Is the outside sensor waterproof? How can I set it up outside without it getting rained on?
1577330
Good afternoon Darren, The outdoor sensor for this weather station has a shower proof casing. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, Ashley F. Customer Service
1577331
I bought this as a gift as I received a similar one as one. For mine, the outside sensor should be sheltered from direct sunlight as you want the temperature to reflect "in the shade." How you could do this without "getting rained on" is beyond me. Mine is under an eve. If you have no eve access, I suggest you improvise a simple one. make sure there's enough circulation room as to not trap heat and damage the sensor or at least cause it to give invalid readings. Good luck...
1565039
I don't know if it should be mounted outside or if the sensor can be placed in water. I've installed mine inside in a temperature and moisture controlled area--with the sensor inside a conventional refrigerator. I suggest you contact Johnson Controls for more information about how to complete your installation.
147776
No rain sensor. It's for "future application" which may or not happen. I'd suspect that there is a "rain sensor" on the WWW that would/could work, but why bother? Turn the thing off when it rains.
563890
I do not know if it is "officially" weatherproof but mine got rained on last September (albeit light rain) and unit was not affected.
36094
Can be used outdoors, but unit is not waterproof, not to left out or used in wet conditions.
1753651
It is not weather proof. If you install it outside you have to make sure it is protected. When the temperature gets below 30 F or so the CCD has a little problem with noise. You will see lots of noise in the picture and the motion sensing will get triggered continuously.
1795069
I dont recomend to use outdoor. It is an eletronic lock and it isnt waterproof.
1980753
I have it indoors with the sensor out doors. I am having a problem with the outside reader on the screen. It gives me readings like 11.8 or 12.2 for outside temp and I do not know why. I think that I would not buy the same model again. I have no problem with rain on the sensor.
1634502
The sensor is very simply 2 contacts on a circuit board. It needs water to bridge the contacts and activate the alarm, so it will not sense moisture or dampness.
2265010
No. It is not waterproof. I wouldn't want rain to sit on the awning in a puddle either. I bought the awning to provide shade on my patio. When it looks like its going to rain, I close it up. I also close it up for the night, just in case of rain or heavy winds. The price, the size and the installation sold me on this awning. My family is happy with the results.
313636
While there are no waterproof markings on the unit (I just checked), I don't think I would stick it outside unprotected. I think it would be fine if it was protected from moisture.
1694379
Sensor could be placed anywhere outside as long as there is an overhang or something to keep the rain and wet weather from directly hitting it. I love this clock and sensor. Works really well. We placed our sensor on the underside of our bow window any spot on your balcony with a little protection from direct rain. :)
2110381
Ummm I would not wont to leave it out in the rain, but have not tested it, word to the wise get a better controller the free one works but its to basic.
1822390
Seems to be waterproof, although my light unit is under a roof overhang. If in doubt, you might Put a bead of silicone where water might invade. Works great, and is a good unit. Like the feature of not having a motion sensor to worry about and fail, as they all seem to do. So far, so good
1246162
The sensor has a key hole on the back so it can be mounted on a screw or nail. NOTE, the sensor is not waterproof.
847808
I don't think it is waterproof but I have used both parts of the unit outside with no problems.
2161542
yes, it is waterproof. Mine is outside on the patio and exposed to all weather.