Can this be mounted outdoors, or does it require protection from rain?
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Am unsure of the correct answer to this, however, we are mounting it outside with weather protection. Renogy would be able to provide the accurate answer to this question. Have been in contact with them several times and they have always been knowledge, courteous and their service is excellent.
1885274
It needs protection from the elements. I have mine in a zip lock bag with the wires coming out of it.
1885275
Looking at the one I have, I don't think I would mount it without protection from the elements. Direct rain wouldn't do it any good. My manual that came with it said nothing about where to mount it, only leave space for air circulation. I'm using mine in a 5th wheel camper. Hope this helps. Great product.
1885276
As with many electrical devices, heat inside an enclosed plastic container, installed outside, with no air circulation will develop condensation inside the container. This could be as bad or worse than being in direct rain fall.
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I have mine on the outside but under a roof on the deck, we use it year round out there. I would say no to any electrical product being used in rain.
1989112
I would not recommend this for outdoor use. There are far too many places that moisture could sneak in. However, if you mount it upside down underneath some form of cover that can keep it dry it should be OK. For a while :)
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Sorry, but I would not purchase this for outdoor use unless it is protected by a covering of some sort. I left mine out in the open and it was damaged after it got wet from the rain.
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Yes it can be mounted outside. I have had 2 of them outside for almost 6 years
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It is designed for indoor use only. The construction is not water tight. However, I have one mounted outdoors in a covered porch area. Its been going strong for about 6 months now. If you can keep the rain off it, you might be fine.
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Plastic so the weather will not matter if outside.. I hung it out in rain with no problem. Has a grommet on each corner so you can tie or nail it in place
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Mine has been fine in heavy rain and snow mounted to the outside of my house with no additional cover. Very happy with the unit.
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Obviously it's made to be mounted out side. I don't think it could withstand constant water exposure but occasional moisture, wind blown rain, doesn't bother it. It's battery powered so if you are concerned about a shock factor there is none.
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Certainly. It needs to be protected from the weather... no open rain or snow. Our use is sliding garage doors.
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No,it is not intended for outdoor use, however if it is placed where it will not be directly exposed to the elements, it should be fine. If you place it under a porch, gazebo, or similar protection, so that it isn't soaked by a rainfall, there should be no worries.
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I leave mine attached outside. I put a small roof over it to protect it from the rain
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To the best of my knowledge, it is not marketed as weatherproof so I would keep it protected from the rain.
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It has a microphone, so I would not expose it to rain. It won't last and you will be disappointed.
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I don't believe that it would charge to well if it was raining (no sun). The electronics are mounted underneath the panels, should be protected.
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Hi Grahm, don't know if I have a full answer for you or not, mounted mine outdoor, not under any kind of cover, rain seems to be no problem, wind and sun either but I take them in for the winter because they are easy to reach. Don't know if that will help you or not.
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This particular fixture is an outdoor fixture and will have no problem in the rain. Unfortunately this fixture only comes with a day/night sensor and is not available with motion built in.