I want to install these in a boat....is the switch waterproof or can you provide a waterproof cover
368172
The switch is not waterproof. I guess you could try to find a waterproofing cover or improvise with a flexible membrane. Make sure the heater elements (and all connectors) are protected from the moisture as well.
368173
If you had a waterproof switch I don't see why you couldn't install in a boat.
367009
I don't think this was designed for outside/boat conditions... they ask you to plug it into your cigarette lighter and place it on your dash... water would ruin it, hope this helps, Roosevelt C.
1627262
I would call it weather resistant. There are three side plates that just slide in so that it is your choice which side your cables enter. You could use a thin bead of silicone when installing those as well as the back plate after installing your cables. As long as you have your cables exit the bottom and then fill the area around the cable entry point with silicone I would be comfortable with it being exposed but I am no engineer or attorney on liability. I received no gasket mentioned in other answer unless they were referring to the internal shaft of the switch. The case had none.
183052
not a switch it's to remount the housing to base when changing battreies. light is not waterproof. i have to empty out water if it gets wet.
2192954
It is designed to be weather resistant. The switches are covered by a plastic membrane and it has robust ground fault protection. As a precaution we cover it when not in use with a contractor's trash bag secure at the bottom with a bungee cord.
285331
Yes it needs a switch, it just comes with pig tail wire leads. The switch you connect depends on what you want to do and fitment to your boat. A float switch in the bilge will turn it on when ever the bilge fills until it pumps out enough water assuming your batteries are supplying power to the switch - good if your boat is parked in a marina with power overnight. A manual switch will only run the pump when you switch it on, this also allows you to let the motor with no water present and run the bilge dry which isn't great for it - and you could also kill your battery if you let it run for days on end with no aux power connected. The switch should be rated for 18-24V and be fuse protected. 15A is probably more than enough.
816580
I would say that it is very water resistant - not water proof. I use my ATV to plow snow in my subdivision. The switch (which is mounted just below the handle bars and above the head lights), ATV and I get very wet from the snow that flies over the top of the snow blade. I have been removing snow using this switch for three seasons with no problems.
1109691
I'm a diver. This is NOT a dive light. Might survive a quick drop in a puddle, but no way I would take it diving. My interpretation of the description is that the SWITCH is waterproof. The light does not appear sealed enough to be waterproof.
1742634
I would not think this is waterproof. It can probably handle a little mist. I have one on a batterybox i built. The switch is as solid as any type of switch this size is. It doesn't feel like it would take a hard blow and stay intact.
516189
Waterproof is such a powerful word. I'd stick with resistant. The port covers really don't have gaskets and such to really be waterproof.
973311
There's no cover, its a circuit board set into a plastic mounting tray, with a rubbery substance covering the components (what's referred to here as potting).So to contradict myself, if you consider the potting a cover, you got it. I believe in this usage (wet location) it serves to protect the circuit from water.
1228073
We have no waterproofing issues with these lights and ours are completely outdoors. We are at 190 feet on one plug. Hope that's helpful.
1308555
It is not waterproof, no "O" rings to seal working parts. Will resist moderate drizzle/rain, or at least mine has so far. Light is really bright for such a small unit. I suggest you invest in Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. I know they are expensive, but they last a really long time in this unit. I got rid of the head band and used nylon cable ties to secure it to my safety vest.
316848
Although it says outdoor, I take that to mean wider temperature and humidity range. I put my switch under my deck protected from rain or water. If you take a look at the switch, it has no rubber gasket sealings or covers so I would not assume to allow any water near those plugs IMHO.
1148814
They are self contained and should have no problem on a boat. Unit is sealed. Read q/a on this b4 and others state it is water tight. Good luck.
1035876
Just installed one on my boat, and the switch only lights when in the ON position.
1103883
The switch is not wet location rated, but it can be used with a weatherproof box and cover. The switch may fail prematurely if you're in a humid area.