What will keep you from twirling round & round. I want it to face OUT from my back porch patio but I fear it may spin and not stay looking "outbound"
68620
As long as you aren't hanging it on a "spinner" hanger it won't spin! The hangers all have a stable hook/ring that don't spin.
1800629
I have a medium sized Crystal Wind Spinner hanging on it outside. It has worked just fine for several months in the heat of the desert and thru a few rain storms. I would not hang anything very heavy on it since it would probably over stress the motor.
1787006
Hi we live in Portland Tx, Spring and Summer can be very windy here, 3 corners are anchored to the house and one on Post cemented and then anchor to a tree otherwise the post will bend, hardware used ( steel cable, turnbuckles, anchor mounts) bought at lowes... Haven"t had any issues so far, great shade cover.
45999
Put the batttery wind spinner under your porch and out of direct contact of the outdoor elements
1868617
Swings and stays open, BUT DOES NOT LAY FLAT! MORE THAN 90 DEGREES! BUT LESS THAN 180 DEGREES. Sorry
1943772
Actually I don't keep it from rotating. In fact at times I find it useful when I'm trying to get really close at an angle to an obstruction (like a wall). I rotate it where I want it and hold it out of the way with my finger.
117619
There is an optional little plastic stop that goes on the top and bottom. This is designed to limit the direction but if you don't put it in, it can swing freely in both directions. The only thing you'd have to be aware of is additional door trim that might get in the way.
783365
If it is battery operated, all you have to do is reverse the batteries and it will spin the other direction. It's a hassle but it is a solution.
1545149
Do you have a high gate or fence in your yard? If so, then yes it will stay in place. We ordered 2 palettes and they seemed to have stayed in place rain or wind . Your trampoline flew across? That's crazy! Well at least this is rubber, even if it flew across but it shouldn't . I feel like when it's clumped together in one place, nothing will fly away in the wind
1406258
I fly mine outside all the time with no trouble. A breeze just makes it more fun to fly, though I've never flown it in strong winds. By all means take it outdoors.
188643
I have not had mine move in high winds but you could also put a landscape fabric staple over the power lead where it leaves the fixture to make sure it does not move anywhere.
394872
It gets pretty windy here in Texas too. Since the shade rolls up I don't use it when we have high winds or high wind gusts. Also, I currently do not have the bottom of the shade tied down which allows it to be rolled up easily. If I were to use the shade in a windy situation I would either weight the shade down or tie it down. It is possible to do this to the shade either by tying something on to each end or to permanently securing it to something. However, if you're not using the shade in the windy situation just roll it up and it will be fine.I hope this helps.
441726
I have mine stationary in the house so can not really say. However, it can slide rearward with a quick pull and relock to stabilize more during travel.
1013324
i ran into the same problem, i put a pair of twizers inbetween to hold it in place and then i move themwhen i need the other side i love the light just the movement will make you crazy!!!!
400016
Suggest putting the room on inside out, so that the flaps roll up on the outside. That way when it rains, it will not come in to your patio room. Also, use the awning straps. It will help in the strong winds.
1200026
I haven't had this particular issue, but I am very careful about not using it in windy conditions. My deck is off the back of a bi-level house, which puts the umbrella at a good height to even catch slight breezes. However, I can say that it does not spin by hand if I use the tightening knob.
1672175
I have it outside under my patio, problem it will only stay on for a while, once it gets hot it will kick off and once it cools down enough you will have to back and click it back on. I had mine for about two months and it stop working.