Can this item be used outside? I'm looking for a secure box to be mounted outside. Thank you.
915983
Could be used outside in sheltered position but recommend treatment to protect hinges/ areas susceptible to corrosion. We mounted ours inside in shared hallways, which avoids any "unwanted" attention. Good luck.
915984
I don't have mine installed outside . . . I believe it is made out of steel which might eventually rust? It would probably be OK if you put it outside, so long as it was under some kind of covering (roof, etc.) to protect from rain. Also the box is intended to be installed with the slot on top . . so that is also a consideration . . . again probably ok if it is installed under a covering of some sort.
915985
We have this mounted on our front porch. It is protected from direct rain and sun. It might rust eventually if you have it out in the elements but it works great for people to drop things off for us in a secure place when we are not home.
915986
I would not. The lock could be easily popped open. Plus the box would rust.
1157806
As an electronic device, you will need to keep it dry. If your outside box protects it from direct moisture, it should be fine. Mine is in my unheated barn. It does well in heat and freezing cold (dormant).
300862
There is no weather proof seal. I would not suggest it unless you had some secondary cover for it. I use this purely to hold some items out of reach of the wandering nephews and quick access for myself. This is far from high security or what I would use as outdoor security
1010898
Sorry, but I would not purchase this for outdoor use unless it is protected by a covering of some sort. I left mine out in the open and it was damaged after it got wet from the rain.
1157809
Theoretically, I think this would work OK in a water-proof outdoor box--but, it really is built for indoors. I'd personally go for a unit sold for the outdoors. It's my understanding this company sells such outdoor units.
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.
1571898
The steel box is not weather tight. There is no watertight seal of any kind on the cover. I would not use it outside.
1214847
No this is not meant to be for outside. You would need a hard covered shelter. Amazon does carry these also. This would not stand up to any continual elements (snow/rain/sleet) on a daily-long term basis.
2283223
I doubt that it is rated for outdoor use. Perhaps in a weather-protected enclosure you could.
3954
I don't think it is safe to use outdoors unless you live in a very dry climate and it will be protected from the weather (mostly rain or wet stuff). It is designed as an INDOOR ceiling light with fan. When I assembled the unit, I noted that it is not air (or moisture) tight, and definitely not a sealed unit in any sense of the word. I would not recommend using it outdoors except under very protected conditions (like maybe on a porch where there is no chance of moisture getting on it). Also if you have any winds, I wouldn't even consider it. I hope this helps!
1624039
This box is not water proof.if you mount it outside you would want to drill holes in the bottom to let the water out.
1431679
Yes, I believe it is OK to use outside -I use mine outside. It comes with a plastic base that can be screwed onto any flat surface like a floor or a wall. After mounting, the antenna can be angled nearly any direction. It increased my reception from two bars to the maximum of five bars and it brought in several sites that were not previously visible.
1774477
I did install outside. Put it up under an eve to protect it from weather. I would recommend using a dome which you can buy at Amazon for less then 60$.
1291904
While the unit does work well, I would NOT use the item in an outdoor application. It is not designed for un sheltered environments.
2145835
Yes it can be mounted outside. I have had 2 of them outside for almost 6 years
975734
I have not personally used it outside, but this is designed for indoor use. I am sure you could set it up outside and then take it back inside, but it is by no means rugged.
533465
As Mr. Glover has discovered, you can indeed use this item outside, provided you are taking care to keep it at least somewhat protected from the elements! I hope this answer will assist you.