How durable are the transmitters? Our transmitters would be installed in outside locations with little or no protection.
147105
I have mine protected from rain but no other elements in a carport. It is doing well.
147106
The transmitter is very solid but like another reviewer said that the battery compartment does not have a weather seal. Still though I think it would hold up without any protection because the compartment does close well. I wanted the option of being able to move it if I wanted to so I made a hood out of some scrap wood that I had and attached it inside that. Then I attached that to a piece of a long stake, 3-4 feet, and bungie corded it around a tree. I hooded it so that I wouldn't blow snow into it in the winter. By the way, I thought the mount that it comes with was very good despite what others had said. The transmitter is very solid but like another reviewer said that the battery compartment does not have a weather seal. Still though I think it would hold up without any protection because the compartment does close well. I wanted the option of being able to move it if I wanted to so I made a hood out of some scrap wood that I had and attached it inside that. Then I attached that to a piece of a long stake, 3-4 feet, and bungie corded it around a tree. I hooded it so that I wouldn't blow snow into it in the winter. By the way, I thought the mount that it comes with was very good despite... » Read More The transmitter is very solid but like another reviewer said that the battery compartment does not have a weather seal. Still though I think it would hold up without any protection because the compartment does close well. I wanted the option of being able to move it if I wanted to so I made a hood out of some scrap wood that I had and attached it inside that. Then I attached that to a piece of a long stake, 3-4 feet, and bungie corded it around a tree. I hooded it so that I wouldn't blow snow into it in the winter. By the way, I thought the mount that it comes with was very good despite what others had said. « Show Less
147107
Great mine are outside also. We purchased a small acrylic box at the dollar store. Any size would do. This is one heck of an item for the price. You will not regret purchasing it.I think I misunderstood. The transmitter can not be placed outside. But the sensors can be. I am not sure if the transmitter could withstand the outside without protection. Direction tell u not to put them outside. I am in Fl and the sensors are exposed to the heat, sun, etc. enjoy it
147108
My sensor(transmitter) is located under the eves of the house at the front door. I have had it there one month and it is still working on the first 99 cent battery. But birds land on it(mostly at sundown) an give false signals (it needs occasional cleaning). I would think it is better to shelter the transmitter if possible.
147109
I've only had mine a couple months. They are decent plastic, with screws and adjustable mount. This is Alaska, it was 24 degrees yesterday morning, still working fine on the original batteries.
147110
I must say they don't look very robust. Mine however is totally exposed nearly 150 yds from my house, on the side of a tree. It has seen plenty of rain but only temps from about 45F - 100F. To date working great other than occassional false alarm when the sun hits it just right. No freezing temps yet, but soon to come.
147111
We will see how durable they are after this winter of wind, snow and sleet. A smart move is to waterproof tape the seams of the sensor so no moisture can invade the interior. Use the best 9 volt battery you can get, the longer the distance, the faster they expire.The transmitter is not made to go outside, but you can try to water proof it and its adaptor.
867157
I've used mine outside for a year with no problem, and they're not even in an enclosure. They've worked beautifully, and we've had a tropical storm and a 5-inch rainstorm recently.
1433058
I have them underneath the eaves of my roof so they're partially sheltered. My guess that they would be OK with no protection from the weather. My only concern would be water getting into the battery compartment. Some type of protective weatherproof tape over the opening would work.
729688
In my experience they are pretty durable I had one for about two years before I had to replace it, it was well used. With that one the buzzer didn't break there was something bad in the main unit. One nice thing is the buzzers are interchangeable, so if you have a spare backup, you will have seven extra buzzers you can switch in.
767931
Well... you CAN install them outside, they are not however waterproof nor outdoor rated from what I have seen. The wire connections would most likely develop corrosion over time, and eventually compromise the quality. I can say that these speakers are amazing, and I cannot fathom how that are at the price point they are. I would say that if you are looking at an area under an over hang, where they would not be in direct contact with the elements that you could seal them fairly well to extend their life... and they're cheap enough that it wouldn't break the bank to replace them.
1761175
I have these installed in a motorhome. I dont use them a lot but after a year they work fine. I dont know how well they would hold up being outside with the humidity.
1588114
You can drive over them without damage initially. I would not recommend it on a constant basis. These are plastic and would crack and be destroyed if runover repeatedly.
1655242
it all depends, they seem quite durable...I have a few lining a driveway, but can't say i've driven over them.
918099
We use them for exterior with no problems. They are somewhat protected by our carport but are holding up fine
1376599
While the product is sold as a "door bell" which implies an outside location, I would say, it is not completely sealed from water/weather. It is in two parts. A base, which contains the transmitter and batteries and is affixed to the structure and a cover, which snaps over the base and contains the button. While I suspect it can withstand some rain delivered by wind, I feel it should be placed in a somewhat protected location. I hope this is helpful.
1060855
I have mine on a tree at the end of the drive. I think if it's covered, you will have a weak signal or none at all
941598
I would call them "water resistant", not proof. They have a rubber seal inside a groove that protects the battery compartment. That said, I hang them somewhere under an eve, mostly to keep them out of direct sunlight. If the units sit in the sun, you get temperature readings that are too high. As far as rain and heavy weather, I live in the tropical rainforest part of Oregon and I've never had any trouble with the sensors going bad. Getting them to stay connected to the base can be a challenge though. Always use lithium ion batteries, or you'll regret it.
1060853
On the sensors I've put in the ground they seem to work fine in the snow. The transmitting part of the unit is mounted above ground, like on a fence post. On my personal ones (I use two) the sensors are mounted on the fences down low while the transmitters are mounted high. You can always adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. Highly recommended system.... especially if 911 is an hour away!
541176
Yup. They will hold up just fine. I've drop mine a few times while out in the brush. No problems at all.
1364609
This transmitter is not water proof. You would have to cover it or put it in a container. PetSafe has a water proof transmitter, it looks like a rock. I have it and it works great.
680102
Yes, I've used them out side for years. They will rust without protection( I haven't protected them) but still last for years.
785073
I have not had any issues at all and they have sat outside since I installed them last spring. One is even cracked from me hitting it with a log and it works fine even in rain and snow.