What sort of protection does this need from rain? It looks like water could get into the outlet and cause the GFCI it's plugged into to trip.
316846
The outlet must point down. That is the only time it will not take in water. If the outlet is up it will fill with water and short out.
316847
I've built a protective covering using 4" PVC pipe. I think you really need to keep rain off of this. The lip on the bottom isn't that much of a lip.
316848
Although it says outdoor, I take that to mean wider temperature and humidity range. I put my switch under my deck protected from rain or water. If you take a look at the switch, it has no rubber gasket sealings or covers so I would not assume to allow any water near those plugs IMHO.
316849
It has a lip on the end. It hangs from the source plug. The load plugs in directly below and the load plug is protected by the lip.
316850
I had mine plugged in outside for xmas lights through most of the winter and had no problems, but it was under covered porch. I was made for outdoor use so i assume it is pretty well insulated from water where needed.
316851
No protection that I'm aware of and it has been out in all the rain an snow we've had this winter and it is still working.
316852
I use it indoors! But you are right, there is an outlet and moisture could get in. I do not know what damage that might cause, and tripping a GFCI would be only the beginning of the possible problems if the output side gets wet. Better call Insteon. Their tech support is pretty good.
1989950
You would have to add weatherproof conduit/wire clamp connection. The hole for the wire access is on the bottom of the connection box, so it is protected by gravity. Be sure that the wire cable loops downward to avoid any water flow along the cable. This is very standard for a weather exposed electrical connection. The cover of the connection box has a gasket seal for water protection.
1292764
Our unit draws off the deck GFI plug and we it has never tripped. I believe the amperage is in raised letters on the unit. We have had no trouble. Birds love the water
935765
I should think that electricity and water could be a bad combo. But, the canvas feels like it would be fine, and ours does get a little wet from the lawn and rain.
1401915
No. unless that outlet controlled other outlets that should be gfi protected such as ones close to water like the sink
1528482
only if is pluged in by a water source but it would not hurt to plug it to a gfi if thats what is there gfi is a added safety breaker
1266798
Probably an actual ground fault. Any moisture in there? Perhaps from an overspraying sprinkler in that area? Consider rewiring (by an electrician) and/or relocating the box.
633663
That would not be a problem. I would make sure it is in a weather proof box for the outlet.
1676565
The thermostat is in the plug - in the yellow housing. This would need to be exposed to the outside air - and somewhat protected from the rain. There is nothing that claims this plug is waterproof, and I have not wanted to test it.
2146259
Mine is out in the rain and works just fine, the connections are waterproof....
1966208
I cannot remember if it came this way but both the outlet and switch can be GFCI protected. Just move the switch common to the load side. You may also like all GFCI's hook another outlet to it on the load side.
1453769
Being mounted outside it should be hard wired through sealtite to a disconnect or switch. Also would require a GFCI at the breaker panel.
169457
I've used mine in the rain many times, never an issue. The unit uses the ground pin on the outlet and has a breaker. I think they kept safety in mind with outdoor use.
2112892
To be safe this item is not listed anywhere in the instructions for wet locations. To answer your question, on the site where the cable enters there is a piece of rubber that has a small round hole in the middle to attempt to seal around the cable. This is similar to one you would buy at the depot. It is designed for outdoor use and I use mine to connect to a generator plug on the side of my house that goes to a transfer switch. I built a small housing around it to protect it from rain.
1507562
This is not waterproofing specification. In use at the place where rain hits, you need to waterproof. (I did the seal to the junction etc. with silicon)
1401917
That wouldn't be a good idea because you will be removing a built-in protection against electrocution/short circuits and I'm sure it's against the building code. I would find another outlet to replace.
756056
I don't know what the manufacturer would say to that. I do not have that issue however I would test one bulb in a water proof socket grounded properly. the bulb should be OK if the water is not sprayed directly onto the bulb. A shielded fixture which is protected against short circuit should protect the bulb. Do you have lights inside your misted area? If yes proceed with caution, if no I would get an electricians opinion first. Good luck