We purchased a Pontoon Boat this year. We keep it covered with a "snap down" custom boat cover. I am dealing with Mildew issues. Is this save - not a fire hazard if we just left it plugged up on our boat under the cover at the marina?
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I'm hesitant to answer given it's a question of a fire hazard but I can say that I leave mine on, 24 hours a day, in my small walk-in closet even when I'm away for 4 months at a time.
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I did not use dehumidifier packets such as DampRid prior to covering my boat with the Vortex Heavy Duty cover. There are no vents in the cover however I do not believe I have a 100% water seal on the boat. Its never a bad idea though to use DampRid packets for winter storage of your boat.
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Hi Alli, thank you for your inquiry. Our covers are not waterproof, but rather are highly water resistant. We do not manufacture, nor do we recommend completely waterproof covers as they do not allow for proper airflow throughout the cover which in turn can cause mold and mildew to form. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please let us know.
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Mine is in an open area. I think as long as you keep the LCD screen/control panel cover closed except when you are using it, you will be fine. The pump housing seems to be the same material used for Pentair's non-programmable pumps which can be used without being covered.
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The heated end is "submerged" - I fail to see how that would possibly constitute a fire hazard. As for the plug end - I wouldn't think it's any more a fire hazard than any other electrical item you have plugged into a socket.
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Hi K., Mine has a lot of play too when the door is closed & locked. I think it is part of the design, and cannot be remediated. I believe that it is fine against a fire or theft. However, I think that there a risk a the docs getting wet in case of a flood. Have not tried this hypothesis though. I kept mine. (Did not return it.) Cheers Cam
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Well I bought a waterproof bag to haul it on my boat I wouldn't let it just get rained on I had a regular eton. Rukus and it got wet and would hold a charge because I left it Un covered in the boat and I haven't noticed any overheating issues yet
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No, but you may be able to bury the unit if its kept in waterproof housing. Check out a boat battery protector
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Would not recommend in open air in the elements when not in use (i.e., rain, etc) as there is a motor/exhaust on the side (top if cooler is on its side like the photo I see while writing this). Also if boat is in ocean/salt water expect corrosion over time on the internal electronics. We use ours in car / in hotel rooms.
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I put this on an aluminum Jon boat. I was never worried about electrocution however moist air and water all around can lead to battery corrosion. With paddle splash and all others things that can happen on a boat I would cover it. You will also want to ad a fuse so if the battery shorts it doesn't ruin your fish finder .
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Yes. I use it to keep mold from forming on my 25 foot sail boat. But it does generate heat so you will need to take that into consideration.
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I use 10% bleach solution to clean mold off my boat cover, and I assume it would easily work here as well. Note that you should rinse it thoroughly after cleaning - that way it doesn't further erode the material. Good luck!
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I did not get a cover. It has a drain plug so we empty it after each use. Keeps it from getting scummy. (The cover would probably blow away in our yard anyway. We get a lot of wind. )
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I did not install outside. So I am unaware if there is any problems with it. But a friend of mine has two set which he installed a few years ago on his boat dock and they both seem to be holding up fine. (Salt water docks)
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I only had that problem at the back of the boat...all the way around the rails were free on my Hurricane. I guess you.gotta decide if you wanna make a hole in the side panel so it can catch the scotty
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We like the cover, it has held up wonderfully. My pontoon boat is 24.6 and the cover fits the boat perfectly. It does not cover the outboard. It hasn't been a real issue because my boat is in a boathouse.
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We do get freezing temps here, and occasional snow. This is outside in our boat that just has an ordinary boat cover on it, and it has been working really well. The boat used to get so wet inside during the off season that we always were getting mildew in it. We are very happy with this purchase!