For outside installs: Waterproof is great ... what about exposure to UV? Does UV exposure breakdown the LED substrate?
801508
I've had other Chinese manufactured LED strips on my truck in west TX for over 6-8 months now without any issues. This brand would have been mounted on my RV for the same amount of time if it were not for the inferior 3M (not) backing... it fell off within 30 minutes... the adhesive stuck to the RV and peeled off the light strip. As for the substrate... I imagine its about the same as any other Chinese made LED strip.
351944
We've had our Phillips LED light hanging out in Colorado weather for over a year. The light performs flawlessly in rain, ice and snow. Our son has had the same model in an exterior security light for a few years with no problems. I think the LED bulbs will perform for several more years.
1007953
I do buy a lot of led lights , if it says not water resistant or waterproof if the strip does not have a epoxy finish on it then it's probably not waterproof .
1916017
Yes, as long as the diodes are not directly open the rain of water from above. Water from below (such as rain on wood or other support that the LED lights are mounted on) does not com into contact with the base connectors at the bottom of the LED "Bulb".
850499
The light is water-resistant. I have ridden in light rainstorms and it performed well. The usb cover at the bottom and the on/off button are both rubber plugs and could be prone to water seeping in if they somehow become mis-inserted or dislodged, which has happened to me. Luckily not during a rain storm.
875537
Outdoor speakers are weather resistant. NOT waterproof. They must be installed in an area that is protected from falling water. UV rays from the Sun will destroy anything it touches over time. Morning dew will not bother them. Occasional water will not harm them. But direct rain will undoubtedly harm any speakers. "Marine Grade" speakers are as close to waterproof as they come. "Marine Grade" speakers will resist a salt water environment. But even they must be rinsed off after a day at sea. My advice is that you find a place where your speakers will be protected from the rain & sun. Moisture & heat will not harm them. But direct water & direct sun will destroy anything. I live in Florida. I understand this better than anyone. Products which were advertised as indestructible, water proof, sun proof etc don't survive here in Florida. Again. Put these under an eve, overhang or other protection. Otherwise you will replace them in a couple of years.
988904
While it appears to be completely sealed and weather resistant, I believe I read in the accompanying literature that it is not officially rated for exterior applications. I would trust using it in under a soffit if it did not rain directly on the light.
1163747
The led lights are water proof but you should insulate the a/c power supply by placing it in a water free area.
1585595
We did not submerge the LED light in water and actually have it sit on a piece of glass between the tank and the tank hood. Looking at the LED light fixture I'm not so sure I'd trust it to be submerged in water as there is some weakness in its assembly that would allow water to penetrate the fixture. We have had ours continuous day to day operation for over a year now without issue.
1257795
Yes it is waterproof and weather proof. However it is certainly not bright. The 28 LED advertised is somewhat misleading. It is like holding a candle in a large forest.
15367
It would be better to use a LED with an IP44 rating than these IP30 rated LEDs. Otherwise it should say suitable for wet locations.
370752
I believe so, as long as you have 12-volt power available. I don't see anything about "weatherproofness" so I would protect it from rain. You might try a search on "outdoor led dimmer". You would need to determine how many LED's this can handle vs how many you have. This other Amazon site LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip has 19 other reviews worth looking at. I've had these in my RV for a while now and still really like them. I believe so, as long as you have 12-volt power available. I don't see anything about "weatherproofness" so I would protect it from rain. You might try a search on "outdoor led dimmer". You would need to determine how many LED's this can handle vs how many you have. This other Amazon site LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip has 19 other reviews worth looking at. I've had these in my RV... » Read More I believe so, as long as you have 12-volt power available. I don't see anything about "weatherproofness" so I would protect it from rain. You might try a search on "outdoor led dimmer". You would need to determine how many LED's this can handle vs how many you have. This other Amazon site LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip has 19 other reviews worth looking at. I've had these in my RV for a while now and still really like them. « Show Less
1893637
Don't think it's because your using outdoors, it's labeled for indoor or out door use. I use two of them in my outdoor security lights, and have not had any problems. My lights are protected by the roof overhang, but even if they weren't the fixture is sealed well enough to keep the weather out. it sound like others have mentioned, a loose bulb, or a loose electrical wire connection
1116822
the cover is not water tight. Its not a sealed unit. Nice lightsecond thoughtthe leds are nicely sealed. the case around it isnt.
569972
I don't believe the IR receiver is waterproof. It has ventilation gaps in the receiver that lead to the circuitry, which would probably be damaged with water. I also think it is more appropriate to call the LED strip weatherproof rather than water proof. You could probably submerge portions of the strip into water without doing any damage, but if you were to submerge the whole thing it would short out at the terminals on the ends.
485933
I have used led, but it doesn't last as long as uv....best to use uv I think
895391
it is waterproof as I am using it. It inserts (sits flush) in the socket intended for it. The rubber seal that surrounds the light is very snug. when I pulled out the old light fixture to replace it with the new one, there was no evidence of water leaks. I am using it on a horse trailer as the brake light.