can these be left out to freeze in winter? would like to fill them with holiday boughs & lights for December
355118
Absolutely! I empty them and stack them for winter, but they are left outside and are fine in the spring!!
355119
I can't say for sure that leaving them out in winter would damage them or not as I haven't tried it. The plastic that the planters are made of seem to be both sturdy and somewhat flexible, not a brittle kind of plastic. I think that as long as the planters are not filled with a frozen soil or with frozen snow, they should be okay. But I would be very careful to not drop them when they are cold and to let them thaw out slowly on the off-chance that they do become brittle and break easily.
355120
I bring mine in for the winter but they are very sturdy so I can't see why you couldn't use them in the winter.
2037788
You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very happy with them.
1704061
I wouldn't use these for christmas lights at all. They are for a dry, indoor, permanent installation. They require a regulated 12v DC current in order for them to perform properly. Not only that, but these require soldering in order to function as you only have a few connectors. It would look cool, but it would be too much headache for it to work and look good. If they would be outside, they're dead as soon as it rains.
2265344
Yes, you can put them in the freezer, however...wait until the contents thaws, if you try to force it, they may crack, break off a corner. They also do not survive being dropped on the floor very well.Hope that helps, other than that I love using them. I like squares rather that round containers for stacking.
565149
I got his for my dad for Christmas of this year 2012 but he hasn't put it out yet. We don't get as cold as that here any more but she is small and dainty enough that I would bring her in if you have a really hard freeze. I wouldn't trust leaving her out. We leave our more sturdy solar lights outside no matter what. Sorry can't be more helpful.
4228
Yes, I think they would be fine. Depending where you live, I wouldn't want to leave them out in snow, although they might be OK. Nice rustic looking tables!
758496
I use them as porch lights where it gets down well below zero in the winter. They always come on (they're on a timer), so I expect they will be fine in the icebox. These are brighter than I expected them to be, so I'm quite happy with them.
760209
I would think you could...but I would pack the in an upright position, but that is is me and I might consider dry ice, I believe it is colder. It would also depend on the temp outside and will you be able to put them in a freeze when you arrive, before serving them.
877050
I wouldn't do that. I would recommend storing them in a more climate-controlled environment-- a storage shed, or a garage, where the tempurature isn't going to fluctuate so much from season to season. Just to be safe!
973426
I've never tried to freeze them, but they are dishwasher safe so I would assume that means they are able to be frozen. They don't expand like a throw away bottle would so you would just have to be careful to leave room for the liquid to expand.
2232164
Yes, you would have to stand them up--I don't think the molds are meant to be tipped and layed on its side...I think you would have frozen puddle in your freezer--not fun to clean up.
2243121
I haven't spent a winter with mine. But my husband doesn't think it will freeze because of the small surface of contact within the metal parts. I live in a very cold area during winter too. We feel they should work year round.
661166
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1180215
I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly... » Read More I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. « Show Less
225305
They don't require freezing...they're dry. I'd be afraid of them cracking into pieces. I store the unused in a large Ziploc. They don't go bad. Place 1 flat in lukewarm water for 10-15 seconds and as you arrange your filling for rolling, it gets more and more pliable. They're quite lovely.
353908
I have never done this myself. The only problem I can see would be getting them through the opening once they are frozen. If the opening is big then no problem.
1679826
Yes they can be left out in cold winter months and the rain too. The battery's are rechargeable!