Can this item be left outside? Or stored outside in the elements? I would like to use it to power my bird bath heater. Thank you.
1428825
I have never stored or left mine outside. It is very well made, very well insulated, and doesn't get stiff or crack when laying in the snow and very cold weather!!! You would have to seal plug connections, but in my opinion, it should serve your purpose!!!
1428826
mine is covered with snow all winter for my chicken cope, it is a great all weather cord.
1428827
See my positive answer at the last comment about the chicken coop. YES it stays very flexible under all weather conditions.
1428828
Mine is outside all winter long to keep my water troughs from freezing. No problem so far.
1428829
I think you would be OK. I keep mine in the garage and the temperature there is often in the low thirties but doe not freeze. I use to power my snow blower and it works great, never get hard or become difficult to wind up after use. You could probably ask the manufacturer and see what they say.
266247
I own this unit and bought it as it was listed under INDOOR heaters. I can't imagine it being safe to use outdoors as it's a simple electrical socket.
625357
I definitely wouldn't consider using this outside because it's not sealed against water damage, and in high temperature could cause the batteries inside to explode.
1983710
I would not recommend keeping them outside. I have used mine outdoors and brought them back in when finished, but I don't think it would hold up if permanently left outside.
175288
I leave my bowl plugged in 24/7 outside but it is on a covered patio. I think you could leave it plugged in outside with no protection as long as the electrical outlet it's plugged in is not exposed to water. I am very pleased with this bowl as water never freezes now. Hope this helps.
1260962
I assume that would be ok, just keep it out of the weather. I leave mine plugged in for long periods of time, but mine is indoors.
1864490
its not weather proof because the bottom is chrome and it would discolor... you could put it outside for normal weather as it can be charged up and then unplugged.
1375152
I wouldn't recommend keeping one plugged in any longer than it needs to dry out. It does get warm and over time it might ruin the heating element; assuming there is one. But probably the bigger issue would be the wasted electricity. I hope this helps.
1700862
Sure, just leave the hot disconnected or off. I have mine in an outdoor kitchen
571014
Mine is plugged in 24 - 7, but as far as leaving it plugged outside with no protection from the elements I probably wouldn't do that. I have mine inside a pole barn and I don't remember getting any paper work either. You'll want to check the water level daily, cause the water level seems to evaporate.
1118060
I wouldn't leave it outside. We bought this for my grandson (who loves it by the way) & while it does get used outside on nice days, it's not left outside due to the fact that the material its made from is not really conducive to the outdoor elements.
2038839
Definitely!!!! I would not leave it out in bad weather just in case but mine works great outside!!!!!
1363239
Bob, I think any electrical component with the contacts exposed to the weather would not be suitable to be used outside. You would have to use parts specially designed for outside use.
1351288
I personally would not use this outside, even though it has a cover on the wiring it is NOT a water tight compartment. You might be able to get away with a lot of silicone. I wouldn't risk it.
238127
We installed this item in our outdoor shower last summer. It went through one of the most severe winters in recent memory last winter (we had left it outside with the shower and merely wrapped it tightly) and worked fine when we fired it up early this summer.
2154338
I would not recommend it for outside use, its for indoor items that you constantly have to plugin and unplug, like cell phones, coffee makers, things like that. Outside have ground fault, if it gets wet if trips the fault. This item is not made for being exposed to the elements as far as I can see.
295544
If by that you mean "is it water proof", almost nothing electrical that isn't sealed is safe for outdoor use. On the other hand it is ruggedly built with an on-off switch to turn on-off electrical power. But I wouldn't leave it outside in the rain.