What material is the housing made out of ? Will cold weather affect the batteries?
631033
We've had two LED motion sensor lights similar to this one outside for two years, operating on two D-cell batteries. We live in the far north with many below zero days, and they still work beautifully--with their original batteries!
631034
material is hard plastic. i bought it because it said weatherproof. i had one that the batteries were dead every time it rained. this one has worked well for a few months. perhaps, because i put it inside a white plastic bag and re-mounted it because it was sooo bright.
631035
If I remember correctly, it's hard plastic and do imagine the cold weather would effect the batteries. I sent my motion detector back because it was coming on by itself with no movement from anything. It was going off and on very quickly... over and over. I didn't order another one.
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material is hard plastic. i bought it because it said weatherproof. i had one that the batteries were dead every time it rained. this one has worked well for a few months. perhaps, because i put it inside a white plastic bag and re-mounted itbecause it was sooo bright.
631037
The housing is plastic. Not sure how cold weather will affect the batteries as I bought it during the summer and cold weather hasn't come yet.
1720373
As long as the batteries are fresh you should be able to ride at least four hours, however cold weather will diminish to life of the batteries. I m looking to replace the batteries with rechargeable Ni Cads, That way I will have fresh every time I go out.Hope this helps and good riding.
778159
Can't speak for MI as I live in CO but it gets pretty cold here and batteries seem to last about 3-4 months in winter and longer in other quarters so I end up changing them twice a year on average.
110187
I purchased one back in the summer for the grand-daughter, so this is our first winter, but it is sitting out in our detached garage in cold Tennessee weather. It's hasn't been extreme cold yet, but you have given me an idea that I might put a folded up blanket over the back end where the battery is, just in case. Taking the battery out and bringing it into the house is not something I personally want to do. It might be an easy thing, but this 71 yr. old granny doesn't want that job.
579711
We bring it in every time, but it would be fine in the cold if you remove the battery. It isn't good for in the snow, but works fine if parking lots have been plowed well.
2195282
I'm guessing battery life would be dependent on adverse weather it's subjected to. If using within a garage where cold temperatures could creep in, I'd guess much lower than 3 years, maybe less than a year. But who knows. I'd imagine, though, that it shouldn't be so short that it's a hindrance.
2070138
Agree with Wayne and Brett. I've used mine for years in warn and cold weather. Works great to keep the battery topped up.
565018
We had a mild winter here in NW Wisconsin, but my camera worked fine. We were down to 0 degrees with no problems and the same batteries were in it all winter.
348216
Just recently purchasing my alpha dog I have only used it a few times in the cold and did not have any problems. I always carry extra batteries for the caller and my decoy.
1846372
Hello Robert, I'm not sure about these li-ion batteries they are relatively new. However, since they are used extensively by e-car manufacturers, who sell to customers in all climates, I'd say they are okay to leave in your garage during the cold months. Another thought would be to just bring them in the house since they are so small (?) Good question tho, most of us have probably not thought of this.
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I've had mine for one winter and two summers now. I believe their recommendation is to leave the batteries unplugged, but to charge them up once or twice during the winter. I stored mine in an unheated garage, but I doubt it got below freezing in there. My advice is to take the batteries into the house if you have concerns over the winter. I haven't noticed any degradation in power or longevity in mine. Hope it helps.
1759253
I've got a plain 6volt battery in mine, been out for 4 weeks in cold weather(below freezing) and the battery level say 100% yet, I am really impressed
1945639
Not yet. I would think it to be fine because it's cold at high altitudes. It's only high heat environments that I would be really concerned. Same battery material as iPhone and iPad.
732112
I live in a very cold place, this type (lipo) of battery heats up when in use, but leave out in cold without using will probably ruin them.
324295
I live in northern NJ, where the winter temps range in the teens to low 20's. The tenders have kept my batteries fines for years. A college buddy lives near Fairbanks Alaska. He keeps his cars on tenders through each winter night to prevent the battery from freezing or going down. In the morning, he disconnects, drives to work, and then attaches again at their special parking lots. They are designed for heater and battery plug-ins.
193824
I second this question...But I want to temporarily stick it in the fridge to save $100 on replacing that light.Batteries do tend to die quicker in the cold though.
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Battery wll work if you use the ATV in warm weather. Loses performance in cold weather.