IS this appropriate for outdoor mounting (is it weather sealed)? I am considering its appropriateness for use with an electric showblower, for example
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I am not an expert but based on the RoboReel that I installed on the ceiling of my garage, I would not recommend installing it outside. If snow and ice got into the coiloing area it may freeze the unit and cause the motor to shut off. I use my RoboReel for my snowblower, I just pull the cord outside my garage. Alternatively, you could mount on the exterior ensuring that you have a cover over the unit.
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It could be used outdoors IF it is under an eave or patio cover. It is definitely NOT designed to be used in an open, weather exposed, condition. The amount of light (lumens) emitted from this fixture is limited. It's enough to provide emergency lighting in the event of a power failure but would probably prove insufficient in an open exterior location.
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This is definitely not weather resistant and would most likely cease to function or create risk of electrical fire if used out of doors. If left outside only during good weather it would probably be fine.
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We mounted ours in the garage. I don't know if it can go outside. It works well for us!
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I do not know if it is for outdoor use. I use it in a garage. It is a great light. I love it. It works well.
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Not sure it's meant for outdoor use. I would think it would be fine as long as it doesn't get rwined on.
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It will work where ever you put it. If you want to mount it outside where it is exposed to the elements, the company has a exterior magnetic case available.
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I don't believe it is specifically designed for outdoor use, but if it is used in a semi-enclosed area like a screened-in porch where it is not directly exposed to rain, it should work okay. I've seen similar fans mounted in the ceiling of front porches. Make sure it is properly grounded and powered through a GFCI breaker.
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Johnathan, let me make a clarification to my earlier comment. Technically this enclosure is rated NEMA 3R. But in the spirit of your question your were trying to determine if this device could be USED in the rain. The direct answer to that is an unequivocal NO as the NEC, National Electrical Code, specifically forbids it. While it can be mounted on exterior surfaces it only meets NEC requirements so long as it's cover is closed. Covers such as Hubbell's TAYMAK addresses this situation for standard devices - outlets and switches. I do not know if they manufacture one for this particular purpose. Just shield it as I suggested earlier or mound it away from any direct exposure to the elements. Good luck!
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Bob, I think any electrical component with the contacts exposed to the weather would not be suitable to be used outside. You would have to use parts specially designed for outside use.
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Yes, I have mine mounted outside under the eves and out of direct weather exposure.
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I have two, one is exposed to weather. Both have worked flawlessly. I think they are very well made and certainly intended to be mounted outdoors. Submersible, probably not.
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It is an outdoor transformer but I don't think there should be any problem in mounting it indoor as long it controls the low voltage circuit.
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I mounted mine outside on the patio. It was under a roof, and I live in Florida. The weather didn't seem to affect it, but i don't think I'd want it outside in a Michigan winter.
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No,it is not intended for outdoor use, however if it is placed where it will not be directly exposed to the elements, it should be fine. If you place it under a porch, gazebo, or similar protection, so that it isn't soaked by a rainfall, there should be no worries.
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I would not use this light in an outdoor application. Both the top and bottom are open, exposing the bulbs and housing to the elements. There are better choices.
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I have no experience on this. However, I do not think that the unit is for outdoor use. Please consult with the vendor. All the electrical stuffs are up on top of the unit; and the cover on top is not water or weather proof. I also do not know whether the walls will withstand the outdoor weather. Please note that there are units for outdoor use.