is the plug in outlet on the bottom weather protected?
1243984
It stays dry. Mine has been exposed to elements and rain since I've had it. I've been through many different ones and this is by far the best.
1725121
Yes, if you can put it in some housing to protected against the weather. Also, the receptacle in the separate box is weather protected, but the connection between the two has to be weather appropriate. In addition the control box has to be connected to the main electrical panel. So, maybe the male receptacle in the weathered box should be on the outside and the control box on the inside?
1379372
It does have a protective cover over the outlet, so you don't have to worry about rain getting in there, but if you were going to take your bike through a car wash, I would cover it with a plastic bag before just to be on the safe side.
282964
My opinion is that the plug is not sealed and won't resist very much moisture. The rotating piece of the plug is not so tight against the outside part.I would be surprised if it is UL listed for that type of use but don't know for certain.
744137
Hi there, I use it to power my 15 Amp chainsaw and it is great but I do not leave it sitting out in the weather when not in use. The plug and socket are normal heavy-duty and do not have anything I would call weather proofing around them. For my purposes, it was a great buy.
824792
Yes with the proper electrical outlet. Ours is outside and doing great with the monsoon we have been experiencing this spring.
174402
I used my bowl outside last winter season....weather proof the plug connection if it is exposed to the elements. It worked just fine for me....Some -20 degree nights worked fine.
328839
Standard outlet is OK but I would not expose to the weather. Using it in a covered shed would be OK but not sure about rain. Also be sure to get the fan and exhaust hose. The heat generated will blow bulbs which are expensive without the exhaust fan cooling them down.
1363242
Outside receptacle should be in a weather tight box unless it is designed for outdoor use.
2112894
The plug is probably not designed or rated for wet weather use. However, if it is sheltered, as in under a roof, the eave of a roof, it will probably work fine for a limited time/use application. For example, using the plug on the end of a power cable to plug a generator into a receptable during a power outage, using it until the power is restored, then disconnecting the power cord and putting it back away in a dry location. I would not use it in a permanent damp location.
197017
To be safest, I would plug the cord end of this into a "GFCI" rated outlet. In this way snow and rain could pose no real threat or danger.
2166054
Yes. It is rated for wet locations. I currently have this wrapped around a pipe and partially buried in dirt. Just the plug needs to be protected.
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.
296361
I have one in my bathroom. Keep it in a place where NO water will splash on it and be sure your outlet has GFCI protection.
956593
Yes, we put a kinda flashing roof over it. If it's going under 30 degrees you take a plug out.
892645
on the plug I have when its plugged into the lower outlet the top one is still usable for a standard plug, as for protection a dishwasher not sure about that.
633449
I don't think it's designed for outdoor use, if you are using a totally waterproof outlet cover it would probably work OK.