Is there a cover I can buy to cover the box that supplies the power? I don't want the wires exposed to the rain
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This light is an outdoor, waterproof model. Your electrical box should also be rated outdoor; available at Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
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This is a waterproof floodlight and does not require a cover. It is suitable for installation outdoors.
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Hi Mark, thank you for your interest in Defender. It is recommended that you protect your cable connections from the elements by running them in conduit. We have had several customers in the past wrap the connections with electrical tape to protect them.
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The instructions in the box contains all the details. IIRC, it requires a NEMA 650 outlet with an outdoor cover (if installing outside).
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You will have to purchase a receptacle separately from the plastic cover. Only the weather cover is provided. The install is easy once you have wired and firmly secured the electrical receptacle. Again, no electric receptacle is provided with the cover. Good luck with it!
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I use a rain cover for mine. It can only take a minimal amount of rain (i.e. small drizzle).
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I would cover them either way. It is electrical and water does not help, and they are not advertised as waterproof.
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Yes, if using outdoor, please use an extension cord with GFCI circuit protector, which is available in your local Home Depot or Ace Hardware Store.
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Yes, it has a weather proof box, so you can safely put it outside nest to your meter. This will also save wire.
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I don't believe so. The connections for the wires are not protected from the elements. There's no evident attempt to 'waterproof' it. Great unit in covered area.
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As long as its a continuous wire no breaks and you have the power box dry I would imagine it would be just fine. We just put ours in in sw washington and it rains alot in the winter. Havent had any issues yet. Hope that helps
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I did not get a cover. It has a drain plug so we empty it after each use. Keeps it from getting scummy. (The cover would probably blow away in our yard anyway. We get a lot of wind. )
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Are you looking for a cover to place over it for storage, or a cover to keep it out of the elements so you can use it outside during nasty weather? There is a thing called a GenTent that supposedly allows you to use it during a storm. I debated getting one of the GenTents but didn't because we have decided to get rid of our Generac GP5939. (I was never comfortable with the GP5939, and we ended up having a whole-house 20kw automatic generator installed a couple of months ago). But here is the Amazon link for the GenTent information in case you want to look into it: http://www.amazon.com/GenTent-weather-safety-portable-generators/dp/B0088EVIR4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382283399&sr=8-1&keywords=gentent
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There are low voltage boxes that can be installed fairly easily. Search low voltage mounting brackets or box and you'll find what you need.
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Our outdoor plugins have a flip up cover so it doesn't look like a outlet. All ours are pretty low to the ground so we used a really long outdoor extension cord to ours by our front door.
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Would be better and safer to put an outside waterproof outlet and plug it in. Would not trust Rain Bird honoring warranty by cutting the chord...
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The enclosure is not weather rated.You would normally install it at the circuit breaker panel which is probably indoors..
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I don't believe that it would charge to well if it was raining (no sun). The electronics are mounted underneath the panels, should be protected.