But is it waterproof? I was disappointed with the nearly-identical-looking Sunforce 60-LED floodlight, which died after the first rainstorm.
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The SL1 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The FL1 Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated. IP56 means the light is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted. This means it should be fine for use in a rainy or wet area. Just don't let anything solid hit it (hail, debris).
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The SL1 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The FL1 Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated. IP56 means the light is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted. This means it should be fine for use in a rainy or wet area. Just don't let anything solid hit it (hail, debris). The SL1 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The FL1 Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated. IP56 means the light is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted. This means it should be fine for use in... » Read More The SL1 Solar Security Light is IP56 rated. Waterproofing is rated by the IP (International Protection) system which consists of the letters IP followed by two digits. The first digit after IP ranks a products protection against solid objects. The second digit after the IP rates a products ability to protect against liquids. The FL1 Solar Floodlight is IP56 rated. IP56 means the light is protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit) and protected against strong jets of water e.g. for use on shipdecks - limited ingress permitted. This means it should be fine for use in a rainy or wet area. Just don't let anything solid hit it (hail, debris). « Show Less
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My lights are mounted under the carport with only the solar panel out in the weather.
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It is not waterproof as they claim. I bought six of these. Rain water enters the battery compartment and the terminals corrode. Water filled the sensor. It is trash after that happens. So they are good for as long as water has not entered them. I was very unhappy when I discovered that.
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I live in Florida and we have had rain since we put ours up. So far so good. Will find out with the first tropical storm or January rain that we get occasionally.
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I have two mounted outside; one in the open and one under a balconey; no leaks found yet!
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Mine has gotten a little wet and still works. (in light rain) But it has not been in a rainstorm.
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So far so good. We had a couple of heavy rain showers, now we are into snow. One of the four I purchased doesn't always come on. I havent' been able to figure out why. But overall I do still Love them.
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just be sure that the bulb is not exposed directly to the rain. Ideally, it needs to be behind a screen or in an enclosed fixture. If the bulb gets submerged in water, there is a chance it might not keep functioning. You can check this PAR30, it's more intended for outdoor applications, and this one is really of high quality: Triangle Bulbs (Pack Of 4) 12-Watt (75-Watt) PAR30 LED Flood Light Bulb, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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No. It is not waterproof. There are open plug ports and configuration switches on the back of the lights.
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The light is water-resistant. I have ridden in light rainstorms and it performed well. The usb cover at the bottom and the on/off button are both rubber plugs and could be prone to water seeping in if they somehow become mis-inserted or dislodged, which has happened to me. Luckily not during a rain storm.
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It isn't waterproof and you will get wet in the rain. It's not wind proof either but you will be the brightest thing on the road which is why I bought it.
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Hi Brad,It sure seems to be - I've left mine out in elements here Califonia through some heavy rain and it's been fine - extremely happy with unit and the recharae feature is the way to go. I've inverted mine for a softer light and highly recommend based on my usage !Tom
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Yes but lights are not very good at all they work but if it rains they mess up and turn on on there own and all the colors are on at same time I like the old neon tubes better but can't find them But I liked the these led lights tell the first rain that came around now every time I even drive through a water puddle it messes up but I guess you get what you pay for
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Maybe water resistant but not water proof. I wrap mine in saran wrap when anticipating rain. Also have used a sandwich bag and tape the bag around the lamp area so it is not obscured.
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don't know..I used it in an indoor lamp. I do not know if it is waterproof.
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I've had mine installed for about a month and have had to drive during a few intense rain storms and have not had any problems it's extremely bright/white led I love it
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I don't think it is waterproof, although my son has used it in the rain and not had a problem.
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I do not think it is waterproof, no more than any other umbrella is. The quality is not that exceptional.
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The same thing happens to me but afther six months and after a heavy rain, I take it out and becomes a great brick or paperweight,I try to desasembly an fix but there's no solution at least you become ant-man and fix it, they said "it's waterproof" and "spot lights" but this light is more like Flood and definitely not weather resistant..
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Linda my name is Ron I live in WV and we have had a lot of rain I mean a lot of rain when the sun don't sun the light is not as bright as if it did shine. Myself I have had no trouble with the light I really think it's one of the best lights on market today. I've had my solar flag light for over a year and works as good now as if were new. Wait until the rainly days are over and and the sunshine a day, I think you'll see the light works very well.
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I use CFL floodlights with similar package cautions in an open motion sensor fixture mounted under an eave, it has been there for 3 years including during a tropical storm and still works fine. Just make sure the face of the bulb is lower than the part that screws into the socket so that any water drips off the face of the bulb instead of running down the side of the bulb into the electronics (at the socket end of the bulb).
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It's fine to ride with it in the rain, but after a while, or if it sits in permanently wet conditions (for example if it sits with a lot of snow on top), moisture might seep inside, which interferes with the on/off/flash switch's functioning. There is a gasket, but I've found that this happens anyway. There is a lifetime warranty on the product, though you have to send the light away before they will send you a new one.
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Great little flashlight but NO - it cannot withstand being submerged in water. I bought it for my boat hoping it would, but the case design has a tiny hole that will immediately let in water and would ruin the flashlight. You'll be fine in the rain, but if it goes underwater, lights out!