Does rainwater/water from sprinklers pool up in these, or is there a way for it to drain out? Has this been a problem for anyone? Thanks.
445020
This fixture does have a drain hole so drainage has not been a problem. So far these lamps have exceeded expectations compared to much higher priced units. I do recommend swapping the halogen bulbs with the lower wattage LEDs.
445021
I haven't eperienced that issue...but they they do get overheated in extreme cold and the lights blow-out
445022
Rain water pools on the outside of the lens without problems. There is a small hole on the lip of the cover to allow drainage but if the light is angled up, the water on the anterior surface of the lens doesn't reach it to drain. Moisture condenses on the inside of the lens on a hot summer day due to moisture in the air at night. So far, none of the bulbs have blown out since I installed them in the summer. They are all working without a bulb change even now in the winter with snow. The only issue I have with this light is that the metal cover often does not close tightly. I used few daps of silicone to secure the cover closed. Rain water pools on the outside of the lens without problems. There is a small hole on the lip of the cover to allow drainage but if the light is angled up, the water on the anterior surface of the lens doesn't reach it to drain. Moisture condenses on the inside of the lens on a hot summer day due to moisture in the air at night. So far, none of the bulbs have blown out since I installed them in the summer. They are all working without a bulb change even now in the winter with snow. The only issue I have with this light is that the metal cover often does not close tightly. I used few daps... » Read More Rain water pools on the outside of the lens without problems. There is a small hole on the lip of the cover to allow drainage but if the light is angled up, the water on the anterior surface of the lens doesn't reach it to drain. Moisture condenses on the inside of the lens on a hot summer day due to moisture in the air at night. So far, none of the bulbs have blown out since I installed them in the summer. They are all working without a bulb change even now in the winter with snow. The only issue I have with this light is that the metal cover often does not close tightly. I used few daps of silicone to secure the cover closed. « Show Less
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I can't remember if the shield has a small drain hole, if not, I usually drill one myself. I've installed many up lights throughout our community and around my house (volunteer maintenance) and always make sure a hole is placed low on the light shield near the glass cover.
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Yes, something is surely missing.. Never should pop out.. I would send it back and ask for another. These are great sprinklers.. I would buy more if I needed more and I would replace if needed.. Sorry, sometimes things just go wrong..
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I haven't used mine with a sprinkler, but I don't see why not. I'm guessing good pressure in, good pressure out. The issue isn't so much the pressure as it is the diameter of the hose which affects the VOLUME. You may need to leave the sprinkler in place longer because the amount of water that comes out of the hose in a given time is less.
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There aren't any drains. It just overflows or the kids spill a bunch out when they're playing. It would probably take about 3 hours to fill to the point of overflowing. When you turn it off, the water just dumps out that way. To get it dry to store is kind of a huge pain. Basically you let all of the water drain and then blow it back up for a while.
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There's a plastic cover on it that snaps in under several tabs around its circumference. The cover has holes in it so rainwater will drain directly into it. I also cut a hole in the cover large enough for my downspout to drain directly into it. Depending on how large an area of your roof drains into it this way, a rainfall of about 4-5" will fill it. I also recommend using those little pucks that float in the water you collect - they'll keep mosquitos from being a standing-water problem.
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Our rainbarrel does flow out the front. In the back, we put hoses that lead to the gutter outlet so that it doesn't go toward the house. We found that you have to bank it forward somehow though because the top doesn't empty out as well as we thought it would and standing water results.
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Yes. NO water gets through the one I have. It will actually puddle up in the lower areas.
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Water will not pool; it will go through the fabric. Our raised beds are bordered with large rocks and the fabric is tucked into the rocks so the soil does not leak out.
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I dont have a sprinkler system. When the solar cells get wet from rain they can get water logged and it seems to effect the connection to the light. Shaking the water out has so far always corrected the issue.
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I haven't noticed any drainage problems. Be aware that, by design, these A/c units retain some water which is then splashed by the fan onto the coils to augment the cooling process. This causes a splashing sound to be heard when the fan turns on.
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Yes and no. They do work in the rain and I did see that they accumulated a little water but it eventually evaporated. If they can hold up to heavy Florida rain, I am sure sprinklers would not be a problem.
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Water definitely comes out the bottom. I have mine draining into a planter. Another option is to drain it into a water reservoir, and then pump out of it to water the plants. There is plastic backing, to protect your walls, but I believe the website recommended putting some sort of plastic (such as tarp) behind the vertical garden to protect your walls if indoors. Mine is hanging on my kitchen island, and the back is mostly air, so I haven't bothered with any additional plastic backing. I have not had problems with mold. I have, however, had my planter overflow when I watered excessively. Draining into a reservoir seems like a smarter solution, but I haven't gotten around to remodeling the whole system.
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I have these in my retaining wall where they are regularly watered by the sprinklers and have not had any issues with their operation.
860992
I have never messed with the rain delay setting on the panel. I just hooked mine up and nothing more. My rain sensor activates when it gets wet and "turns on". As long as it's on, the sprinklers don't run. When it dries out (hours and hours later), it turns off and at that point the sprinkler is no longer locked. In other words, the delay is built in to my sensor and no need to do anything more.
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never had a problem with mine but when i'm done i drain all the water and I keep the hose in a bucket thats covered. Its a small pain but i really like the hose.
1327324
I have the same problem and I fiddle with hose and tilt the basin to the side where it drains,and the water comes out. You will never get all the water out,and you need to turn the basin upside down in your tub or sink to get the rest of the water out.
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They are not waterproof. I do not use them in an irrigated area. Incidental water/rain does not seem to be a problem. I also bring them in during the late Fall and Winter months.