.I don't see why you would want to leave it in year-round though, unless you live at the south pole :) NEVER let the water get so low that it exposes the heater to open air, as it may tend to overheat.
798891
Yes. We accidentally did froze some water overnight. It was fine the next day.
1429269
I have not experienced this model in the winter since it was purchased in the warmer months but I imagine with the outer insulation around the tubing it should not freeze up as fast as the previous model I still own. The previous model with the insulation around the tubing would freeze up in the winter months. I kept it in my car at all times as a water source.
2056493
Not at all. It only turns on when the water temp drops below a certain temp to keep it from freezing
410069
Mine has never frozen. I live in NH, Temps do drop to 0 but do not stay there for a long time. The waterer is in the coop not outside. I am going to purchase another one.
1614992
The coldness depends on the water temperature. However, even room temperature water works well. The cooling should be immediate.
804199
My pond is in ground in the Pacific Northwest. We've experienced winter weather in the teens and I've noticed no cracks or leaks in the material. The pond has also frozen over with at least 3 inches of ice on its surface. I keep holes thawed in the pond since I have goldfish, but the freezing of the water apparently does no damage, either.