Is this hook made to be outside in the elements? Will it rust, will the swivel seize? What about the included screws are they stainless steel?
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It is made to be out on the elementswe drilled into support beams of upper balcony 2x12 green treated but mave have upgraded screwsBeen upne years 110 + texas heat and over 60 freezes this yearKept cloth swing in for winter and took out 2 weeks agohusband and son are engineers and real fussy about safety so I ordered this hook and it is working fine
569516
I can't tell if the screws are stainless, but it is definitely made to be outside. Mine's deme-protected on the front porch, however.
1733982
Yes they can be used for outdoor applications. The screws are not stainless steel but are made out of steel with a coating that I'm certain was made to prevent it from rusting. I've seen them used extensively outdoors and should last several years.
164575
The hooks are made of a very rugged, quality plastic material. The buckles are metal. This is a very good bag. So good that after I used mine for a while, I ordered another one. You will not be disappointed, for I highly recommend this item. Thanks for your question. Tony
115919
I believe the trolley is brass, not iron, so it will likely not "rust", but might get some copper/brass corrosion eventually. However, keep in mind that it is meant for plants, and will therefore come in contact with water. If you're planning to use it outside (I assume for the summer), wipe it down with an oily rag and spray the casters and their posts (which can rust!) with some WD-40 before using it... and again at the end of the season when you bring it back indoors. It should last for years with this simple care... I hope this is helpful.
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I have never run across any stainless steel with one exception noted later that does not eventually rust in an ocean affected climate. We have a beach house on the Oregon coast and only the significantly thick (3/16th inches) deck post anchors show no sign of rust. Stainless deck screws, stainless joist holders, etc. all show signs of rust...The stainless table clips in question are used in Eugene, OR that is a wet climate but no ocean salt. I've have them outside since I purchased them and they show no sign of rust. I am sure beyond doubt that if I had them on the deck of my OR beach house they would show rust. The salt in ocean breezes seems to be able to dissolve anything in time. If you can find plastic spring clips they should do better over time but the springs will rust. Good luck...Frank
164924
I have used it in salt water, and yes it does rust. It also prevents the top part from unscrewing so I have to buy a new one. Not waterproof.
848254
If left in water it will rust away. Almost all hooks are designed like this so they do not permanently hurt fish if swallowed or broken off.
457899
It's made of aluminum and has a plastic cover so it should be fine as long as the screws you use to install it are made for outdoor use.
1417321
I use mine on my travel trailer. It has been outside for a year. There are the startings of rust at some of the bolt connections. I suspect that after a few years in the FL weather I will be buying a new rack...which I am good with.
515099
Ours is going to be kept outside. The only concern I will have is the sun damage to the net material. The frame is aluminum so I am not worried about rust.
254854
No, The mounting bracket and bolt are not corrosion proof and are rusting. I plan to replace them with something out of stainless steel or Aluminum. Its a pretty simple u shaped bracket and easy to fabricate. I've had the light on since May and its in the weather constantly. Still works great and is good quality. No Corrosion yet on the actual light.
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It is up to you. It could be used outdoors as all the components are plastic sheeting held up with plastic zip ties. The ends of the sheeting are held in with galvanized screws so as long as you have a stud or rigid siding you could screw the ends in no problem. The galvanization on the screws should last a reasonable amount of time. If they do rust prematurely, the fasteners are items you could get at a home improvement store for less than $2. I dont know how easy it would be to clean... I'm sure you could just use some soap/cleaner and a garden hose if it got dirty though.
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Hi, Anything made of steel will react to weather if left out in it long enough. We have tried to make this unit as tough as possible with stainless vertical rods, coated bolts, hard plastic washers, galvanized nuts, and powder coated sheet steel and handle assemblies. Still, if left in salt air or humid locations rust will inevitably show up. Thats just the nature of steel. Use lubricant as a coating as much as possible.
908899
The hooks on mine are plastic. It isn't a huge hook, so in the cases of a thick shepherds hook I've made a small loop out of wire and slipped that over the shepherds hook and then hooked the feeder on the wire loop. So far (knock on wood), I haven't had any problem with the hook. The hooks seem plenty strong and haven't gotten brittle in intense sunlight.
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No,The mounting bracket and bolt are not corrosion proof and are rusting. I plan to replace them with something out of stainless steel or Aluminum. Its a pretty simple u shaped bracket and easy to fabricate. I've had the light on since May and its in the weather constantly. Still works great and is good quality. No Corrosion yet on the actual light.
2044547
The hooks are pretty strong and have withstood heavy use. I believe the hooks are held to the cord using tension, so there is very little risk of them snapping off.
1499174
The wicker parts are weather resistant. The bases( I bought the round swivel bases) are coated steel. My husband put them together and said they were rust resistant.