I've always had heated birdbaths but mine broke. So you can just lay this in any birdbath and plug it in? I have a really nice metal one that's not heated but would love to use it all year!
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We had one of these. At first it worked well to keep the water flowing. But after 90 days or so it quit. I returned it
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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.
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Yes, you can just lay it in the birdbath and plug it in. Make sure to regularly replace water that the birds drink (I've also seen more than a few cats drinking from it) as well as the water that evaporates.
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yes - set in bottom of the bowl, cover with water. We put a couple flat rocks on it - holds it down under the water's surface and looks a little more natural - the rocks stick up above the water. The unit won't float, but the cord might lift it off the bottom a bit.
1756602
yes you can do it but mine broke after some time; also it is not powerful enough when it is "really" cold.
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I have mine in a rather shallow birdbath. As long as the rubber discs can reach water it works great. I'd say the water in the bird bath should be at least 1". I hope this helps some. I've had two and love them. The battery lasts at least 4-6 months and it only takes 2 "D" size batteries.
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I don't leave it on in the winter and drain the line. You would have to use heat tape and a heater for the bird bath.
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I found a store that sold the heated bowl and contacted them. Mine had quit working and the company I had purchased it from would not honor the warranty as they no longer carried the product. I'm enclosing in this response, a link to the Songbird Essentials website store locator. http://www.songbirdessentials.com/page.php?p=1368 Good luck.
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No. The heating element isn't super hot. It is just warm, and leaving it empty won't ruin the birdbath; however, the birds much prefer if you keep refilling the birdbath, as they love it. We see downy woodpeckers and nuthatches among all the others that stop by for a drink and a bath. The last visitors of the day are always the cardinals.
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Yes, you can especially if your cage it's not equip with horizontal bars.My cage have it but my bird don't like this bath.Try it only once without success. Use something else(equip with a cage).I believe it's great bird bath but some bird dislike it.Hope this help you! Sincerely, Stan Bares
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I am not sure. I have my birdbath close to the house and check it out the kitchen window a lot. I keep water in it all the time. I have not had any problems so far. I would unplug it if I left for a long period of time just in case. Mine gets filled about every other day. My friend has one and she has never complained about any problems either. She has used hers for years. If she had any problems she would have told me for sure.
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Kicks on around 34 degrees, most important is keeping the heater covered with water or it will overheat. I live in Iowa, we put the heater in the bird bath Nov 18, it was cold, but not freezing. Today temp is 6 degrees and there is open water in bath. And lots of birds, they obviously need a water source. If you enjoy the birds, get this heater, the 1st year I had it out I was thrilled to see my 1st up close Cedar Wax Wings! Robins, blue birds that stay for winter, amazing! I have the bath on my deck in winter, closer to plug in and to me. I can see them 5 ft from my kitchen window. We take heater out of water in March or so. On the warmer days, I don't think the heater comes on,it does have a thermostat. Hope this helps.
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There is an adjustable bracket that attaches (with a screw fastener) to the bottom of the bird bath. It will adapt to porch/deck/patio railings, as well as square or round posts of any size. We have two of these bird baths, one of which must be almost 15 years old. It is still fully functional. This is a very durable bird bath, and I highly recommend it. We live in a wooded area where tree debris is always falling into the bird baths, and we scrub them out weekly with a utility brush and a little water. The heater keeps the water from freezing throughout the winter without fail. I have purchased these at wild bird brick and mortar shops, and from Amazon. Amazon always offers the most favorable pricing. There is an adjustable bracket that attaches (with a screw fastener) to the bottom of the bird bath. It will adapt to porch/deck/patio railings, as well as square or round posts of any size. We have two of these bird baths, one of which must be almost 15 years old. It is still fully functional. This is a very durable bird bath, and I highly recommend it. We live in a wooded area where tree debris is always falling into the bird baths, and we scrub them out weekly with a utility brush and a little water. The heater keeps the water from freezing throughout the winter without fail. I have... » Read More There is an adjustable bracket that attaches (with a screw fastener) to the bottom of the bird bath. It will adapt to porch/deck/patio railings, as well as square or round posts of any size. We have two of these bird baths, one of which must be almost 15 years old. It is still fully functional. This is a very durable bird bath, and I highly recommend it. We live in a wooded area where tree debris is always falling into the bird baths, and we scrub them out weekly with a utility brush and a little water. The heater keeps the water from freezing throughout the winter without fail. I have purchased these at wild bird brick and mortar shops, and from Amazon. Amazon always offers the most favorable pricing. « Show Less
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This heater definitely keeps my small birdbath from freezing. It doesn't heat the water up very warm but just enough to not freeze. My birds love it and don't mind drinking the cold water. I live in northern Utah, near the Air Force Base. I keep my bird bath on my deck in the winter. That way I don't have to run really long extension cords, just one to the outlet on the side of my house at the deck. Plus, I get to watch the birds up close. It makes it easier to step out on the deck and fill the birdbath with water.
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The box says it's safe in all bird baths. I was worried about electrocuting birds or other critters, but I called, and they said that as long as none of the actual coil was exposed, there is no problem. I assume that's even more important in a metal bath.
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The device has an internal thermostat that cannot be reset. I just add water about every day to the bird bath. That has the added benefit of cleaning out the bird droppings every now and then with a broom.
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It should work just fine. A couple of things you might want to keep an eye out for, though... One is that if the waters is too small, it might be possible for the birds to come into contact with the hotter parts of the heater, in the center. It does get pretty warm. At least mine does. The other is that a smaller waterer might evaporate off more quickly. But if you are checking a couple times of day anyway, I would think that would work fine.
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The heater has an automatic on off sensor , it keeps the water temp around 43 degrees so no ice can form. I dont know if it would work in anything larger than a standard birdbath size . It does do what it is intended to do
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I was asked by Amazon to comment. I bought the birdhouse to contain an electric switch. Ventilation of the sort that birds might need isn't at issue. Sorry: I've been less than helpful!!
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Hi, honestly Ive always heard that a stone birdbath is ok outside as long as there is no water in it that may freeze, thereby possibly cracking the bowl. SI think this birdbath is too beautiful to chance it,and if it needs to be empty anyway,why risk it. We brought ours in and stored it for winter. We'll put it out in the next few days. Enjoy!
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The bird heater stays on when plugged in to the electrical outlet. It does not have a thermostat. It took me three different heaters to get one that even worked for any length of time. You get what you pay for. This is a VERY cheap model. If you want something to last, keep looking. There are some that do turn off once the temperature has reached a certain point. I had asked for a refund for my heater and they just kept sending a replacement. Third time was charm!!!