is this rainproof? one reviewer commented keeping it dry??? driveways are located outside. what gives?
355662
I don't know if it is waterproof. I built a little box for it and mounted it on a 4by4 post. It was about 20 feet off the road and when cars would go by it would set the alarm off so I also covered half of the screen with some wood. It works great now.
355663
Sure is, I have mine mounted outside near the driveway. So far it has handle the Alaska weather very well.
355664
It appears to be a solid tight unit. I don't see any area where water could penetrate. Mine has been outside since I purchased it, so it has been through 115 f heat, dust storms and rain storms.... and is still beeping away any time someone enters the covered zone.
355665
It is indeed rainproof. We have our's attached to a tree along the driveway and have had no trouble with the rain.
2089831
Looking at the actual object it does not appear that rain will get in. Mine is on a cargo trailer and living in AZ we have not had any rain yet in the 5 months since installing it.
1010898
Sorry, but I would not purchase this for outdoor use unless it is protected by a covering of some sort. I left mine out in the open and it was damaged after it got wet from the rain.
2139610
My bike is parked on my driveway with a bit of shelter. We have not had a lot of rain yet. There is a vent in the cover which allows moisture out. I have had a very small amount of condensation from putting the cover on when the bike is warm. So far it has been completely dry when I take the cover off. The top part of the cover is rubber lined inside. The bottom can take heat from the engine and exhaust. Not sure if that is waterproof or if it matters.
2151839
Ours is installed in an exposed but covered exterior entrance way where it gets wet from blowing rain and mist. It does not get rained on directly however. Appears to be fine.
185711
It's waterproof, so putting this under the overhang of your garage will work when it rains
269311
The manufacturer claims this is waterproof, but it isn't. I needed a doorbell for my front gate that would be exposed to sun and rain. I went thru 4 different wireless doorbells that claimed to be waterproof. None of them lasted thru a single rainy season. I solved the problem by mounting an electrical box (Bell, non-metalic, 1-gang, weatherproof, #MM420C, $8.44) to the gate, and installing the doorbell inside the box. This model actually got wet (before the electrical box cover), stopped working for a month, and then started working after it dried out. I've had this same doorbell for 2 years now without a problem. The price is great. The range is great. For me, that's 100 feet thru stucco and wood. The Chinese-to-English instructions were crappy, but the installation is simple enough without written instructions. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
548958
I have mine on an open air porch so it gets a little bit of rain on it. I haven't had any issues with rain bothering it. It wouldn't hurt to put a coat of protectant on it if it will be outside though.
1057167
That crossed my mind, and I always make sure rain is not in the forecast when I put it in my window. The item is $30. So I just use my common sense -- it's an electrical appliance, and if it's product description doesn't say it's waterproof, assume it isn't. As to what happens when it gets rained on, I would rather not experiment to find out.
2112891
I use this same item but it's under my carport. I don't think I would want to subject it to heavy rain such as we have here in south Louisiana. Fabricate some sort of rain shield.
2042311
No. It is not waterproof because it has an open grid window to see that the mail is in it. Mine is on a porch so it does stay dry.
1869333
well so far mine has stood up to the rain but don't stick it in a puddle. Mine is attached to the back of my jeep I haven't had any problems and I live in Washington state it rains all the time. I would say water resistant not waterproof. Like stated in the others it doesn't have any waterproofing seals.
1582649
The box says "Weather Resistant". Resistant is better than "Proof". Looks like it can get rained on without issue. I have it on my Busa, but it's under the windscreen and stays dry, but it would be fine in any case except for immersion (the battery compartment is probably the weakest spot in terms of water penetration, or at least it would appear to be so.
1496824
It is definitely not waterproof. I've had it in the rain with no problems. And I believe the manufacturer claims it is water resistant.
1510982
I use them outdoors, but they are not directly exposed to rain. For example, I have one installed under the eves of the roof. Another one in a covered entryway. I don't think they are water proof or water resistant.
72673
IMHO? rain could be ok but it does tend to hold water sometimes around the edges so if you're attentive to keep excess off... My park only allows these otherwise I'd go with something else. Rain, wind & snow can callapse them Easily if you don't take added measures. I live in snow country and had to go out every hour during a heavy storm last winter to clear the roof, those who did not had theirs collapse. It's relatively easy to tear down & rebuild, I don't know about moving it fully assembled. I tweeked the direction of mine a bit while setting it up & it tended to fall apart if I moved it too far from it's original set up. Frankly, if $ were not the issue I'd go elsewhere but I'm preparing for winter 2 with this. Hope that helped.
2161541
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.