Do you think this is "Sunlight" (UV) resistant or will the outdoors kill it?
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I would say that it is not "Sunlight" (UV) resistant. It is clear and I believe that whatever you put into it will get sun burnt. Also the lid is not sealed, it is just slightly tight. I would not leave it outside.
1239284
I doubt it has UV resistance. Of course I don't know for sure, but putting any clear plastic in front of direct sunlight for long periods of time will probably make it turn yellow.
1239285
I don't use it outdoors so I wouldn't know. Try going in the Sterilite website directly and asking them,
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.
542495
No, shouldn't be, and it sure cut back the algae. We've had ours almost a year now, so it's about time to change the bulb. I guess the UV part stops in about 11 months. The light may still be on, but it won't kill any algae.
195988
I wouldn't call it "water resistant" - I'm sure a light mist might not hurt it but I wouldn't expose it to repeated water or extreme sun.
965819
The is not labeled for outdoor. I'd suspect the exterior coating would become brittle and break down under UV and weather exposure.
33264
No. It is highly susceptible to UV light. I take it down every year and store it in a Rubbermaid tote and it lasts about 3 deer seasons.
269199
No. In fact, direct sunlight will probably do it more harm than good. I have mine near a bright, but not sunny, window inside the house. They will also do well outside, but not in the sun. (But a freeze will kill them.)
545239
I have used it exposed to the sun for 4-5 years at a time. I have only had to replace it when there were too many holes from where I had planted things. Not the prettiest to have a black garden, but I also only have to weed my large garden about 10 minutes every couple weeks.
2101928
Since it is cedar, it is naturally weather resistant. But the color will certainly fade in time. Sealing it may help that, though.
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Ours has been primarily outdoors as well and it seems to be holding up just fine. More than likely, though, you will end up needing to replace the rubber top more frequently if it gets a lot on direct sunlight.
335689
It has UV protection. So it should stand up to the sunshine in the Sunshine State pretty well. But eventually, it will take its toll on the hose.
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The manufacturer's literature states to keep it out of direct sunlight. I always kept it away from any kind of bright light.
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There are products that will protect from UV damage from sunlight (Black Again is one) that you could apply to the stand. I would try using it out of outdoors and monitor how it does.
334630
Actually I'm not sure but if they don't say so then I guess not. It is a completely closed system so I'm not sure how sunlight could effect it either way. Hope that helped.
331728
I would not use it outside. It is light colored and would likely not last if it were kept outside unless it was covered every night to protect it from weather.
71744
I have not used in piscina, beach alone. I guess it must be resistant to chlorine.
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we have had our set for about a year. It is located within our lanai and has been in the shade over 90% of the time and it has not faded. Can't say what would happen if it was subjected to a lot of sun.