I plan to replace out door controller. Do I need to place the WaterPoint in some sort of weather resistant box?
880354
I did. Unit is designed for interior (garage) installation. Otherwise needs a box for exterior. I used an 'Orbit' brand box from my favorite orange box store. Worked well. Love the unit!! Have used for apx 9mos. Zero problems!! Great customer support w responses from real & knowledgable people, usu. in less than 24 hrs. A lot of firmware upgrades since I bought, w more on the horizon. Highly recommend!!!!
679108
With a normal installation the electronics (battery, circuit boards) are located on the interior side of the door and out of the weather. The keypad is outside. I have two installs on exterior doors that get wet when it rains. After almost 3 years of rain, shine, snow, wind, 0F - 85F, no problems or malfunction with either install. So, I would say they are weather proof. Someone else will have to comment on whether or not they are Hurricane-proof or -40F proof.
2138235
Short answer - no. The voltage regulator is in a plastic box in the back of the panel and has no gaskets. In other words, water can get inside the box (my opinion). It should be OK in a little rain but I would not leave it outside if there is a chance of steady rain. The unit is very easy to set up and put away. It comes with a very nice clamshell zippered case. I recommend it as long as it does not need to be left unattended for extended periods of time.
2110381
Ummm I would not wont to leave it out in the rain, but have not tested it, word to the wise get a better controller the free one works but its to basic.
117877
You can use out out of water, but I'm not sure why you would. The remote has to have a clear shot at the receiver which is located about halfway up the power cable.
271539
No. The inside unit is not built for the outside weather. You need he outside module for that.
627923
Unit isn't weather proof, if you mount outdoors, it does need to be potected from moisture.
552160
The electric controller plug in is not suppose to get wet (rained on). So when not in use, it is best to unplug it and bring in under shelter. The unit itself stays out.
1642682
There is no special water-proofing. The box in silver-tone ABS plastic, I think it is paint. I would say no to that. You may need to put it into a box, make a water shed or recess it into the wall. Also note critical signals enter the box. If you fail to use the alarm switch it could be opened without much trouble and the door activated using a jumper to bypass the relay. This may not be an issue. It works great but it is not networked. The next higher level of security would be to authenticate the key inside the building and issue the unlock from inside.
1187159
I remember seeing one when I was buying mine. I didn't buy it, but where I installed it I wish I had. This alone is NOT water proof...and if it rains right before a freeze up...this thing won't work until thawing out (spring time for us up here). So either get the enclosure, build and enclosure or put it in a good spot where the potential for wet and freezing won't happen.
1594385
I haven't hooked it up outside, but I wouldn't if it's going to get rained on. Their are some bare electrical components inside that might arc. Though, they do sell enclosures for things like this at most hardware stores you could pick up for just a few dollars that would keep water out. That would solve that problem.
247264
coils are advertised to be 100% water proff. NOT the controll box. One post I read stated to put control box in a zip lock bad so if you dropped it there would be some protection. Not a bad idea really.
1346959
I installed this outside of my home but i put INSIDE a plastic box to protect from the weather..IT did not do that good on my home we still had build up and got rid of this and bought a Water Boss from Home Depot..Water Boss i have outside in a plastic shed and works great..Save your money on that clear wave...
637543
I'm not sure, but I would assume the entire thing would have to be kept dry, not just the part in the box. The "square" on the front, below the LCD readout, lifts up and has several buttons underneath- does not look weather proof to me.
208404
I agree that SPST water proof type switch is the way to go if installed outside. I used a fuse right off the battery positive to switch. You can also piggy back a fuse off your ignition to make sure lights turn off when key is positioned off. Hope this helps, good luck. They are awesome LED lights too.
875869
Since both sender and receiver are battery operated, they can be mounted anywhere within range (max. distance), but the sender may not be weather proof, so I would ensure that the sender will not be wet. Not a safety issue since battery powered.
786699
Yes with a lightly damp cloth so water won't get in the cartridge case or around the ports that connect the controller