Are these LED lights waterproof? It claims they are in the description but the reviews claim they are not. Can they handle very cold wet weather?
787447
Not out of the box. If you seal them better with some silicon caulking or something then quite possibly.
787448
Cold weather yes, water proof not sure, I mounted mine on the inside of vehicle.
787449
I live in upstate New York I've had these lights in my Grill for about 6 months without a problem I get a lot of snow and rain they work without a problem
787450
For the price you can't beat them mine have lasted 2 years of snow plowing so they hold up not bad. It's all about cutting the cheap connectors off and soldering the wires together and shrink tube the joint. Make it water proof . The lights are sealed so that won't be your weather problem, definitely the connectors
787451
They work great but are not waterproof connections. I suggest silicone all connections and heat shrink all connections you make to extend wires.
2023189
Yes, they are waterproof. It's one of their bigger selling points, and it states it on the box. We've had a few downpours and 2 snowfalls, and they still work great (they're out in the open, not under any kind of shelter)!
1260391
Only if the deck is 100% water proof. These lights can not come in contact with water.
1353227
They do not appear to be rated for outdoor use. However, I am successfully using two other LED bulbs in outdoor locations that are not rated for outdoors either. Neither bulb is directly exposed to rain, and both face downward. One is underneath a large soffit area, and one is installed in a "barn light" type hooded fixture. Hope this helps!
1773783
I purchased these to be used for normal lighting (i.e. ceiling lighting). I have never used them under water. Given the how these are made, I really doubt that they are made to be used under water. I would be careful.
34999
They are not waterproof. I have seen videos of them crashing into puddles, and creaks and still working but not completely submerged. I myself fly mine over the water alot, chasing my boat, and I assume if its lands in the river its a DONE. i use a timer to make sure i get it back to me before battery dies.
66599
I doubt they would last in the weather. And the adhesive isn't all that strong. Rope lights are designed for outdoors
2227058
These lights are NOT waterproof. If you're going to use them outside, they can't be anywhere that they might actually get really wet. Particularly not somewhere that water might run down in from the 'back' side.
1437897
I do not know but the ones in the picture and description are not the lights that I recieved. The description says they are waterproof but the ones I was shipped are not.
507003
i have been using several of the Philips led bulbs above and have had good luck with them. They are rated 'wet location' but some led flood outdoor lamps are rated 'damp location' which is not as high a rating for outdoor use with the possibility of direct rain.
479929
No. It is not waterproof. There are open plug ports and configuration switches on the back of the lights.
1628511
LED's work as well in cold weather as in warm weather. Fluorescents get weak kneed.
2218483
I used them as dome lights but I am sure as long as you Dont submerse them in water they should be good. Tiny amounts of moisture won't short or damage them. And they a SMD LEDs so you can always dry them without damaging them.
785071
The lamps are sealed and should provide wet-weather operation with no problems. If mounted on a boat trailed, they should be ok as long as they are not submerged for a prolong period.
316963
I regards to them being waterproof, I have had no issue. I live in Ohio and mine have been through snow and plenty of rain. I've had no issues with this product. Just be sure to order an extention for your rear strip or its not going to reach.( No matter what you drive!)
433136
They are waterproof from rain that you might encounter on the trail, but haven't tried to soak them in water. Like I said in my post, they might not be the best lights in the market, but they are a great BANG-for-the-BUCS ($$) kinda lights. Have worked perfect for my needs.
260749
I'm sorry I can't say what the temperature rating is. But I can say I am using a few in a cold envirnoment and they have been fine. I have a smaller 4w LED in a an outdoor lamp on the side of the garage. Here in N. Illinois we have had about 20 nights near or below 0 and the bulb works fine. I know most cfl's cant handle extreme cold, never heard about LED's. good question.