Is the switch waterproof or water resistant?
1466407
By using an outdoor recepticle box with Gasket you should be ok , however waterproof from a direct spray of water.......Idoubt it
1466408
I have installed a couple of these. They work great, but they do not look water resistant at all. I believe water could enter at multiple places. Also, resistance would require mounting into a sealed box.
1466409
This is not a sealed switch. The environment where it is placed would be a significant factor, as well as, the type of box and how well sealed the front and and back of the receptacle box it is to be placed in would need to be considered.
674140
Hi. yes on both! I actually called cust serv to ask the power question and he said if you're leaving home for an extended period, just turn the switch off but other than that just leave it on. And yes, it is waterproof so you can leave all components outside all the time.
1658601
I have this mounted on my pontoon boat and its exposed to rain all the time with no issues. This is a well made heavy duty switch.
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.
523907
I am not sure, the light only opens on one end and there is an "O" ring there, but I can't say for sure that it is waterproof. thanks.
916261
It's water resistant, not water-proof. Like any device that utilizes 110VAC, be extremely careful. I wouldn't stick my hand or a minnow net into a 5 gallon bucket of water with this device hooked up to the bucket. Better safe than sorry.
850499
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.
1923224
They are not. But I doubt you have to worry about water getting inside the circle cutout and onto the wires behind it. Just wrap the outside of the switch with electrical tape to make it tight.
122543
No this product is definitely not waterproof. It has a number of ports and switches, none of which are environmentally sealed. While it might be ok with a light dew or splash/shower if under cover any significant exposure to water directly on it could result in a dangerous failure. So I'd recommend a dry box or dry bag.
328368
I would say water resistant but not water proof. I always use a towel on the bottom just in case
847808
I don't think it is waterproof but I have used both parts of the unit outside with no problems.
2125110
It is an electric switch. It can be used outside in a suitable electric junction box rated for outside and with a flip up cover over the front.
1520959
Yes it is waterproof. I also used it to hook up a gas fire pit. Works just great!
564098
I doubt it is waterproof because it has a battery operated switch. I bought some orange oil for outside, which seems to have repelled one cat so far. Will continue to use that outside for now.
1949168
Water resistant, I'd say, yes. Waterproof, no. I sent mine through the washer by accident and it had some issues for a few days before completely drying out.
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.
1046478
I doubt it. But I have to say, mine has been rained on and it lived. (it wasn't immersed in water, but it did get wet.) I would tend to think that since it's an electrical device, it's not particularly water resistant.