Can this be put outside? It is hotter outside (Florida) than inside. What if some sun hits it, but not a lot will it affect the test?
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I don't sunlight should hit the test kit. You may want to make some shade for it if your outside temps can mimic an incubator. I found the tester to be more accurate after 48 hours if temps cant stay at specks
631730
Sunlight, humidity and heat seem to have no effect on it. I placed it around an exterior door that gets full afternoon sun and had no problems. No melting off the door or anything. Rain does nothing to it. It doesn't get very cold here, though, so if you have temperatures below 15* you should get another opinion too. We rarely drop below 30*, and VERY rarely get down to 15*. We often have temps in the 90*s, though.
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So far the strip has performed well. It is barely detectable. I live in Maryland and it certainly does not get as hot here. We are in the high 90's today. My car is parked mostly inside, so it is rarely exposed to longterm heat. For the few times that it has been exposed to sun and heat, I have not noticed any problems.
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Melony, I have used it outside at a dog show. However, the product was in the shade and in a crate with a plastic floor. It remained fairly cool for my dog. I would not recommend leaving the mat in the sun or on warm ground. Same goes for leaving the mat in a hot car. I use the mat in the car with the air conditioning on and remove it when the car is parked/in the garage. It's just too hot in the desert southwest for the mat to remain cool even in a garage. Hope this helps.
791837
also, you would need to provide shade if being used outside in warm weather on a very temporary basis. It is normally meant for indoor use.
449727
Sure - as long as you have sunlight it will come on. You can use it with OR without the thermometer. If you use it with the thermometer, it will only come on at 85 degrees or higher AND with sunshine. If you don't, it will come on whenever you have sun on it.
1654736
we have it over our backyard, which has cement flooring. For the summer, it really helps our backyard remain notably cooler, because the sun does not hit on the cement to directly. 50 percent?
2145897
My first response would be yes but always be sure that it doesn't get too warm. The heat may even irritate the area.
1231915
Well, I live in Florida and without the second shade pulled up yes, less if the second shade is snapped up. My daughter and I have clicked many miles using it. In the dead of Sumner, however, nothing will help keep them cool though. ;-)
1063564
We live in Florida and use it inside not outside. I think you could, would you want to bring it in if it was gonna rain.
300499
It says to use it in a " covered location" it can be a damp location, but it's rated indoor and outdoor
766166
I live in FL and it's just as hot here! In the summer, If I'm going to park in the sun all day, I just remove the suction cup holder and place it in the tray out of the sun. It's always on when I'm driving though and it's never fallen off after a 8 hour drive.
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I bought this as a gift as I received a similar one as one. For mine, the outside sensor should be sheltered from direct sunlight as you want the temperature to reflect "in the shade." How you could do this without "getting rained on" is beyond me. Mine is under an eve. If you have no eve access, I suggest you improvise a simple one. make sure there's enough circulation room as to not trap heat and damage the sensor or at least cause it to give invalid readings. Good luck...
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I live in Tampa, FL and I'm thinking of planting this around the pool decking. Has anyone had any trouble with the heat in Tampa? It will be in full sun.
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It says to either apply in the shade or in an enclosed area. I applied it outside on an over cast day. An hour after I applied it the Sun came out. Two hours after that it rained. The application survived and I haven't had any problems even though my conditions were not advisable.
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I live in Florida and am outside a lot. I have not had any problems with this. Of course when you first apply the tan you have the guide color and its recommended that you dont sweat when you first apply it. I would wait until you wash off the guide color to be safe.
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Yes, it is fine outdoors. I live in MD. and I have this on my outside garage door. It has rained, been freezing cold, and burning hot. It still lights and works just fine.