Will this work outdoors on a gate? Is there any way to 'water proof' the sensor?
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Yes, I have had mine outside for several months on uncovered doors of a pool enclosure. So far so good. Attach the base. Add the top and then silicone all around the outside. Check connection to magnet. Don't worry about waterproofing the magnet side. Check the silicone from time to time and redo when you change the battery.
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I ran a thin bead of grease along the edges of the sensor component (the magnet side has no electronics to worry about) and riveted the assembly to an outdoor gate in Michigan. It's currently well below zero and everything works like it should. The Aeon Labs multisensor doesn't handle sub zero weather readouts very well, but the contact sensor just keeps on doing it's thing.
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I wouldn't personally use it out in weather! You may find a way to cover it or modify installation, but this is an indoor product.
946180
I have all my sensors inside barns that are 200ft. from my house and it has worked well. Don't know how they would do if they were outside in the weather.
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A one-inch hole would be plenty. If you would prefer a smaller hole, how about: 1) Clip the cable so that the sensor plate is no longer attached. 2) There are two wires in the cable; clip one of the two wires 1/4" shorter than the other. 3) Strip off some insulation from each of the two wires. Be sure not to strip so much off the longer wire that the shorter wire can touch the longer wire's bare metal, and thus sound a false alarm. Once you've done that, you could probably shove the wire through a very tiny hole and it would still do a fine job of detecting water.
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I see NO way it could be water proof.(Resistant.?) as for a Boat, where I am, I barely get any signal, on water ,doubtful.
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I can't verify if it's waterproof, but definitely designed for outdoor use! I have had it hanging from a rear garage exterior door for a couple of years with no problems. The keys are dry and the lock mechanism has always opened with ease every time.
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This is a wooden gate that is not finished.I would suggest either staining it or putting a coat of Thompson seal on it to keep it from absorbing rain.Otherwise it should be fine.
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Tough question. As you are aware, it depends on the weight. The weight depends on how much wood is in the gate.The wood would also get heavier when wet which may require an adjustment of the sensitivity control.
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I have it outside my front door - in the weather and it seems to be working fine. Therefore, it appears to be water proof
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Hi, Joe, Thanks for your inquiry on the products. This lock is designed for front door or interior doors, not for exterior gate . The exterior part of the lock is water resistant , but inside it off the lock is not water resistant at all . LuminAir Products / KeylessPro team
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Yes; It is weather resistiant, it is like most universal boor bell alarms it is not 100 % water proof. I built a little box made out of PVC board for the back top and bottom and sides overhanging over the top of the remote control. It has been working fine.
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The level switch is water proof but the control unit has holes for cooling and an opening for the alarm so if it was mounted in the weather it would fail.
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I've been using mine outside since September 2013. I use it to keep a wood fence gate locked. I have not unlocked it once or removed it since that time. I live in Minnesota so it has been exposed to all the elements. There is some slight rust in two spots. I would still recommend this for outdoor use. If I had the ability to post a picture here in my response I would. I will complete a review of this lock and add the picture there.
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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
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I don't think it's designed for outdoor use, if you are using a totally waterproof outlet cover it would probably work OK.
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I dont recomend to use outdoor. It is an eletronic lock and it isnt waterproof.
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I have it setup with a remote sensor in a rented apartment and it has worked perfect. An outdoor or remote sensor should work the same
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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)