I'm in Nevada so plenty of sun. Has anyone tried using this in indirect sun(under carport)?
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It works fine as long as there is any daylight. Nut I got this one and I needed the next size up to keep ahead of the battery. So get the next larger size up. it works much better.
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No, but be aware that to work, the unit requires that the car's cigar lighter, is independent of the ignition.On many cars the cigar lighter only functions when the ignition is switched on.
1261244
I live in Oklahoma where it is very hot and mine is doing very well. I do keep it in the shade. I was told not to let it be in the sun.
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I keep mine OFF of the day/night auto adjust and keep it at 100% bright. Also I put a hood on it and that helps. Other than that, the sun will always win.
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A couple days ago I threw it in my dads stinky car to see if it worked but I haven't noticed much of a difference yet. I live in Florida and the car sits outside in the sun all day. I think if u just stick it under the seat for a month then when it needs to recharge u can move it into direct sunlight. But like I said I haven't noticed a huge difference yet
156883
Yes! I have it sitting in my office and it works great under the office lighting. It's not near the sun at all. I love it.
2205524
I used it in bright sun light with distances under 20 m and have no problem.
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I mounted it on a tractor almost a year ago. Lots of vibration, and out in the weather. It still works fine, though it is very susceptible to sun glare. Try to mount it so that it points down. Otherwise, excellent unit for the price.
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We have them mounted where they only get indirect sun light and have had no problem with them other than filling with rain water.
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The solar panel works well but only with direct exposure. You would have to clean the panel every so often to remove accumulated dust. Once installed, I would create a moisture barrier from your local hardware store since the rubber is not a waterproof fit. Although it will ventilate it just doesn't have the capacity to keep a med-suv car cool in the summer heat.
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You, probably, should never leave it on direct sunlight, especially in parking mode. Just disconnect and hide it - it will be much safer.
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NO, do not use this in parking lot heads or even in globes or acorn style fixtures!!! The fixture runs too hot and needs to cool, enclosing the bulb will cause it to burn up. I have had this happen and highly advise you do not use it in this application.
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Yes it can. I am using mine on my carport and it is partially exposed to the elements.
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i have never tried to. i used it all the way from michigan to florida over a two day period and driving south i had the sun on the passenger side and unable to view screens until i bought this product which worked perfectly.
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I live in Thailand. No problem at all when leave it in the car with direct sun
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Sunlight is very bright, so I think it will not work outdoors unless you use it at dusk.
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Well I don't know if in Arizona the Sun is stronger than here in Puerto Rico but let me tell you it is quite Hot, I get to work at 1:00 pm and my Car is at the Sun every day with the Sunshade on until 6:30 pm in the evening for 3 weeks now, still in perfect shape, Did I Answer your Question? I hope so.
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I just put mine directly to a solar panel and off it went. When the sun went down it shut off. Loud though.