How weather-proof is it to have it permanently mounted outdoors?
235325
Mine has been outdoors since I purchased. It has weathered hail and storms with high winds. No damage and is still in great shape.
235326
I have mounted 2 of these on my roof and have caulked outer edge and they have done very well through the winter and heavy rains this spring. Very good solar panels.-Tom rose
235327
Completely. Like all modern solar panels there is an electrical box on the back of the panel where the pigtails come out of, but as long as you dont have it mounted upside down it will be fine.... I have 4 currently outside in the rain etc. 2 on solar electric fence chargers and 2 on a solar space heater, those two have been outside for over a year now in the harsh Maine environment and so far they are holding up just the same as my larger pqnels on my house.
518125
I had it outside for the summer through the fall and it endured a number of rainstorms. I haven't tried keeping it out in the winter, but I think it would do fairly well. The metal is strong and has a good powder coating on it, though I wouldn't press my luck if it was going to come in contact with salt over the winter. Regardless, it's easy enough to disassemble and store in a garage or basement.
1434785
I can't answer regarding how the components weather, but everything is brass and chrome-looking plastic which I think would hold up reasonably well. Mine is indoors and I don't have any issues. If it's in the salt-air and direct sun, I imagine the plastic could weather, but this is probably true of all manufacturers. I have owned a ton of Hansgrohe over the years and I personally wouldn't hesitate to install this, or any of their stuff for that matter, outside if I had the need. Hansgrohe is solid and dependable.
1376601
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.
1302747
Not unless you have a way to protect it from the weather. It is not made of materials meant to withstand rain, etc.
2035486
The unit should mount on the exterior of you home without issue. It has a protective flip cover that will protect it from the elements.
1354056
No the unit is not designed to be weather resistant. You could however easily run an electric wire to up a 4x4 pressure treated post to an exterior outlet then mount the unit to the post and plug it in. Then make a weather proof enclosure around the outlet and the unit to make a weatherproof. Run your low voltage wires from the float/switch up the post to the unit and poof; problem solved! Good luck!
153170
Yes it has sustained well outdoors. I have it setup underneath a covered patio and have had no issues. Also, as far as assembly... It's pretty much pre assembled. The sides fold out and the shelves slide into the unit and fit into place. Very quick setup
524700
It is made of heavy duty plastic, so the unit itself would be fine for outdoor use, providing you have a wall or surface that you can mount it on.
333443
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.
40491
I would think you could, but only if you put clear coat over it after mounting. The adhesive is good enough for a stationary mounting. I do not think it will stand up to the abuse of wind and weather.
1714063
Not sure, if your only putting it out there temporarily it should be ok. Leaving it out there long-term I don't think it could take the weather
586310
I've had mine mounted for about 2 years now in a vertical position next to my radio & it is still perfectly secure. We live in southern NJ where temps range from 100 degrees down to 5 degrees & no problems at all. Hope this helps. :-)
315976
Do not know the official company policy but I would NOT mount this unit outside without some type of covering.
1166801
We live in a rain forest area. Our receiver is mounted in our unheated and uncooled garage, and it isn't affected by climate change. However, I am pretty sure I read online not to mount it outside.
1431677
Yes, it's designed to mount outdoors. There are two holes in the base that you can use to secure it to something.
331089
I can't answer this one from experience, as mine has not been rained on, and I can't seem to find the manufacturer's site anymore (it was up and running when I purchased mine). I wouldn't leave it out indefinitely--sun and weather will eventually destroy nearly any plastic material. I wouldn't worry about rain, though.