I live in a desert where it can get upwards of 140 Fahrenheit in the car. Will the plugs and the goo that covers them melt and make a mess in the car?
1652831
No. The adhesive is designed for tires, which can get 50 hotter than the air temperature. If it melted in the heat, it wouldn't work as a plug.
596463
No sure but I can't figure out why you would care? You fill your tank with gasoline and your crank case with oil both flammable..I tried a sealant from Walmart with no luck. Red tek sealed instantly and the ac is colder than it's ever been.
2190280
Yes; temperatures that high could possibly damage internal components in your radar detector or damage the plastic housing because it is a vary soft; I would take it out, or put it in a shaded place when you are not using it car/ truck.
1676306
They're coated in wax . . .if you live in a hot climate, I would think the wax would melt.
2211990
No it's NOT sutiable for use in the car. There is not enough cold air produced by the unit. I thought plugging it in to electricity would help, it didn't! Skip the purchase.
1150048
I haven't had any problems so far and it's been almost a year for me, but it's kept in a place that's "room temperature" so I couldn't say what it would do if you had it in your car or someone else warmer than usual temperatures. I hope this helps!
608636
There is a hole in the bottom that is plugged with a silicone plug. Silicone can handle 400F typically.
1561320
It depends on how much power your car heater uses. This is a 12AWG cord, which can carry 15 Amps without overheating. If your heater has a standard 3-prong plug then it draws less than 15 Amps so you should be fine with this cord.
1429935
Any plug that will fit in a standard cigarette lighter outlet in a car will fit in this plug. I charge a cell phone and MP3 player from it as well as running other 12V camping accessories. The one thing I would strongly warn you not to do is use an actual cigarette lighter in this plug. It is designed for marine use and so it is made mostly of thick plastic. I am sure that repeated use a cigarette lighter would melt and damage the outlet.
254577
No. Not at all. I had mine outside in an average if 70 degree heat and the cover rotted right off my car. I contacted the company and although it says it's fine in mild weather they don't recommend it for outside. Apparently this happens a lot as the customer service person knew exactly what I was talking about. Terrible product.
30568
although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope... » Read More although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) « Show Less
1456465
No, it won't melt. It did not melt in the Florida sun BUT ... it became just too sticky to keep. I tried washing it, putting talc on it, oiling it, etc ... after 1 1/2 yrs I threw it away. But if you can figure out how to overcome the stickiness, it's a great cell phone caddy.
2219911
You can on low heat settings and don't leave it on there. Otherwise you'll melt it.
1634776
No. It would melt. Only use it for covering things that are heated up in the microwave.
548023
I don't think you have to worry about environmental temperature affecting it. A lot of what I've written I've left inside my car in really hot temperatures and it's been fine. The only time the ink has disappeared was when I wrote on my pizza box, then I put it in the microwave later, all of the ink was gone haha
282964
My opinion is that the plug is not sealed and won't resist very much moisture. The rotating piece of the plug is not so tight against the outside part.I would be surprised if it is UL listed for that type of use but don't know for certain.
2201686
it gets hot just by running it after a while, thats what the metal heat dispensers are for. But i think if you leave it all day in a car, where temperatures can reach 110 120 degrees, in direct light from the sun, it would do some damage to it, as much as any electronic device for that matter. But if you mean just leaving it in the glove box or another compartment, it should be fine, as long as it isnt getting hit directly by the sun, its pretty small and portable. If you plan to record and leave it there, you can cover it with something if thats the case.