I live in an apartment - can I use this inside (that is, put it next to closed window where sun shines in) will it work?
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I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps! I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to... » Read More I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps! « Show Less
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I would guess yes, I think it would heat the water. However, I'm also guessing it wouldn't work as well because of the loss of effiency since the sun is shining through a glass window before it hits the reflectors. Again, I think it would heat the water, it will just take longer. Hope this helps.
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Yes you can. Ud no direct sunlight you hace to put the device in upright position, it is more performance.
1536112
It should work. I use a small solar panel indoors throught a window to charge a battery.
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I can't tell you for sure since it depends on whether you have a light-reducing coating on your windows... but... that being said... if you have a "normal, clear window" it should heat up about as well as it would if it was setting outside... another couple of things to consider are whether the window has any framing that might also reduce the amount of pure sunshine hitting it, or... if the window direction may limit the amount of time that it gets direct sun each day... my guess is... you're probably ok as long as you give it direct sun for several hours, without anything to shade it... Hope that helps!
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I see no reason that it would not work. It can be easily adjusted to put light where you need it. You may use up a lot of batteries if you use this area frequently.
1120875
The unit works best with the rest of the room completely dark and, unless you have a really bright street light shining directly into your window, you should be fine. The unit already has two timed settings but yes, you can plug it in to one of those little $5 timers that you would use with a regular lamp.
125989
Yes I keep mine indoors just put it near a window and if you can let it sit out in direct sun for once a week
2224917
Yes! It is installed in apartment. The panel stand is in balcony facing sun.
1380641
I do not see why not. The sun room would get really hot though. If you have a window I would leave it cracked a little, just in case. The owners manual is on line. I would check to see if the exhaust is something other than hot air and water. When I am outside I do not smell anything. It is almost like exhaust from a dryer. Hot moist air.
2241933
yes, but put it where you can reach it because it will get a film on it and reduce the light. Just wipe it down on a regular basis and it will work fine.
679530
Sunlight is very bright, so I think it will not work outdoors unless you use it at dusk.
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It's made for outside but i don't see why not you can't keep in a apartment just keep cfls in it. HPS or MH put to much heat off IT COULD START A FIRE. CFLS ONLY If you need more light 400 600 1000 watt get a grow tent from amazon
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No, It needs direct sunlight. Unless, you have a large window that gets 7-8 hrs of direct sun. You can always try it.
1271867
Short answer: No. It scatters light more than the glass screen of a tablet. I think its best use in indoors, where it offers some advantage over the bare screen by breaking up specular reflections from the background environment. I don't know of anything that really works in the sun - except, of course, getting out the sun...
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No. This unit should be placed indoors or in an area not exposed to the elements.
956669
I use mine inside for decorative lights in a bay window. As far as outside use I would say no.
65862
I have mine Inside with my window hold it in place. So it all depends on how your windows are built, not all windows are the same.
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Nope! It works the best if you do put it directly in the window frame, (where you cannot close the window) but I used these on three windows in my boston apartment with awkwardly sized windows; it fits behind the window frame with just a small gap because of the difference in height.
1000285
no; you can just use under a lamp too or bright sunlight. That said, the LED light helps a lot.
450931
Julie, I think it could work indoors but would not work when lights are turned off and on.