I have no garage, would like to install this hoist outside under a deck. Will the hardware tolerate outdoor conditions?
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Certainly the manufacturer should answer this question. But my take on this is that under a deck should be ok. All metal parts have a heavy coating of paint. The pullies are nylon, the ropes synthetic and the nuts and bolts cadmium plated. Possibly the bolts will rust over time, but that shouldn't interfere with the operation of the hoist. So I think this can work for you under a deck.
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I think you would be ok for a while. I suspect the ropes will weather over time. I think the hardware would hold up ok.
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The Harken company primarily manufacturers gear for sailboats and the blocks, guides and pulleys for this system seem to be built of the same materials. I would think it would hold up fine outdoors.
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It would probably be okay, but a lot would depend on how much exposure it would get. The brackets are very sturdy metal and would not be an issue. The ball bearings are plastic but would probably be okay as well. The straps and the rope would be the main concerns I would have being exposed to the weather.
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I am not sure why they state that. I place mine on edge of deck which is within 25 feet of human activity without any problems. I think outside of a garage would be fine. Just remember not too close as it attracts bugs. They have an 800 number which I called to see if it could be left out in the rain (yes). Youjust can't leave it out all year as the cold will damage it. Let me know if you want the 800 number. Kat
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Should be OK as long as you...Insure you have at least 8ft. min. clearance all around unit. Do not set directly on wood decking. (Use 1/2" min. thick concrete protective board under it)
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On a covered deck it will do just fine. I have mine in a garage, so it will hold up. Just cover the padded areas.
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We mounted ours in the garage. I don't know if it can go outside. It works well for us!
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It's just a guess, but if the fixture in which it is mounted protects it from direct contact with the elements, I would say it is plausible for use out doors.
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It might be okay depending on how exposed it is to the weather. It is wood with some metal peices and needs two walls with eyehooks to install. If left in the rain overtime the wood would warp and the metal would rust.
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it should be protected from rain and freezing temperatures.so it can be mounted outdoors but in a weather protected location (ie. a box). used mine under a tarp one summer.
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It is designed to be mounted in a garage or shed. They make outdoor models if you need to put it outside.
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I installed it in my garage, not outdoors. It holds two kayaks very well, a 12-footer and a 14-footer. Much better than a ceiling hoist that I installed earlier. The ceiling hoist now hold two bicycles.
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The screw in anchors go into the ground if you need them. Nails o no know but I use mine with a deck and just let it hang over an works great. Keeps temp down pretty good.
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I would not recommend it unless it was outside in a somewhat sheltered area. Even then I wouldn't do it. It is perfect for a garage or indoor.
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I use it in Garage. You would have to check with Rubbermaid if it can stand up to the weather elements.
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Inside the garage is fine. It just needs to be out of the weather, cannot get wet.
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Yes, I mounted mine on the outside, on the garage door frame, and have had no problems with it. I'm not sure what the manufacturer recommendations are on outside mounting but the unit would not be useful if not outside and easily accessible. I thought about keeping it out of any direct sun but I'm not sure how important that factor is. It mounts flush and when in the closed position is very snug.
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I suspect it's OK for temporary use for your application; though you would need to secure it to the deck properly with bolts. Otherwise, a strong wind will blow it away.
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In the description it says it is safe for outdoor installation, we never installed it outside. The base shown in the image has screw holes in it and is what you would use to mount it outside. It comes with screws to be able to mount it to a wall or some type of support.