I ordered and received this unit. The remote sure does not look "water proof" to me. Does it keep working while fully exposed to the rain?
269309
I just got mine and have not put it up yet but my sister has had one for years and it works great and holds up to wet weather...
269310
After owning a different manufacturer's product that often malfunctioned during wet weather, we purchased this one. In the two years we've been using it, we've not had any issues with it on the side of our building, without any overhang. This is two years of Michigan rain, sleet, and snow.
269311
The manufacturer claims this is waterproof, but it isn't. I needed a doorbell for my front gate that would be exposed to sun and rain. I went thru 4 different wireless doorbells that claimed to be waterproof. None of them lasted thru a single rainy season. I solved the problem by mounting an electrical box (Bell, non-metalic, 1-gang, weatherproof, #MM420C, $8.44) to the gate, and installing the doorbell inside the box. This model actually got wet (before the electrical box cover), stopped working for a month, and then started working after it dried out. I've had this same doorbell for 2 years now without a problem. The price is great. The range is great. For me, that's 100 feet thru stucco and wood. The Chinese-to-English instructions were crappy, but the installation is simple enough without written instructions. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
269312
I installed the door bell under the roof area so I don't know if it is waterproof.
269313
I noticed that. I keep it at a place away from where raindrops can fall on it. But it is kept outside the house and exposed to the elements.
269314
Not sure what you mean by fully exposed! Mine is mounted to outdoor frame of garage door on eastern exposure. I have about a one foot overhang of roof. Unit continues to work fine for about one year now. Recently had to change battery. Sticky mount did not work well so I mounted base with 2 small wood screws. Love it, works great.
569976
No, IR receiver is NOT waterproof. If your planning to use it outdoor be sure to seal it against rain, flood or direct hit of water. When you seal it, make sure the antenna is not hidden, remote signal is that strong.
217174
Mine has been in a dooway outdoors where no water can reach it. Had it for 2 months and no problems so far. Very useful when visitors come to the front door. However, this light is not waterproof or even water resistant. If exposed to rain I am sure it will fail or get rusty.
656205
We are using 2 and have a third one waiting to be installed, planning on ordering one more. It does work in the rain, have not had any issues with it.
619229
The sensor that comes with this unit is wired. I found it not to work correctly with rain, although I think it sensed low temps OK and switched off the controller. I've had my unit for a couple of years. This year I replaced the wired rain sensor with Rainbird's wireless rain/freeze unit and it now controls and shuts off for rain. Not to say that you won't have a unit that shuts off when it rains. If I saturated the disks myself the wired unit would shut off the controller. However, even in pouring rain (like an inch and hour or more), I'd still find the controller running. This unit isn't exactly designed for the wireless units and so it took a bit of jerry rigging with the common wire etc. to get the replacement wireless to work correctly.
1420276
john, I have it mounted under a roof overhang so it does not get direct rain. But so far works without any issues.
295544
If by that you mean "is it water proof", almost nothing electrical that isn't sealed is safe for outdoor use. On the other hand it is ruggedly built with an on-off switch to turn on-off electrical power. But I wouldn't leave it outside in the rain.
1652104
The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a light rain) would be a bad thing. I would not even recommend leaving it out over night where dew is a factor. The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a... » Read More The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a light rain) would be a bad thing. I would not even recommend leaving it out over night where dew is a factor. « Show Less
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actually I don't think it is I just put mine up and it was working yesterday it rained and last night it didn't come on I am drying it out in the house now hopefully it will work again then I am going to silicone seal it with stuff from wallyworld you can buy for a few bucks good luck
2161541
I have mine under an awning, so it gets rained on a little and still works. It's technically outside, but I wouldn't call it waterproof.
294121
I am not sure if the unit is waterproof, I am guessing it has some water resistance built in but I am guessing if it was they would say it on the packaging.
1308555
It is not waterproof, no "O" rings to seal working parts. Will resist moderate drizzle/rain, or at least mine has so far. Light is really bright for such a small unit. I suggest you invest in Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. I know they are expensive, but they last a really long time in this unit. I got rid of the head band and used nylon cable ties to secure it to my safety vest.
778525
We recently used ours for the first time in the rainiest weather imaginable. It poured for a big portion of the week and the unit was out in it all. No problems whatsoever. It stayed soaked and gave no problems while giving me the peace of mind of knowing that my trailer's electronics were protected.
1602276
I've left mine out in the rain and snow and it still works. It was hanging and no water collected on it.
350118
I definitely wouldn't submerge it or subject it to direct rainfall because of the buttons and switches. However, I have left it in the back of my truck several times overnight and had no issues from the cold or heavy dew.
659328
Mine has not been soaked, but it has withstood rain just fine.But, if you have any doubt I would go ahead and treat it with a water protector.
489074
Yes, Unit is water proof! I have one on my trolling unit up from and another mounted on my console, in all types of weather - haven't had any problems!