I live in MI, which means cold, ice, snow in the winter - can this stay outside or does it have to be removed and brought in the winter
358977
No but device has a floating material which can be easily removed until warmer weatherJust remove top and interior can be removed
358978
I've had it only for this summer but if you were to cover it when you winterize your system it should be fine. It looks like it would survive freezing if you forgot to cover it during winter but it may shorten its life.
358979
Wayne, I live in SC which is much milder than MI, but this winter was unusually cold for us. I have not had a problem this spring. If the rain is heavy enough the sprinkler will not come on.
358980
I live in MI too. We only bought it last year, but did keep it outside this last winter and it seems to be fine this year so far.
358981
It doesn't have to be brought in but if you did you would double it's life. Your sprinkler system will be off all winter so you might as well bring them in as well. What it is is a little sponge inside the housing that expands when wet and contracts when dry. When it expands it makes a switch.
358982
I live on the central coast of California... what's ice and snow? The manual says weather resistant body. It seems to be made of plastic and has a float with a mechanical switch. The wire lead at the rain sensor is hardwired ( no plug). There are three holes at the bottom which I assume over a period of time would let the unit drain and the float to drop. If due to cold weather it might cause the unit to freeze and expand breaking the plastic body. The body is clam-shell designed so there is a seam denoting the two sections. I don't think I would leave it outside during weather extremes. I live on the central coast of California... what's ice and snow? The manual says weather resistant body. It seems to be made of plastic and has a float with a mechanical switch. The wire lead at the rain sensor is hardwired ( no plug). There are three holes at the bottom which I assume over a period of time would let the unit drain and the float to drop. If due to cold weather it might cause the unit to freeze and expand breaking the plastic body. The body is clam-shell designed so there is a seam denoting the two sections. I don't think I would leave it outside during weather extremes.
358983
You could probably remove it but I used it under freezing conditions in Maryland with no problem.
358984
I would not leave it outside for the winter for two reasons. One the housing is plastic and if water was inside it would freeze and crack. Second the inside float is cardboard like and it would deteriorate.
87699
Either way should be fine. If your winters include snow, take it down for that season.
584870
Yes. I have had it out all winter long. Lots and lots of snow and ice here no issue at all. It handled it beautifully. It's a wonderful item. No problems with it.
80768
It is sturdy and well-made. I have not had mine through a winter, but I don't think I would leave it outside with water in it - - anything might crack if it freezes where you live.
1428825
I have never stored or left mine outside. It is very well made, very well insulated, and doesn't get stiff or crack when laying in the snow and very cold weather!!! You would have to seal plug connections, but in my opinion, it should serve your purpose!!!
2192952
Yes, it can be left outdoors in the rain, but we like to bring it indoors if we're expecting very heavy rain, just to be safe. I wouldn't leave it out in the winter if your area gets cold and snowy.
2188544
Do not leave it out in the rain or snow. The insulation in the lid gets wet and will cause the lid to seperate. We keep our on the deck and move it to the patio when it rains. It's a great little cooler.
1860079
It is fine as long as you fasten it down as per the instructions. We have it out on the patio all winter and it never came off, even during snowstorms.
1512954
This repellent needs to penetrate the ground so if the ground is frozen, it won't have any effect until the thaw. I'd wait until spring.
2281568
I use with all amounts of snow. I brush off the snow & peel it off the windshield & the remainder of the snow comes with it. Highly recommend.
2160245
I live in Northern Ontario. I've had two bad winters with this top and there doesn't seem to be a problem at all with the snow. I do remove the snow before I drive it and on occassion, when it's sitting in the driveway. The top still looks brand new and it is still very tight.
284581
I would not put it permanently. We left ours outside over the winter and some to the components inside froze and no longer work. But leaving it out all season should be fine.
2102887
With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
1612492
Yes. It is made to be used inside or outside. I personally use it for about 20 minutes and it is still ice cold when I remove it. Really helps.
1638925
Yes, we kept it out this winter with just the lid on it. We did not have any problems doing that even in a harsh winter in Michigan. You could also cover it in a tarp for extra protection.
754338
I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.
911786
We left ours outside in Ohio through the winter. I was surprised how well it held up through all the snow and ice. There are some evidence of wear but that comes with the elements of being outside. It is small enough that you could bring in the garage in the winter but I do not think that would be nessecary. When it rains sometimes the windows do not shut because the wood expands, but they always go back to normal once it dries up. Good Playhouse for the price.