If it comes with the Controller Cabinet as stated in an prior answer, why is it listed as an interior model? Is it not weather resistant?
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I agree w/ Kevin Takas. It has electronics inside it which are the controlling parts. If they were to get damaged by weather, the entire thing would not function. So it is not weather resistant, and designed to be operated in a sheltered area.
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I've wondered that as well. From looking at an online version of the manual the difference is that the interior model has a plug-in transformer. The exterior model appears to have it's own built-in transformer and is connected to the home's wiring (e.g. via conduit.)
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It is designed to be mounted in a garage or shed. They make outdoor models if you need to put it outside.
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The biggest difference is that the plug has the transformer on it. The outdoor unit has the transformer inside the box and is hardwired into an AC power source. I have used one outside but didn't like having an exposed plug that anyone could take out so I switched to the Exterior model and wired it in.
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No, this is an indoor table. Outdoor tables are much more durable and resistant to humidity, but also much more expensive. We let it outside, with a cover from Kettler. Still after 6 months the table is in pretty bad condition. But we keep playing. We will probably get an outdoor table once this one is completely unusable.
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I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
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Sorry to admit. I haven't installed it. I ordered it last winter and didn't get to it right away and then summer came. You know how it is. Outside taskes took precedence. I will put it in in the fall. Sorry to not be any help.
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I have had absolutely "0" issues with the two Sommer Direct Drive openers that I have purchased and installed. It might be helpful for others to know what you mean by "the controller". Do you mean the electronics enclosed in the drive unit, the inside opener/closer wallmount button station, the optional exterior keypad opener, or the small remotes that are carried in a vehicle or the owner's keyring? I agree with R. Jones answer that questions the sun's effect on the floor mounted safety electric eyes as a logical first point to be checked.
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I would contact Frigidaire - they shipped out a new control panel when a Frigidaire a/c I ordered for a friend of mine arrives mauled by UPS - or search on ebay for this, and "save this search" so it will look through new listings daily - also, I eventually bought plexiglass, and cut it to make a better filler than the installation stuff it came with - and I taped GILA window film to the plexiglass so it matched my existing windows, and reflected the summer heat -
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Looks very well built, but I hear it is not weather sealed. Does not matter to me, because I subject none of my expensive equipment to bad weather.
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I am not sure mine is indoors> I think it could handle the heat or cold. just not the rain or snow
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Mine is being used indoors only, and from what i could see during the installation, this is not exactly weather proof. Mine works well, but it is indoors.
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I do not believe it is intended for that purpose, however if it were mounted in a weatherproof cabinet with properly protected electrical and plumbing you could probably get away with it. Also it would have to be an environment where freezing temperatures are never encountered. Many of the parts are plastic, but there may be some like the drawer slides that are steel and might eventually rust.
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I don't know. Mine is installed in the ceiling of my enclosed porch. I also own the wall mounted version and it is mounted outside in the weather. It was mounted last fall and has survived the winter. I have not had any problems with it.
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Seems like most are answering about what color the interior is. I take the question to be what color is the exterior of the cabinet. While it is of course stainless on the front, it is as the first person replied, dark grey outside the rear cabinet, with a sort of pebble finish. Intended to match stainless. It's OK, but definitely not S.S. if you look closely.
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I wouldn't personally use it out in weather! You may find a way to cover it or modify installation, but this is an indoor product.
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The exterior of the lock is weather resistant; the interior is not. I can't vouch for the exact operating temps but 95F shouldn't be a problem. I have no experience with freezing temps as i live in Los Angeles.
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Personally I used inside but works of for the garages sensors. I will say you can place it outside but must be away from rain. What I did recommend you for operation ranges make test before you decide where to place it.
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This is design for indoor use.... How ever I have install one outdoors under eve and it works fine. It's not water proof but I believe if u can keep away from direct rain it will work fine. I only had mine out there 6 mo no problem ip but it would be interesting to see how it holds up in winter.
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We just bought ours this summer--we are in OK and don't get lots of snow. I am planning to take it apart when the weather gets cold and storing the parts in the garage.