are they weather proof? can they be left out all the time, even in rain?
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yes snow rain blazing sun --- you name it; mine have been in it all and still twinkle on!
2183938
I don't know if they are "rain proof" but they are certainly "rain resistant." They seem to be sealed very well and there is a rain shield on the top of the camera. It will slide out to shield the lens from stray raindrops. I tried to mount my cameras where they would be protected from direct rain.
941598
I would call them "water resistant", not proof. They have a rubber seal inside a groove that protects the battery compartment. That said, I hang them somewhere under an eve, mostly to keep them out of direct sunlight. If the units sit in the sun, you get temperature readings that are too high. As far as rain and heavy weather, I live in the tropical rainforest part of Oregon and I've never had any trouble with the sensors going bad. Getting them to stay connected to the base can be a challenge though. Always use lithium ion batteries, or you'll regret it.
972959
I would call them water resistant not water proof. They protect from evening dew , or fog very well.
1392109
*Weather Proof/Resists shock and vibration and lasts up to 30,000 hours... YES ! They have been through some rain storms, snow storms and are all encased. You are good to go!
1654652
I would say no. I am going to use these outside outside though and just seal them up with silicone. I am sure the sun is going to eat up the rubber coating quickly. I have tested some outside and put in ziplocks and it worked even when raining. They work but I am not sure how long they will last.
814255
I don't know if they were designed to be waterproof, but I used them outside in the rain and had no problems.
2177573
As far as I know they are waterproof. Mine are outside in the weather and I never take them down or turn them off. So far so good!
1885921
Not sure because I have never dropped them in the water or had them in the rain, however I do believe they would be waterproof by the way they are made. Sorry I could be of know more help to you in this matter.Regards,Terry L. Shook
2241229
These are not protected from rain etc., and so are not rated for outdoor use. However wrapping them in permanent watertight plastic, AND with necessary draining hole or provision IN THE BOTTOM should make them usable outdoors.
404939
These are fully water proof. Ours get rain and sprinkler water on them daily.
1679826
Yes they can be left out in cold winter months and the rain too. The battery's are rechargeable!
586362
The bags do not come water proof. I was able to "waterproof" them using a 3M waterproofing spray. I say "waterproof" because they certainly will never be fully waterproof (dunked under water). They are a tiny bit water resistant but in a heavy rain they will collect water. If you give them a spray with that 3M stuff you will be good for a while. In edition to spraying them I also used tent seam sealer. I still wouldn't rely on them to be left out in the rain if there were electronics in them.
586361
They are not waterproof but will handle light rain. In heavy rain I will have puddles that form inside the bags. Not a good place for dry clothes or a cell phone to be. If I know its going to be heavy rain I wrap anything important in ziploc bags or plastic grocery bags.
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Not water resistant at all if it's left outside. Perhaps can withstand a light rain moving from one place to another but that's it. I think you could help it a little with water proofer like what you use on tents, shoes, etc but that's just for a light protection.
898065
Yes they are water proof, but to a certain extent. You dont want them getting soaked all the time.
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Hi Rob, As far as I know I left mine out for about a week in the rain and I didn't have any problems. I only had mine up for a couple weeks for a party so it was just temporary. Hopefully this helps?