Can you trust the little round vent to be open and exposed against hard rains? to not get water in the gas?
410897
It seems to work fairly well. You actually have to push the button to release the pressure. I had trouble with the cap leaking when I carried the tank. Had to cut a gasket to put inside the cap with the o-ring. Be careful tightening hose clamp. It splits easily.
589922
Basically the answer is no because there are no seals to prevent water from getting in. It could be considered water resistant if rain is falling down on it with the lid closed, but not if water is sprayed sideways onto it where water can get under the lid.
1617580
I believe that's a vent. I haven't used mine in a few months, but whatever it is, it's covered and weather-proof. We love this tent!
1772720
I own this pump and have it installed in an open unprotected area. The hinged lid has a gasket that helps to keep moisture off of the touch pad. As an added precaution, I bought an oversized rubbermaid type container that I place upside down over the control panel lid to further shield it from rain. I live in Tampa, and we get a lot of rain. So far, no issues......
2015080
Being in San Diego, it's not an issue since we rcvd zero rain the month of January! However, I would not want to get the membrane controls on top wet. The vent is on the side, so no problemo.
602973
if there is wind then yes you will get things wet through the vents but if its just a nice light rain coming down then you will be fine. I Love this but I think its more for keep things shady than for keeping things dry.... because it is very tall - and any side rain/wind will get stuff wet. Hope this helps
1792116
It's used with the existing vent. The existing vent will actually open inside this vent cover. You can leave the vent covers open in the rain with these.
1420131
Drove through a couple of really heavy rains - had no leaking. As for a lock - I don't believe so, unless you lock the zippers together.
2262952
There is a vent on the top of the unit that the instructions implicitly say to not cover, so I'm guessing it would not be a good idea to enclose it entirely.
2026271
I installed this some months ago, I don't recall about the gasket, but I do recall that I was entirely comfortable with the closure mechanism and was not at all concerned about it not being weather proof.
1695951
Yes.......and they let water in onto the grill. I got another cover that didn't have vents! I'll sell you my weber cover.....virtually unused!!!!
2270169
It's rained on me before, but I moved it under cover. It has a pretty low gas usage rate so I imagine it would take a hit in terms of stored heat around the turkey.
2064165
I think what gets most people (and the negative reviews) is the vents in the cover. It does let in water, but considering these grills are bomb proof, I do not think that it hurts them if they get wet. If you go to Home Depot, these grills sit in the rain with no cover and they don't show any problems. Mostly the cover is to keep the debris off as well as keep it out of the sun over the years of ownership. The cover does "feel" like it is constructed well and the price seems justified. Based on Weber's history, I would trust their expertise and not a few negative reviews. I have had the grill and cover for a year and don't have a problem.
249217
Yes. Water pools on the tops of them every time it rains here. They don't make a water-tight seal so if you get a lot of wind with your rain, or you ride your bike underwater, you shouldn't count on a bone dry interior.
503750
I would imagine it depends on what your heating up but think I would always use the lid on and open the vent. As said by others, it would protect against splatter.
2013963
I wouldn't recommend using without running the vent.it's really simple if u are handy
2176012
There are ducts at the top back for a replaceable charcoal filter, so it's not rain proof unless you seal that part.