I want to add a mesh satellite to my detached unheated garage in an area that can get to temperatures below Zero (farenheit) (Wisconsin). Will there be any problems with this?
Some background. I have an underground sprinkler system that was installed 20 years ago. While having the system winterized, I mentioned that the water sensor doesn't work - and could they fix it in the spring when they turn it on.
The technician told me that technology has improved since our system was installed - and if we install a new control box, it can hook up to Wifi and that can be used for the rain sensor (instead of the old way of a little tube filling up with water). But, the control is in the garage which is not attached to our house. I don't think the wifi is strong outside our house, so I would add a satelite to the garage. But, as I say - I live in Wisconsin, and the temperatures can get as low as 40 below zero (although it hasn't been that cold this winter, and, I suspec the really cold temperatures are over)
But, I really only need the satelite to be out in the garage in the late spring through early fall anyway - since we obviously don't use the sprinkler system in the winter. But, I still would like to know if I can keep a satelite plugged in in cold temperatures - of if I shoudl bring it inside our house for the winters.
Thank you
jim
