Has anyone submerged one of these? Any idea how water tight they are? Even just getting rained on. I don't want it's future contents to get wet.
1854237
I have not submerged one but I put my contents in mylar bag w/ oxygen absorbers seal the mylar then the bucket...it keeps out odors rodents light moisture things that deteriorate your foods.
1854238
If sealed tight these would keep rain and moisture out. I would not submerge.
1854239
I do not know about water but I can say they are air tight. When I filled my buckets it was very hot that day. Since then it has cooled off. Due to the contracting of the air in cooler temperature the buckets have slight indents on the sides. Nothing major as they are still stacked fine but I took it as reassuring that they had a really good seal. Very pleased with my purchase! Hope that helps!
1854240
Unless filled with concrete, I doubt you can "submerge" one of these! Once you seal the double seal lid, they are air tight! The way the lid overlaps the edge, rain will just pool in the lid and run off the sides. If you want extra protection for contents, use the five-gallon mylar bags. They're a bugger to seal, but worth the extra effort.
2205971
I haven't submerged it but it has gotten really wet and still works fine. I've had mine for over a month and no problems.
509416
I have not submerge it in water. However I've had it out while raining and it got pretty wet outside but not inside. Hope this helps.
1798917
I would not recommend it if they are going to possibly get wet. The water will eventually get into the battery compartment and it not light anymore. Hope that helps
540995
I haven't had it submerged in water but I I have been in heavy rain and it worked just fine. But nothing is waterproof. it is very hard for the water to get in. Worth every penny!!!!!
1506210
I haven't submerged them, but I've been in pretty bad rain... The lights themselves seem like they'd be ok. They have rubber seals, but the wiring would need to be properly prepared.
325081
I would not leave it under water but mine has been under water a couple of time and has always performed great the only thing that I have found is that it is hard to get the screen filter for it I had to end up going straight to attwood to get it .
1340755
The official word from the manufacture is "water tight". I wouldn't drop it in the lake just for fun, but holds up to nasty weather just fine.
563905
good question! . so far I have not used under water but I will keep in mind a rainy day.
1342251
I am certain about weather resistance. I have used them many times in the rain. I don't know how well they would do if submerged, but I have never even had a glitch in rainy conditions, both walking and riding motorcycle.
1315128
It did well underwater. Even the video did good. There are two doors on the battery compartment. I made sure that I closed them individually so that I knew they were both locked in place. Some people have complained about leaks and I'm suspecting that not getting the inner door locked in may be what causes it. I can't prove it though. I should add we only used it in pool water so it was pretty clear not sure how it would do in murkier water
535520
I've been in wet grass a lot and they never failed me, but i never fully submerged it, I've also used it on rainy days and it was still fine but i couldn't tell u if u can put it totally in water.
1382956
My tank is much smaller so I have never done that, but I've read reviews of people that have submerged it with no issues at all. The battery compartment is sealed, as well as the on/off button. Sorry I couldn't help further.
1469181
I've actually never dropped it into the water to test, but the only part that could be water tight / water proof would be the laptop compartment. It has the rubber seal and is made from the standard pelican case composite material. The rest of the backpack is made from a heavy canvas material with zippers. I am sure it is all coated with a water proof coating but I do not think I would stick it under water to find out if it is water tight!
1331320
Seems to be pretty secure from the water. Ours seems to be staying pretty dry but I wouldn't risk it if there is something that absolutely can not get wet. I would still keep that inside or in plastic bins in the shed.
1315021
I haven't submerged the light but can't imagine it being water tight. Light would be plentiful I'm sure. You can use this thing instead of your headlights to drive almost. It does have an o ring on the back battery compartment. The lens portion is what I'm not sure about.
618464
Submersible? Actually, it just might be. Rain-proof? I would definitely imagine so. It has tight seals and the edges overlap nicely. I would not worry about getting caught in the rain one bet.