cold and humminbirds

[shakynerves24]

Can very cold weather damage your Humminbird?

[SeaRay]

I sure hope not. Mine sat out in 12 degrees last week. I have never had a problem with them being out in the cold before.

[Humminbird_Greg]

How cold are we talking here?
Anywhere near -20C? (-4F)

[shakynerves24]

we've had some -2 to -4 with -20 to -30 wind chill.

[slabbacks]

Electronics can stand cold weather to a curtain extent as per the manufactures recommendations but prolonged exposure at those temps are bound to have a negative outcome in the unit at some point without running. I've used my units before on the ice with no problem but at those temps I was in a shanty. While hole hopping at a little higher temps no problem with a all day trip. I think the heat from the unit while on helps though even if it's small.

Condensation may be a factor if it was left out all week, I would suggest bringing it in and let it set for a day or two before attempting to turn it on. Greg would know better on that part though.

Hope it was not a factor and runs great. Good luck

[Humminbird_Greg]

Colder weather usually means less humidity so less moisture in the units, so condensation should not be an issue. You are right on the units running though: they do produce a little heat when running.