Is this unit designed for outdoor use?
460885
Oh I really don't think so, the cover is not water tight and has vents for heat to escape.... I'm sure if installed in a cold weather area it would freeze up... It's a fine indoor product and has saved us money on our water bill, and a little on our gas bill... Electric bill went up 3 dollars a month...
513674
Yes. It can be used outside. It is small and you may want to consider a larger unit. If you do fly outside, please would watch out for: 1) Wind and 2) Range as you may fly out of good signal strength and not be able to control it.
2145835
Yes it can be mounted outside. I have had 2 of them outside for almost 6 years
1354056
No the unit is not designed to be weather resistant. You could however easily run an electric wire to up a 4x4 pressure treated post to an exterior outlet then mount the unit to the post and plug it in. Then make a weather proof enclosure around the outlet and the unit to make a weatherproof. Run your low voltage wires from the float/switch up the post to the unit and poof; problem solved! Good luck!
2058759
I don't think it's made to be an outdoor unit. That said, to have it outdoors for a day for a party, I think it would be fine. Kept in the shade, it would function like a cooler for the day. But I would not leave it outside after the event is over and I would not expose it to sun or any precipitation.
883648
It is fine to use outdoors. However, if you use an extension cord you will want to make certain it is appropriate for outdoor use.
1725118
This unit must not be exposed to the weather. The only part that can go outside is the weather proof outlet box that you would plug the cord into.
1482918
I would not use it anywhere, least of all, outdoors. I found the device to be completely unreliable--to the point of being useless--and returned it. It certainly did not seem like it was designed or constructed for outdoor use. Perhaps if it were under an overhang and not directly exposed to the elements it would "work"
683551
I think the manual says it can be used outside. We have only used ours inside.
260750
It is designed for use in dry areas, and non-enclosed, non-dimmable fixtures. So outdoor use is not recommended.
1475744
I don't think so, but I've never used it outside. I use it for my home photo studio.
2122177
Unit is designed for indoor installation only. In order to use it outdoors you would need to purchase a weather tight cabinet to mount it into to protect the electrical components.
1518378
Yes. It is an outdoor unit and cannot be installed inside due to ventilation requirements.
279993
I believe this is designed for outdoor use although I put mine inside a PVC conduit to be safe.
1061650
No, I wouldn't say it's an outdoor device. But I did seal all the edges with epoxy glue to prevent moisture from getting into it, then mounted it outside under the eave of my roof to watch my driveway.
608681
According to the instructions it is not intended for outdoor use. We purchased it to use in an outdoor pond, and wrapped the controls in a plastic bag to protect from moisture.
219674
No. The unit in my opinion is not durable enough to be left outside. If you brought back in after use u should be ok. I personally have not took it outside.