Would this work outdoors and will the unit get hot where I have to unplug it and plug it back in every 10 min
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It would work outdoors, just not as well as indoors, and avoid moisture such as rain, snow, etc... As to the heat issue, this is a LED light and it does not get hot. You can run it as long as you want without any heat issues. I have a light tree with this light and several other American DJ LED lights and they run for hours at a time, never any heat. Because it is LED, it will work for a long time and you don't have to worry about replacing bulbs.
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It works everywhere you go & since it's LED it never gets hot. Honestly I don't know if plug it & unplug it every 10 mins is going to mess it up or not. But for me it works just fine & I love it! I had it running for at least 4 hours straight & never gives me a problem.
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Yiu can use it outside if its not raining. And you can run it for five momths straght if you want because its LED it does not get hot
883648
It is fine to use outdoors. However, if you use an extension cord you will want to make certain it is appropriate for outdoor use.
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It is electric so I wouldn't leave it outside. Also the cord is about 3' long, but it should work fine with a extention cord if needed
1099096
The power source it self is not waterproof,however if you keep it in or under a dry and cool area then yes you can use it out doors. You will have to waterproof the power source and your connection your self.Hope this helps and good luck
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Mine unit is not hot. I'm pulling twice as many watts (~235W). I run for 5 hours. Its sounds like you have a problem, maybe a fire hazard. I'm not sure of the electrical specs, if you have a voltmeter you might try measuring the voltage or amps.
1486250
My unit has not over heated. If its really hot, I would think it is a defective unit.
1469922
I would not ---- it is grounded but it is not built to be exposed to the elements.If it was under some cover like a porch or covered section of a lanai it might be functional but will reduce its useful life.Be very sure in ALL cases you have a properly protected, rated, and grounded GFI outlet!!!
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We have plugged it into a heavy duty extension cord and an outside outlet with equal performance. We leave it plugged in all the time. This is under a roofed patio. Our cat absolutely loves her house. Since it is radiant heat, it only warms up when she lays on it.
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I own this unit and bought it as it was listed under INDOOR heaters. I can't imagine it being safe to use outdoors as it's a simple electrical socket.
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Hi Art, I had an electrician run a wire and install an outdoor, weather protection covered, outdoor GFI power outlet on exterior wall. I plugged the heater's power cord into it. Don't hard wire it, as it's handy to be able to unplug the heater when you need to service or repair it. Make it a "two gang" outlet so you can use the other socket for other purposes. If you're asking about a back-up source of power in the event of a complete power outage, I'm not sure what to use for that. Amazon reviews mention using power back-up that's used for computers. The controller was included in box. It looks like a remote, but it is wired to the heater. The wire are not long enough to attach the controller to the wall. So it's just dangling under the heater. I'll need to figure out a way to attach it to the wall.
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I use it inside. I plugged it into one of the outlets, actually two as there are two separate items. I am not sure if it can be used outside. In the enclosed instructions, it did not say anything about the outside. Hope it helped.
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it will work in most outdoor use. I live in a state with hot summers and mild winters - no problem. If your weather is like a car wash in the summer and a freezer in the winter it might be a problem . I would provide a little protection if possible and if really cold then some type of oil heater. Good luck.
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I have not had any problems with it. The main suggestion is to be sure that the unit is pushed to the "off" position before laying it down after you have finished with it. Like anything else, left unattended it could burn someone or something, especially while still hot. Listen for the "hiss"--no sound, it is usually off. When in doubt, remove the thermal unit. It's great not being restricted to using an outlet.
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While I have not tried it outdoors, as long as you keep it out of the rain, it should work. There are 3 settings (low, med, high) on the current and you will likely need to replace the 9-volt battery more quickly as cold will make the battery discharge faster.
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Yes it will but be forewarned it gets really hot I never leave it plugged in unattended.
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I don,t know,but mine was plugged in to an an out doors outlet and looked levelJust didn't work,tried numerious times.i am aware that it responds to temp change,that's why i purchased it
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You will need a grounded extension cord. If you use this outdoors, I recommend an outdoor cord.