Does extreme sun/heat affect the plastic?
1728313
I'm not sure yet . . . we are in Mesquite, NV and haven't had the really hot weather yet. Sorry I can't help.
1728314
We used ours all last year without any noticeable effect. The feeder was in full sun most of the day except from about 11:00-1:00. We got some hot days but I wouldn't consider them extreme compared with previous years here in southern Arkansas.
1254677
yes but like anything plastic you need to be careful about heating up too fast.
194357
No, the plastic is sealed by heat. So if you apply heat in any form it will stick.
1036841
I assume so as it's plastic and contact with the heating element will melt it.
1434786
I just installed one in Maui on the exterior full sun. some of mthe shower heads have chrome plated plastic which may have a shorter life.
1117905
The plastic used to make these levels ages badly when exposed to the sun. They will develop leaks depending on sun exposure time. They are rather inexpensive to replace.
466097
I have a feeling the heat from the dishwasher might deform the plastic. Never tried it though.
1973501
I don't know is the only answer I have. You need to ask the manufacturer. Some plastics withstand heat better than others.
1432609
The outside is part metal, part plastic, and part glass. The plastic doesn't get hot.
2068056
Mine did over the summer. I really noticed it when I bough new ones for my patio furniture. But I also live a 7000 feet where UVs are high The material though has held up through high winds, hail and sun.
269958
Not sure about this specific hot glue but other hot glues I've used outdoors before were not UV resistant and became brittle after a year or 2 of exposure to sun. Also hot glue used to join materials like wood that absorb water will not hold when the wood swells and softens. But It's great for joining plastics and about the only thing I know of that will securely bond polyethylene. Painting over it can alleviate the UV problem.
1117974
Of course! I just wouldn't put it on any type of glass that emits heat....like the bioethonol fireplaces in glass etc. And also on Windows that are exposed to a lot of sun.........the plastic sticker may crack with the various types of Thermal excursions cold, hot, humid etc.
900807
Uncertain... Heat lamps put out quite a bit of heat...which is usually not very compatable with plastic.Sorry! Hope that helps a little!Suzy Q
1476752
I am a plumber . I install about 6 a year inside. I dont no what the sun will do to the Plastic. Call the company that makes it
1467112
Very easily, and over time, maybe a little too easily. I guess don't let it get too hot, or it may affect the plastic.
2158825
If a dish is hot, such a fresh cup of coffee or bowl of soup, large casserole, etc., put a trivet or coaster or place mat under it. The plastic will wrinkle if extremely hot items come in contact with it, and I have no idea how badly the plastic would/could be damaged if it was left there. I have had no damage from hot items on the plastic, but I was already in the habit of putting something under anything hot.
671231
I do not know. I would not trust any kind of plastic exposed to high temperature.