Do these panels hold up to hail and bad weather?
934278
Yes, if you have installed the panels properly equal to your latitude you should be able to withstand natural elements.
934279
We only had the panels for year and we live in San Diego so it has not hail here on the past year.
934280
It would really depend on the severity of the weather. The panels are made of tempered glass so they are tough however I have seen hail that has dented car bodies and smashed windshields. Mine have servived pea sized hail and about 6 inches of snow.
2203940
They are very weatherproof. They are heavier and sturdier than most other solar lights I have had.
1044609
We have 2 on our outside porch. This the second season and I hope to get 3 more. They got pretty beat up during hurricane sandy but still work. A pain to install.
1242775
Lets think. Cars made from sheet metal don't always withstand hailstorms. If it is the garden variety hailstorm that doesn't dent you'd car, I think it would be fine. If it is the major hailstorm that dents your car, better cover this thing up.
1002676
I purchased them to screen/shade the east side of my deck/home from the morning sun. Mounted on a stud/crossbeam on the deck/roof overhang. They are heavy, so if you plan on mounting them inside on sheetrock, make sure you find the stud. Excellent shades. I have 7 total installed outside, on the inside on my covered deck. They are sturdy and well made. I roll them up when it's stormy, but they are fine in light wind if you leave them down or secure them with eyehooks.
1242778
I think it will withstand a hail storm... But depends on the size of the hail. It should hold up to the marble size stuff.
147110
I must say they don't look very robust. Mine however is totally exposed nearly 150 yds from my house, on the side of a tree. It has seen plenty of rain but only temps from about 45F - 100F. To date working great other than occassional false alarm when the sun hits it just right. No freezing temps yet, but soon to come.
1141244
I've had them outside for about three years in nm and they've done fine. Not in the direct sunlight all the time but still have held up great.
1957616
I have had 2 of these outside for about 2 years now. They are under the eaves by my front door and in front of my garage out of the worst of the weather. They have worked flawlessly. However, I would not suggest exposing them directly to the elements.
1481599
I have three that were installed about 15 years ago. Stood up to UV fine, but a severe hell storm took them out last year. Had to replace roof as well.
400579
Good question. I mounted mine under a portico and they withstand everything from sub freezing temps to hot and muggy conditions. That much direct moisture may affect them.
1253376
Not sure on the first two questions, but they definitely hold up wind storms. I live where there is constant wind storms and they haven't failed to work yet.
305092
I've got them in outdoor flood fixtures (the kind that have metal shades) and they work very well. They've been rained on a number of times while both turned on and off.
1392109
*Weather Proof/Resists shock and vibration and lasts up to 30,000 hours... YES ! They have been through some rain storms, snow storms and are all encased. You are good to go!
1728890
The fixture will hold up fine with wind and ice/rain if installed securely. It is a strait forward simple design. The shade is not deep so the bulb would be exposed to a driving rain. I use an indoor outdoor decorative bulb. Fixture is all metal, baring a direct hit from a wind driven projectile I expect this fixture to last indefinitely..
158900
I left two outside all winter. We had severe winds often. They are attached to my wood patio awning and a tree. No damage to the wood structure (built like a deck) however one of the shades tore at the corner. The other weathered everything and is still hanging.
1155311
Yes, I'm using mine on a metal roof and they're holding well, even during some wind/thunderstorms.