Do you keep this unit outdoors regulaly? How does it keep up in the elements?
235071
I keep mine in garage mostly for all electrical reasons. Moisture. Have left outside a week at a time but need to plug vent hole. Otherwise easy clean up and use cover if you bought one.
235072
I live in Tucson, where it gets brutally hot in the summer. I have only owned this since November though. It did get rained on once, and it did not seem to affect its operation. All in all it seems like a pretty solid piece of machinery. Recommend you get a cover for it.
235073
Mine stays outside(covered when not in use). Smoked the other night when it was about 12 degrees outside. Product came out the same as if it were 70.
235074
I purchased a cover, I wouldn't leave it out without one because of the hole on top and the fact that it's electric.
235075
The unit remains outdoors and does quite well. After the drain pan is cleaned, I place it over the control knob on top to keep water from potentially seeping down into the temp control. I don't know if it would but it is a precaution. As to the product, performs very well.
235076
I keep mine indoors. The only exposure to the elements it ever gets is when I wheel it out of the garage to smoke with it.
1973519
We take ours out and in. Not sure that it would last in the elements for a long time.
1765845
I've been using this outside under the house eve for about 6 months now with no problems. Keep in mind that it is in a somewhat protected area from rain, etc.
1932439
I keep mine outside but it is under cover of my overhang so it is not in the rain. Winter store it on garage and still use it when weather is nice
1177689
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.
2252123
We use this outdoors, under cover on a patio and built in . We live in a warm climate....so far its fine...about a year old
219677
I have one, It's not meant to be used Outside. Certainly if you put it outside, it will work, but I wouldn't want to get it wet or leave it exposed to extreme weather. I don't see it being capable of withstanding the elements.
936137
We have ours set up inside. I would keep it out of the rain. Remember that no matter how weather resistant a company claims something is, nature (weather) will always win. Cheers
1477448
I have had mine for 3+ years. It does get some abuse from my teenagers. It hangs in the shade, and do not allow it to get rained on, too often.
417077
We have had ours for about 4 months. It is always outside and no corrosion yet. We picked this particular model and style because of the price and it's supposed to withstand corrosion.
2046246
I wouldn't put the unit out in the direct sun, but if you kept it on the patio but in the shade and slightly above the ground I would think it would be okay. Also getting the unit wet would not a be a good idea hence my idea of getting it off the ground.
33261
It does not resist weather. It does in fact absorb water but I average 2 to 3 years of use from mine and leave it out all year.
171900
I have left it up during light showers, which it handles pretty well. I have lost too many of these things to the weather, so I always take it down when thunderstorms are in the forecast. In my opinion, the build quality is what one should expect for the price; not flimsy, yet not designed for extended exposure to the elements.
1397009
I keep mine in the house. It would be a good idea if you are going to use it outdoors.
59047
It's lightweight so I would anchor it and put a coat of rustoleum paint or something to weather proof it a bit more. Keep mine in the garage so weather isn't an issue. Going on 4 yrs of use and it's in the same shape as the day I set it up.
1192982
I have two of them, one for more than 5 years, but I have had no problems with weather or bugs yet. Although, I can see where there could be ample room for bugs to get in if the unit isn't put together as designed.
2086984
I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well.