Can I install this outdoors on the side of the building? There is electricity and water.
80015
The unit is not NEMA rated and the installation instructions state that it is for indoor use only so, no, I would not reoommend this unit be placed outside.
1398454
I have this unit on the outside panel, of course its partially protected by roof overhang. unless you've handle high voltage repairs/installs before I would have an electrician do this! after all, you're not surge protected...
496091
No electricity required. I would imagine it could be installed outside, but I would not unless you could lock access to it.
174401
Yes, you can, we have ours outside in our backyard, all you have to have is access to an electric outlet to plug it in. So far it works great!
1635978
No, this is not for outdoor use, unless you can keep it covered such a way that there is no chance of getting water into it. This is an electrical equipment with electronic circuitry and any water getting in will certainly and immediately damage it.
127634
No electrical device that isn't rated for wet environments should be allowed to get wet. This one in particular is far to expensive to have an "oops!" with. Anyone suggesting you use it where it might get wet should volunteer to cover the nearly $300 that likely would be your loss if it shorted out, or worse the bodily harm that could happen.
798705
First, I would not put this fountain outside, unless it is securely anchored and I mean securely anchored! Second, it must have an electrical outlet for the pump to operate.I have my fountain on my covered apartment balcony where it is protected from the elements especially wind.I am very pleased with the performance of this fountain!
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The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and Mechanical Engineer) The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and... » Read More The 15 ft tethered float switch itself is rated for wet installation, so yes, it can go outdoors. The alarm module will need to be installed indoors or in a weather/wet tight box if you intend to use it outside. If you will use it in that manner be sure the power receptacle is weather protected in the same weather/wet tight box. On a related note make sure the alarm module is located where it can be heard. Mine is in the lowest level of my condo in a room below the stairs, but I can still hear it on the third level when I tested the system. It works quite well. Bill, (end user and Mechanical Engineer) « Show Less
1407575
Yes, our electrician installed an outdoor electric outlet on the base. It wasn't a problem. Plenty of room.
798706
Yes you do. I have mine on a balcony that has an outlet. If you don't plug the fountain in the water won't circulate on the three levels.
1453769
Being mounted outside it should be hard wired through sealtite to a disconnect or switch. Also would require a GFCI at the breaker panel.
271539
No. The inside unit is not built for the outside weather. You need he outside module for that.
266247
I own this unit and bought it as it was listed under INDOOR heaters. I can't imagine it being safe to use outdoors as it's a simple electrical socket.
682605
I sure you can, but I don't think I would risk it. I know that they have a unit designed to bemounted outside and I believe the only differences are the unit is insulated to help ambient moisture to effect the interior electronics, weather protection, and the venting is direct, rather then a B-vent. One thing to keep in mind, a minium water pressure is very important for this unit to operate correctly.
1843415
It is very well built. I think you could use it outdoors in moderate conditions but it's not specifically built for that purpose. In a garage or in a covered electrical outlet i would think would be fine. Somewhere out exposed to rain or snow i would not recommend, but then again i would not recommend any plugged in electrical connections in such environments.
1335744
I would think you can but having a water tight connection is a better way to go in case you need to move the solar panel
1432088
I guess you could use it in any opening to the outside as long as you block off the airflow around it. It's not designed to be used that way though and you might get a buildup of water in the unit if it isn't angled towards the outside.