Does the lid keep the rain out? Seems like there are conflicting answers in the responses to other questions. Thanks!
1863508
It definitely keeps the rain out. I put a small board on it incase the wind might blow it off !
1863509
I asked my son if the lid kept the sand dry and he said if it was placed on the sandbox then the sand kept dry!
1863510
It keeps light rain out. After a weekend full of rain, the sand is definitely wet and needs to be dried out before it can be used.
1863511
Hi! Our lid does seem to fit nice and snug, but we have not had the rain yet to test the security. We have been dry here!
1863512
It does a pretty good job. It's not very thick and warps if you lay it where it's not flat, but it is built to shed water. Ours is caved in because our saint Bernard decided to lay on it, but that's a testament to the strength of it because it didn't crack, just bent down. Now it catches water on top but still keeps the box dry.
47178
It has been about 95% water proof for me. The only time we had a problem was in a very heavy rain. The lid was not shut tight and it sits out on an uncovered patio. I was surprised how much it holds.
750094
Only if you take some silicone caulk and seal around where the handles poke through slots in the top of the lid. Otherwise rainwater will get in and still get stuff wet. You will need to inspect the caulk regularly because the lid flexes when you pull it off and put it back on - so the caulk will pop loose over time and you will have to pull it off, clean it well, and re-caulk. Or you could line it with a heavy duty garbage bag and keep the top tied shut.
544076
Yes. I have no issues with the lid. I do close it when I'm not using it. But it does stay open when I am.
1860072
If your asking if you can submerge this box, no the lid will leak. If your asking if it keeps the rain off your tools, yes it does. The only problem when using it in the rain is that the recessed portion fills up with water. Its a good box for the price, the side latches are weak, plan on them breaking within a few years if using daily.
1036416
The lid fits very well, although I don't believe it would be watertight. No rattling though, which i think is great
707288
Ours does some good in the rain. We thought it might do a little more where our sprinkler hits it, but not so much. We were hoping for more, but it looks great and keeps the sun out, so I guess you can't have everything!!
47176
I have mine under an overhang. The lid closes fairly well but i can not vouch for how water proof it is.
390707
No. I would say it is water resistant. It repels rain, but is not air tight or water tight if submerged. Not all buckets are created identical as well. So the lid fits tighter in some buckets than others.
1139572
Well, here we arrive at the classic discussion of water resistant vs. waterproof. I can tell you that I would consider this waterproof. This past fall we used this sunshade at our son's football game. Just after we got the canopy and sunshade up a pretty heavy rain started and dumped for more than an hour. The shade didn't leak at all during that hour and kept us dry and warm during the downpour. Can't speak to how it would perform for more than an hour, but I was impressed with how dry it was during the heavy rain for that time frame.
381150
There is a gasket that protects the interior from the effects of weather. My box contains my rain machine controller and has protected it through some rather strong rain with no problems.
2163207
Hi. It does not have a lid, which is awkward and cumbersome. However, I do like it in the car. It gives me peace of mind...once I getnit there with enough water in it, that is. That last bit is more of a joke... Good luck. I also like the Water Hole. My only concern with most of these products is the use of BPA-containing plastics. We need to be careful...
805688
As long as it is pulled tightly, it keeps my patio dry. Mine has been up through many showers and the patio underneath had stayed fairly dry. Of course, it does get wet around the edges when the wind blows the rain under. Also, you need to be sure to have it tilted slightly to let the rain run off.
943908
I keep it under a porch roof, but when rain has blown in, the contents have remained dry. My suspicions are that in direct rain, it would keep contents dry, but not prevent dampness from humidity.
2067478
It looks pretty weatherproof. I have one under cover but the other one is SW facing and gets wet occasionally. I do not recall any statements in the instructions relative to keeping it dry or out of the sun. They seem built for the outdoors. Good luck!
333292
it will keep dry if you are using it on a rainy day . it will not keep the water out if drop it into a puddle of water
1266317
Yes it does a good job keeping water out. The lid overhangs the frame and water does not enter. It is important to keep the unit level or tipped forward slightly so that water rolls off top toward front. If the unit is leaning toward back water will puddle on top and can leak into box. If you set the unit properly it stays dry.