Does the timer need an extra weatherproofing box to be mounted outside? If so, how does that affect the wireless feature?
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It's acually an indoor unit (for some reason). Mounting it is easy, the wiring is attached to the bracket that attaches to the wall. then slide the unit right on. It seems pretty solid to me. I took my old controler off and mounted it right in, drilled a hole for the antenna and calked around it. No problems so far and the control is easy (no guess work) Overall for the money I spent(not alot) i'm happy with it. I hope this helps.
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Good afternoon from Australia.I am very happy with my Orbit Watermaster. Mine is located under cover therefore rain is not an issue but I would strongly recommend a weather proofing box if you intend to locate it outdoors. As far as the wireless feature is concerned, I frequently operate mine with 4 brick walls between the remote and the main unit and have never experienced any problems. I would say that with a plastic box there would be no problem but with a metal box there could be.Good luck.
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Mine is installed inside the garage. The longest distance to use the remote control is about 60 feet (going through 3 or 4 walls). Definitely the timer needs to be inside a weatherproof box if installed outside. The wireless range depends on number of obstructions between controller and timer and weatherproofing box may not affect the range that much (not as bad as a wall).
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The unit is designed for BOTH indoor/outdoor. You might want to look at this link:http://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-12-Station-In-Out-Timer-with-Remote-28568/204755719?MERCH=RV-_-RV_search_plp_rr-2-_-NA-_-204755719-_-NI found it at Home Depot for $90 plus tax but FREE SHIPPING. I hope this helps.
247487
It comes installed in a waterproof box, mine does not have the external antenna that is in the picture.
247488
It is not outdoor ready. If you got a plastic box it shouldn't change reception significantly. Don't get a metal box or you may reduce it to almost nothing.
247489
The reply from Dallas is correct. If it will be exposed to elements, it needs to be protected. I have found the wireless signal to be very strong, and can be used a significant distance, through the house etc, so a non metallic box shouldnt have a big impact on the signal.
1473088
Yes, it can be placed outdoors. The critical controls are protected by a clear plastic cover. Make sure your power source is fully grounded if you live in a wet environment.
1366733
I used the house to protect a wireless driveway motion detector. It works fine, nice and dry. A camera would also work if the power cord wiring is not a problem
1703834
The low voltage wires come out the bottom and the connections are protected from the weather. I have had thisunit for some time and it works great. I use the feature that has it come on at dusk for 6 hours.
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You would have to add weatherproof conduit/wire clamp connection. The hole for the wire access is on the bottom of the connection box, so it is protected by gravity. Be sure that the wire cable loops downward to avoid any water flow along the cable. This is very standard for a weather exposed electrical connection. The cover of the connection box has a gasket seal for water protection.
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Most likely you can't leave the cover on. You can use it outside without the wires.y
378997
The only problem as I see it is getting secure electrical power to the unit that's mounted outdoors. Then how do you protect the unit from the elements? My answer to your question is probably "NO"! Perhaps this manufacturer makes an outdoor unit to fulfill your need. Good Luck!
1725121
Yes, if you can put it in some housing to protected against the weather. Also, the receptacle in the separate box is weather protected, but the connection between the two has to be weather appropriate. In addition the control box has to be connected to the main electrical panel. So, maybe the male receptacle in the weathered box should be on the outside and the control box on the inside?
519888
Yes,,,I have one installed outside in northern michigan weather...no issues so far...just make sure the wiring is up to code and sealed for outside use...
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The sensor that comes with this unit is wired. I found it not to work correctly with rain, although I think it sensed low temps OK and switched off the controller. I've had my unit for a couple of years. This year I replaced the wired rain sensor with Rainbird's wireless rain/freeze unit and it now controls and shuts off for rain. Not to say that you won't have a unit that shuts off when it rains. If I saturated the disks myself the wired unit would shut off the controller. However, even in pouring rain (like an inch and hour or more), I'd still find the controller running. This unit isn't exactly designed for the wireless units and so it took a bit of jerry rigging with the common wire etc. to get the replacement wireless to work correctly.
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Yes. It comes with both options to be used wireless with batteries or with an adapter. Its weather proof and easy to install. I really really recoment it!!
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Mine is mounted outside but in a covered location. I'm not sure if it weatherproof but I suspect that Square D can answer that better than I.
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I presume you are asking about the controls, in which case I would say no. The solar collector itself is weatherproof, and they do sell an add-on wire set with the correct connections to allow you to easily install the collector further from the controls and batteries.
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No, that's what I thought at first. I have an outdoor box around ten years old that finally burned out. The picture looked the same so I purchased it. The plug to the circuit board was different and so I had to take out and exchange the board that came with it. It was pretty easy for I was able to reuse the outer waterproof box for the screw holes lined up the same. Instead of a one minute simple change out, it took 30 minutes. I think it was still worth it considering the cost of hiring a professional to install it.
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Yes, I've done similar set ups, I used a weatherproof Hofmann electrical box with seal tight grommets to keep out the moisture. It's mounted in close proximity to an active sprinkler head and has performed without issue...when I need to use is. (Holidays only)
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If you mean the doorbell switch, it does not look like it would hold up to adverse weather to me. Honeywell sells another switch that others have indicated have survived weather, the RPWL301A1006/A Decor Wireless Surface Mount Push Button, see their FAQ. You can always add a bead or silicon around the edges- but keep in mind you need to split the casing to change the batteries.
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Its an outdoor fixture..so, yes it is made to take outdoor weather however it must be installed properly. Now, with that being said; I have been using this brand for over twenty years and some will last 3 years others 10 years...Its generally the motion sensor portion that will fail!! Hope this helps..