Can water be added to this? I want something that I can lay out in and read in the back yard. I thought the water would keep me cool :)
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You could put water into the center of it (inside the outer ring). You would not be submerged, but you would get the cooling effect on your butt and legs. Caution: I ordered two of these and one wouldn't inflate. Contacted the company and they never followed up.
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Not enough to keep you cool. Water collects in the float when in a pool, but just a small amount. Maybe an inch.
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I wouldnt think so, but theres a suntan tub on amazon that is for that. Its more expensive, but it fits your needs better.
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No I would not keep this outside, I would use some type of Rubber Maid or pool or deck bench as those are made for damp, wet weather
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If it would be fully exposed to the elements we wouldn't trust it to be water proof. Also,.not.knowing the climate in which you live, dust could be.an issue as well. It's a clever idea. I'd recommend draping it with a plastic table cloth when not in use. Then I think it would suit your need.
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Just clean it with water. I fill up the water every couple hours. So It can get cooler.
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I think the consensus is no. I think the temperature gets up to high. I would go with an instant read one.
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i assume you are talking about extra insulation that doesn't come with it. I wonder this too in terms of using it in colder weather, which is when it's most sought--if it would hold temps when the outside temp drops if extra insulation could be added around it or under it. . Also wonder if in cooler weather the water would stay warmer better if tub is up on a deck vs. on the ground (even with a pad, the ground is colder than the air, I would think) ?
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Andrea,I contacted the manufacturer directly, and they said it was their mistake to print that the camera was "suitable for the backyard." They refunded my money when I pointed out that error. I looked at the camera closely, and it is not sealed and has open vents that would allow water to enter directly enter the electronics of the camera. It wouldn't last very long in the open rain. I suppose if a person could put the camera in a sort of clear plastic box, it might work.Ken
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I think the key is where you hand the outside monitor. If you hang it leaning against a surface (especially glass, vinyl siding, or anything metal), sunlight heating the area touching the monitor will affect the reading, usually causing an abnormal high reading. If you hang it free haning in windy, cool, shady place it will read cool. Always keep in mind that the monitor is accurately reflecting the temperature of it's immediate environment and not simply the outside temperature.
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We have ours in pool and are very happy with it, have it anchored to deck which surrounds our pool. Only problem I could see to having it outside would be how to anchor it to pool. Maybe it could just set by poolyou weigh it down with sand in tubes, but the arms for anchoring it would stick out in pool would need to cut them off. This might be a question for manufacturer.
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You can put a tarp or piece of plastic over it. You can also let water out and refill with warm water as needed
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I tried it outdoors tonight but the land was too solid to push the tip in more than an inch. It did read wet which is what I would expect in that area of the yard. (Most of my yard is made of gravel.)
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I used the Blowmolded Base for a short period of time, and then returned it because we didn't need it any longer, I preferred water because my yard can always use the water when I emptied it. It easily fill with the garden hose. I did not use the item during winter. You might want to drain some of the water out in winter to prevent damage from freezing. The item is bulky. Currently, I am using 5, 40 lb. sand bags I bought some colorful outdoor fabric and made a type of pillow case to cover the sand bags.
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the area under the table gets hot.i have it on a stone patio. perhaps you could place a flagstone or pavers underneath to protect a deck.inquires to the company might be a good idea.
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I put it outdoors to create a water effect in a dray river bed in my cactus garden but it is under the house eve where it is not out in the weather. I don't think it is designed to be outdoors but it is dray and out of the elements and has been there for a year and is working fine. The water effect is wonderful and it amazes people passing by. It can rotate through different colors but I keep it on blue.
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I believe so. :)I put water in ours, and I think what ever you put in it will work. You will have to have it sitting at an angle to get it in though. Once we need to go to a higher settings, I plan on putting sand it in.
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Yes it can. The water drains out. I did buy a cover though for winter and long stretches when I don't use it. But all materials seem to be made to withstand the elements. I also bought a storage trunk to put the cushions in on the deck. You can definetly leave them out but I figure they will last longer this way.
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There are four small holes in the base so I think if it were placed on the ground that water could seep in. There are little plastic vents on the sides (look like windows) that slide open and shut so that might help with the heat in the summer. I live in California and we have ours on our back (cement) patio. We've had it over a week now and are still waiting for our dog to actually go inside. She still prefers to hang out in the house.