Is the transformer all-weather? Can it be installed on a wall outdoors?
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I assume it is but mine is in covered area and gets only occasional spray from rain. Know I could have mounted it. My only complaint with these lights were the bulbs on the 6 lights did not last at all. Everything has been fine since they were replaced. No more blown bulbs.
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yes it can ...... however i recommend going with the malibu 1301 9200 80 type light..it is much more sturdy, thicker metal and it comes with an 11 watt bulb ( bulb chnage no problem) & the ml300rtwsn 300 watt transformer.....if you order both lamps , once you recv them you will see what i mean of the durability of the model i mentioned. enjoy & happy holidays john dunn
1092552
Yes, ours is mounted to the wall and had been through snow, rain, hail, and freezing weather.All the supplies to mount it were supplied
1092553
Yes. I installed mine on a 4x6 PT post along the driveway. It plugs into a covered weather proof plug on the post.
1092554
Yes, mine faces South. Sun all day and monsoons in the summer! Works great.
1890157
Any electrical contractor, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. the ones I saw at Homedepot.com are listed as "Rain Tight". Plastic fittings should be water resistant as long as they also use rubber gaskets for sealing. If you read the description for this surge protector, you will see it is described as useable outdoors.
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I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well.
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This unit is not designed to be used outside when directly exposed to the elements. The plug in power supply is not waterproof and shod not be exposed to rain or a combination of wind and rain. Possibly could be used in a well protected area outside, but not recommended. Contact manufacturer as they do have models suitable for outside use.
952695
Everything is housed in the lights shell, there is no external transformer. I have 7 of these lights on my property and they are excellent, bright and low power consumption with a photo sensor that turns them off during the daytime.
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I put it 2 months ago outside and I don't have any problems I highly recommend this lights. Just clean the wall before install. This lights works with 12 volts or 120.
1328322
The rating of your outdoor transformer of 600 watts falls below the spec. rating of the timer - 1000 watts. It should work out OK.
2134466
I use mine outside. Just have to ensure the outlet you plug it in to has a rain cover. I suggest sealing the connector that where power supply meets wiring for light with RTV gasket maker or a caulk to ensure that's water tight
748324
Yes, you can use it outdoor. The life time would be a little less depending on the amount of direct sun light. And also the wall need to be flat and some outdoor wall is not flat to put on decal. Other than that it should be fine.
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I have not yet installed my lights, which are still in the box. After reading the instructions I decided it was too complicated for me, so I'm going to wait till spring and get someone else to install them. However, if I read the instructions correctly, I got the impression that the transformer could be outside.
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It replaces a in wall light switch. So if the outlet your transformer is plugged into has a switch then yes. If not you'd need an electrician to get this to work. Not designed to be installed outdoors.
219679
No! Too dangerous, do not use a transformer that is designed for interior lighting in an exterior application.
685137
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..
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Bob, I think any electrical component with the contacts exposed to the weather would not be suitable to be used outside. You would have to use parts specially designed for outside use.
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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.
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It would depend on the area you live in because of ambient conditions. If freezing is a concern, then absolutely not without some sort of conditioning; I would not trust insulation alone. There are no electrical parts on it, but even if freezing is not a concern, I would still recommend finding a way to protect it from the elements, especially direct sunlight; I would expect the UV to cause damage to the unit over time.
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Johnathan, let me make a clarification to my earlier comment. Technically this enclosure is rated NEMA 3R. But in the spirit of your question your were trying to determine if this device could be USED in the rain. The direct answer to that is an unequivocal NO as the NEC, National Electrical Code, specifically forbids it. While it can be mounted on exterior surfaces it only meets NEC requirements so long as it's cover is closed. Covers such as Hubbell's TAYMAK addresses this situation for standard devices - outlets and switches. I do not know if they manufacture one for this particular purpose. Just shield it as I suggested earlier or mound it away from any direct exposure to the elements. Good luck!