We would like to use this by our pool, but is it ok if it is uncovered under the elements all the time (primarily sun, but also rain/wind)?
2027850
I have had this model for two years now and it is fabulous-we use it almost every night in spring, summer and fall, on our deck by a lake. It comes with a nice cover. I have left it for months uncovered in all kinds of Iowa weather and it is fine. It does not seem to rust or corrode. But I cover it for the winter months.
2027851
It comes with a light weight cover. I would seeno problem having it by a pool, but would cover it to prevent build up if water
2027852
Not good with the rain, especially being a bowl it collects the water and makes a mess. Other than that it's great outdoors, we love ours even in the winter when the snow is falling.
2027853
Mine is in the middle of my backyard, I have no issues at all with it, the natural stone finish helps to preserve it, and it's heavy, even without the propane tank in it, we love it!
925555
We just got out covers late in the season last year but our pool is in ground and it worked fine. The vac ran and everything was fine. We only covered about 60% of our pool because we have solar heat but it seemed to work really good. Looking forward to the full season this year.
1730404
Yes, I have had mine outside for several months on uncovered doors of a pool enclosure. So far so good. Attach the base. Add the top and then silicone all around the outside. Check connection to magnet. Don't worry about waterproofing the magnet side. Check the silicone from time to time and redo when you change the battery.
1767440
We just lay it on the water and let the extra fold back against the pool wall (pointing up or down, it doesn't seem to matter). We have had it on during windstorms and it hasn't been a problem at all.
1546408
Yes the cover will allow the sun to warm your pool if the pool is not in the shade. I will warn you though that the warming with the cover on will produce alot of algae on the bottom of your pool. Also the cover collected rain water and ended up ripping. it was still use-able but it took some maneuvering.
405777
It is well constructed. I dont believe occasional rain will hurt it. I would tilt it down a bit so it would not act like a catch all.
101524
The fact is it is supposed to be covered with water at all times. I did allow mine to get the top half uncovered and did not cause any damage. I would not recommend letting any part of it to not be submerged completely.
1008388
Yes, that is what its purpose is, outside access. That being said, I would try to put it out of the rain if I could, as well as the sun. Not that it won't handle it, but the plastic would last much longer if it were shaded and protected.
473710
Yes. I have one of this model outdoor under covered area for couple of years and it is working fine. As long as it does not in the open and could get wet you are fine.
1603911
Probably not a good idea. I imagine if it's wet, it's raining, or how are you going to use it? This product is designed to work with direct sunlight. So if it's just getting sprinkled wet occasionally that's probably not a problem, but a deluge of water? No.
2088918
If it would be fully exposed to the elements we wouldn't trust it to be water proof. Also,.not.knowing the climate in which you live, dust could be.an issue as well. It's a clever idea. I'd recommend draping it with a plastic table cloth when not in use. Then I think it would suit your need.
1450372
I think it would be ok if it was under an awning or covered in some way but would prob ly deteriorate if exposed directly to the elements.
1864562
Well, I do not think it is designed for High moist areas but we are planing on using it out by the pool, just don't drop it in the water you will be fine
1903341
I've had mine out in the rain. No issues. As mentioned below, the connector ports have rubber flaps over them. Also agree that I wouldn't take it in the pool. But no issues riding in the rain with it.
1929854
yes, we leave it outdoors all summer, w/ no problems. It has a good finish and does not rust -- although if you were to "rock" it on a stone/concrete/brick patio, the coating would erode.we made a quick cover out of some plastic packaging to keep the leaves/detritus from collecting in the "lounging" area - that was the only fail in the design -- realistically, there is no way a "hole" could have been placed in the sit-upon area w/o destroying the integrity.
2063262
As long as you use liquid-tight conduit and fittings, it is fine to leave it in the elements. I modified a large plastic irrigation valve box to cover mine though. I can never hurt to keep water out.
572638
I don't think it would last very long if it was directly exposed to rain and sun. It would be fine outside under a covered patio.