We live in Minnesota, does anyone have experience as to whether or not this system still works with a cover of deep snow?
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We have used our system here in NJ in the roughest winter we have had in decades. We have had more snow cover this year than in the previous 10 years combined. I think the most we had was 24"-30" deep. I turned the system up a bit to increase the range, just in case. The system worked all winter for us. But I still don't know if a rough NJ winter equates to even an easy Minnesota winter.
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I'm not positive but I believe it would. Call their customer care center to be sure 1-800-732-2677 8am-8pm EST. Also once I trained our 2 dogs (and it didn't take long) they won't go anywhere near the boundary zone when they have the collar on and the batteries have been dead for months. So if you can train them early summer to give them plenty of time to learn the boundaries even if it won't work in deep snow I doubt they would cross it as long as there is a visible landmark that they can associate the boundary with like a fence post, tree, etc. I also recommend their surge protector if you get lightning in your area. I'm not positive but I believe it would. Call their customer care center to be sure 1-800-732-2677 8am-8pm EST. Also once I trained our 2 dogs (and it didn't take long) they won't go anywhere near the boundary zone when they have the collar on and the batteries have been dead for months. So if you can train them early summer to give them plenty of time to learn the boundaries even if it won't work in deep snow I doubt they would cross it as long as there is a visible landmark that they can associate the boundary with like a fence post, tree, etc. I also recommend their surge protector if... » Read More I'm not positive but I believe it would. Call their customer care center to be sure 1-800-732-2677 8am-8pm EST. Also once I trained our 2 dogs (and it didn't take long) they won't go anywhere near the boundary zone when they have the collar on and the batteries have been dead for months. So if you can train them early summer to give them plenty of time to learn the boundaries even if it won't work in deep snow I doubt they would cross it as long as there is a visible landmark that they can associate the boundary with like a fence post, tree, etc. I also recommend their surge protector if you get lightning in your area. « Show Less
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This is Michigan we had over 40 inches of snow this past winter and sun zero Temps for a few days. It's still cool enough today that we won't need them for another week or two. we do adjust their locations in the beds every spring and mulch over them. They work great and are worth the few extra dollars.
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I don,t know about using a snow blower.....Have not had any problems with it.....And we have had more ice & snow than in the previous years......
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Sorry, I have not used it in that situation (Mostly because I don't work well in heavy rain/snow. :) )
626245
Mine has held up well in NW corner of NJ. We had below zero weather snow, ice and rain and it did OK.
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I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.
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Never had it up in the snow but you could mount it on a taller post. I did not get the range they claimed - about 400 - 500 ft is what I got. That was with a clear line of sight and the receiver mounted in a secod floor window facing the unit. I ended up going with a Dakota system. The mag sensor is mounted in or next to the drive way. Transmits 1400 feet - the length of our driveway.
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Still works after heavy rain. After a couple of nights in the teens, still works great. Snow is rare in my area, so can't answer that part.
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Bonnie, I'm sorry but we never have HEAVY snow here in Texas where I live. I have had one of the signal balls for about ten years....this is my second one, and the only problem I have had is "high winds" dislodge it once in a great while. My first one had to be replaced after many years because the Texas heat finally made the plastic break. I really love it though. I'm 86 years old and it saves me unnecessary trips out to the mailbox. Have a good weekend! Sue Milliron, Marlin, TX
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I purchased one for my wife for Christmas. We still have 6 inches of snow on the deck. Needless to say it's still in the box. Sorry
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I have had this in place in South Central Kansas (US High Plains) thru winter of 2014, checked it weekly and it worked fine. Did not have long Sub zero periods and those were only -10 a couple of times.
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I have one mounted under the truck body. It's been through everything except snow and still works perfectly.
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The fence works well. We have had no trouble with the signal in winter. The depth of snow can affect performance, by elevating the dog higher than the signal. If your area gets more than 4-6 feet of snow on a regular basis, this should be considered. However, we have found that the dogs don't want to stray past the boundaries even in deep snow or power outages, due to conditioning/training.
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I wouldn't run any machinery over it. I installed the mats at my daughters house in Worcester, MA and the mats melted 34.5 inches of snow during the blizzard of 2015. Worcester has had a total of 112 inches of snow so far this winter and the mats have melted every inch. I say just let the mats do their job without extra help.
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Yes, I have had four units outside, sort of networked together, and they work fine. In fact, they work far better than the manufacturer claims. Mine have been in the rain, snow, ice, and sub-zero, and 110+ degree weather for about four years now without a problem. They work equally well regardless of the season. I put each of mine in little "bird house" type enclosure to keep the moisture off the electronics directly, yet allow good air flow through them. I'm sure that had a lot to do with the reliability. You can mount them anywhere you like as the signal will follow the terrain, pass thru house structures, even brick. Only metal, and perhaps large rocks, will impede the signal. My four units reach 90ft apiece, and are arranged like sprinklers in a rectangular pattern. They cover about 3 acres for my puppies to run. There are no issues at all with the overlapping signals, either between the units or for the puppies.
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I don't know. I have a 3.0 and i haven't tried it yet. Too much snow in Minnesota.
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Here in Lansing, MI were still fighting snow weather. I did take it out once during the first rain we received last week, and it did pretty well. Just have to make sure the vents are closed both front and back.