Has anyone installed Accupark outside where it is directly exposed to rain, sunlight and snow? I am worried about adhesive's life when setup outside.
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I have doubts this will work. The adhesive likely isn't designed for that, and the ground wouldn't be clean enough or smooth enough for the adhesive to get a good grip. Try a glue type compound instead, like the stuff they use to stick down road reflectors, or road turtles.I use mine inside, on a flat, clean concrete floor, and it works perfectly. I have two, one for each vehicle. My kids kick them and stand on them, and they don't budge.
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Sorry, mine is inside. It gets wet from the car's tires when it is wet outside and it is installed on a cold cement floor. I have had no problems with it and would buy one again. I have heard that using an epoxy outside will work, but I have no experience with it outside.
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Mine is inside but I wash my garage out every week with water and then let it dry...so lots of water around and under it Im sure....still works perfect
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I have mine under an awning, so it gets rained on a little and still works. It's technically outside, but I wouldn't call it waterproof.
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Hello stacer26, Honestly I have not used Gorilla Tape in an outdoor setting where it would be exposed to rain. It is extremely strong tape. Wish I could be of more help. Sincerely, Steve
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I am not sure about current configurations, but, the ones I received did and I would not understand any changes being to their benefit since the adhesive alone is not adequate for outside use. Hope this helps.
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Dear Deatra, short answer yes. I've been using two units outdoors in hail, rain and sun without problems for two years . We don't get snow in Brisbane. The sender part ( the bigger bit) has a rubber seal to keep it water proof. I have found the product excellent. I have one on my sliding gate and a pedestrian gate, as well as on my garage door but its out of the weather. Hope this answers your question. CheersMichael B
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I have not tried to install my unisolar panels yet, However if you sweep off your roof and hose it down.and let it dry I think the adhesive will stick? Consider they designed it to adhere to CDC or plywood type roofing material. Metal roof would be best I'm sure, but it would take a category 5 plus storm or direct tornado hits suction to peel it off? I would add a small flashing around the edges well caulked and screwed with.extra roofing nails or screws. I'm into overkill construction when I can afford it!!! Yes I think the panel will stick and the least you should do is caulk it extra well with the best caulk you can afford so the wind and water can't easily get under it. I hope this helps.... I have not tried to install my unisolar panels yet, However if you sweep off your roof and hose it down.and let it dry I think the adhesive will stick? Consider they designed it to adhere to CDC or plywood type roofing material. Metal roof would be best I'm sure, but it would take a category 5 plus storm or direct tornado hits suction to peel it off? I would add a small flashing around the edges well caulked and screwed with.extra roofing nails or screws. I'm into overkill construction when I can afford it!!! Yes I think the panel will stick and the least you should do is caulk it extra... » Read More I have not tried to install my unisolar panels yet, However if you sweep off your roof and hose it down.and let it dry I think the adhesive will stick? Consider they designed it to adhere to CDC or plywood type roofing material. Metal roof would be best I'm sure, but it would take a category 5 plus storm or direct tornado hits suction to peel it off? I would add a small flashing around the edges well caulked and screwed with.extra roofing nails or screws. I'm into overkill construction when I can afford it!!! Yes I think the panel will stick and the least you should do is caulk it extra well with the best caulk you can afford so the wind and water can't easily get under it. I hope this helps.... « Show Less
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The tape that came with it has been on my plants outdoors (on aluminum holders) in sun and rain, hot and snow for over 10 mo. now and look as good the day I set them out. I did not put anything over the tape, just tape onto aluminum stake.
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ive had mine outside all summer and it has held up I am leaving out for the winter it is nailed to my deck rail I live in ma. so well see what happens!!!
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I used it over driveway paint as a protector,but even though kit comes with anti skid packet its still slippery when wet.with the heavy snow in ny some areas peeled off with paint.
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Sorry we have been out of country for several weeks. I don't know about adhesive. We predrilled holes in strip before going on roof. Worked really well. Strip works!!!!!
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You have to waterproof it when you install it. Your local auto store will have some clear glass silicon that you put on the seams of the unit. Mine has been fine in multiple storms and dirt roads. I definitely do not feel the viewing angle is as wide as it describes. I wish it were wider. You cant see vehicles next to you.
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You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do like ALL the Ecolink units!Good luck to you.Jw You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do... » Read More You probably don't want it in direct contact with rain. The sun will deteriorate the plastic after several years depending on length of time that the unit is exposed to the sun every day. You can use a small amount of silicone around the top and sides of the of the seams OR after installed you could add a small piece of aluminum angle at the top that would attach to the "building" and then the top of the unit like a flashing. The unit is actually well designed and the seams are tight so it MAY even be ok without any issues but I always like to over-engineer thing. I do like ALL the Ecolink units!Good luck to you.Jw « Show Less
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Mine has been fine in heavy rain and snow mounted to the outside of my house with no additional cover. Very happy with the unit.
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I installed mine in April and the parts that were most exposed to the sun disintegrated by October. It also ripped during a storm. This is in Texas where I should have probably gone with just a shade cloth. You could get away with using this on the areas that are not taking a lot of direct sunlight like the side walls. And then put a nicer film over the roof.
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I used the enclosed adhesive and it's held onto the brick very well. My location is out of direct sunlight and any pounding weather, so that may play a factor as to why mine have been fine.
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I have not tried it in the rain, but I would think if you made sure there weren't any opening bubbles around the rim you would be ok. I think your main concern would be the sun dry rotting it and the adhesive leaving a mark. I have pulled it off and put it up 3x's so far.
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Use a regular spray adhesive, I use permatex, comes in a can. And if you really want to be secure, use a weatherstrip adhesive on the outside corners