Can this be used in an outdoor, exposed application?
1365823
I used heat tape to keep the outside faucet from freezing. I did wrap foam pipe insulation around it to keep heat in, but it was not weather tight.
1365824
It will need to be protected from direct sunlight and rain. It's made largely of plastic, which is degraded by the ultraviolet (UV) in sunlight. It's 120V electrical; at least keep the rain off of where it plugs in. Should be OK to get some moisture on it.
2045193
I would not. The base get hot and should have some ventilation. Unless your application is outdoors then it should be ok.
1401841
I don't believe it is for outside use. We've only installed them inside commercial spaces. I would confirm their intended usage via the Elkay website.
964917
Yes, youbcan use this outdoors. Just to help with weather-proofing, I put a small piece of plastic mounted right above the camera "tube".
816543
yes it can be use outdoor. But keep in mind its rust resistance and not rust prove. So, eventually after years of usage it will rust.
2089061
i would imagine in a covered/protected area it would be fine. You might try calling the manufacturer...
378998
I am not sure, but I would not recommend this. The unit, I believe is NOT meant for outdoor use. You need to find a unit specifically made for outdoor exposure.
282234
It could be used outdoors as long as the electrical connections are waterproofed.
1671207
It's not advertised as such, so it probably is not rated for outdoor use. That being said, I will add that the overall quality seems to be very good, and if the connection was suitably waterproofed (plastic and tape at least), I don't believe there would be a problem for short term usage. Since it wasn't designed or built for outdoor use (if it were, you can be sure it would say so!) there is no way to know how long or well it will stand up to extreme temperatures, UV rays, humidity, etc. If I had a reason to I would use mine outdoors, but I would expect it to fail at some point. To be honest, I didn't read the terms of the warranty, so I can't say whether it would be covered if used outside. But they're very reasonably priced, should you need to replace it! I've had excellent results with this company's products; because of that I say go for it!
915983
Could be used outside in sheltered position but recommend treatment to protect hinges/ areas susceptible to corrosion. We mounted ours inside in shared hallways, which avoids any "unwanted" attention. Good luck.
1539686
That is up to you. It is not designed for outdoor use or would be covered under the manufacturer's return policy if used that way
1473088
Yes, it can be placed outdoors. The critical controls are protected by a clear plastic cover. Make sure your power source is fully grounded if you live in a wet environment.
1645061
I wouldn't use this outside, I don't think it wouldn't give off enough heat for outdoor use.
36094
Can be used outdoors, but unit is not waterproof, not to left out or used in wet conditions.
1751020
Most likely yes, as it's original use was for soundproofing outdoor electrical devices and used at construction sites. Although I haven't tested it outside...so you may want to email or contact the manufacture to ask.
1673842
I don't see why not - especially if the area is shielded from direct sun/rain - it's cheap enough - try it!
2111584
I believe that it could be used outdoors, provided it did not get wet, and was in a open ceiling or wall socket, as its not really designed for an enclosed lamp, etc.