I'm considering buying this for plow truck connections. Is this what I want? Will the cold weather turn this to gummy mess and make things worse?
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I would use it because it will protect against salt corrosion and give you a reliable connection in wet and salty environments.
1276106
Yeah it is... but I don't recommend it because is to slow and freeze too much.. only is good to find rest areas, weight stations and truck stops .... but wen you need it most freeze... &gt;:-(
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I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on standard copper piping and such. I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on... » Read More I used it as such recently when we had those sub zero degree days. Keep in mind that it does not get SUPER hot, so though it wont melt right through the plastic, if left on for a long period of time (days/weeks), it can destroy the integrity of the plastic and possibly make it "droopy" or bend slightly as the cable has some weight to it. I'd say , fom experiance, if such a pipe is freezing and/or frozen, using it to thaw the pipe should cause no issues. I'll check the installation guide that came with it and if it happens to say different, I will repost. FYI : it works great on standard copper piping and such. « Show Less
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We can not answer to snow plowing because we live near Myrtle Beach,SC.We have a heavy duty ATV the plow it is attached to and 3 acres of property and it moves dirt and sand without a problem...
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Personally, unsure because I live in the south which typically does not receive much snow. Also, my truck remains in the garage unless it is be drove. Sorry I cannot help. Best...
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I have used mine in all snow levels and conditions and it work great. I adjusted the height so it can clear snow all the way down to the concrete. When clearing 1"-2" of snow I basically use it like a plow.
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To be honest, I have not. In my case, I like to gather up a "scoop-full" and be able to slide it off to the side of my driveway as I can. In my particular case, I would not want a plow type, for the reason of putting the snow where I want. Hope this helps some.
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I wrap my connectors with black electrical tape and bury them just below the soil surface. It's not completely waterproof but the tape helps to protect it. Sometimes our winters include snow and ice on the ground for long periods and I've not had any trouble.
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many air compressors do not work well under extreme cold conditions. if there is any oil you know what happens. The Plastic holds up great and doesn't seem to care about the cold but I didn't get quite that cold last year. -10 for a bit but not that long. As long as you have a good power connection this horn should work create. I do not think there is much on the way of oil like in many air compressors to worry about. If you are mounting it on a snowmobile or motorcycle the engine heat will help with any cold weather issues I would believe.
1938164
Mine works great. I think you will really like it. I love mine. Particularly with the snow this past winter. There is some trial and error involved in installation but not too bad.
2157279
No issues with our handle. Just wondering if the extremely cold weather in some parts of the country may have contributed to that. During shipment, going from a heated freight terminal to the back of a cold truck?
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I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
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I've used it heavily over the past three days after a 12" and 7" snowfall. The heavier snow took a little bit more care so as not to trip the circuit breaker, but it handled packed and wet slushy snow just fine. This morning I cleared a 150x45 parking area for a local church without any trouble at all. It kept up well with a gas powered snow blower! I had to be careful when attacking the packed clumps of snow along the edge where the county snow plows had been, but this little snow beast didn't skip a beat. One tip - check the blades after a couple of hours of use and make sure to tighten any which are loose. I've used it heavily over the past three days after a 12" and 7" snowfall. The heavier snow took a little bit more care so as not to trip the circuit breaker, but it handled packed and wet slushy snow just fine. This morning I cleared a 150x45 parking area for a local church without any trouble at all. It kept up well with a gas powered snow blower! I had to be careful when attacking the packed clumps of snow along the edge where the county snow plows had been, but this little snow beast didn't skip a beat. One tip - check the blades after a couple of hours of use and make sure to... » Read More I've used it heavily over the past three days after a 12" and 7" snowfall. The heavier snow took a little bit more care so as not to trip the circuit breaker, but it handled packed and wet slushy snow just fine. This morning I cleared a 150x45 parking area for a local church without any trouble at all. It kept up well with a gas powered snow blower! I had to be careful when attacking the packed clumps of snow along the edge where the county snow plows had been, but this little snow beast didn't skip a beat. One tip - check the blades after a couple of hours of use and make sure to tighten any which are loose. « Show Less
1095323
Yes you are exactly correct. In freezing temperatures lower quality cords become stiff as a board. But this one looks to stay flexible in very cold temps
2080669
Works great for snow, frost, sap from trees. I have not had any problems with it. 1500 Dodge Pick-up.
144871
Possibly. I have an "unsnowblowerable" driveway (ask my neighbor who, many years ago, decided to play with his new snowblower...he got about one 7 foot pass before giving up!!) I finally had to succumb to buying a plow, so I couldn't tell you. I can say that it probably stays put better then WD-40, it will definitely protect and lubricate parts much better (perfect for a drive chain in something like that).
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I have these on a 2wd truck and we only get snow 2 or 3 days a year where I live. I was at work once when it started to snow and using cable chains on the back I was able to get home by the time it was 1" deep. On my trip I stopped at the grocery store (which wasn't out of the way at all) and bought milk and bread and some canned items (the canned items were in case the power went out). I was able to get into and out of the grocery store parking lot with minimal trouble even though it has a slight hill. My next truck will be four wheel drive.