Has anyone had this unit for more than a year without problems? Does it withstand well rainy weather(Florida) ?
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Kenneth said on November 26, 2014 | Edit I haven't had it for a year yet but I followed the instructions from a previous reviewer and used Permatex black rubber gasket maker ( any auto parts store) and put good seal completely around the seams of the solar panel. Water getting in this panel is the most common point of failure. Ops check the unit beforehand as it can't be returned once you put the sealant on it. Both of mine still work great approx 6 months.
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Yes, I have had mine for almost a year and it still works after rain, snow, & car washes.
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I bought and installed mine 2 years ago in an exposed outdoor location. I'm located in northern NJ and the unit is like new and works perfectly. It has survived numerous downpours, a few tropical storms, superstorm Sandy, several weeks of below freezing temps and several snow storms. Granted I shut that circuit off in the winter but there's been no evidence of wear and tear. I have it installed on a stake I've set in the ground so in winter I put a bucket over it to keep the snow off it. The box has no gaskets and isn't sealed up tight to make it weather proof. Whatever moisture gets in seems to easily find its way out. I was a little worried like you before I bought it but it seems to hold up very well.
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the unit has worked well here in louisiana. we had our coldest winter in decades this year and we saw no issues with the unit.works well in the rain, and the heat and humidity here.
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I've used mine in the rain many times, never an issue. The unit uses the ground pin on the outlet and has a breaker. I think they kept safety in mind with outdoor use.
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I have not had my unit in climates like that. It is water resistant not water proof. This question needs to be asked to sony's customer service.
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Yes....I have had it out in a field near my Travel Trailer since I got it and no problems so far. Very rainy summer
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I've had mine for a year with no problems. I think it's a great unit for the price.
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No. The unit is sealed. This doesn't mean that it's resistant to the weather. I have used mine for over 4 yrs with no issues.
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It sounds great! This is a great player that has continued to work EVEN while it was soaked in the rain. It never misses a beat and continues to work flawlessly.
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I have used mine in the rain and had no problems, so far they've been fine.
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I have not used it n a heavy downpour. I've been in light rain situations and had no problems. The plugs all fit snugly. I'd be comfortable saying water resistant more than waterproof. That said, I've had mine (two units) nearly a year and have been very happy with the units.
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I've used mine on rainy days but it's not 100% waterproof. Still works great.
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I have left mine in the rain with no problems. I put mine in our storage building for the winter, just to protect it from the elements. I suppose you could leave it outside, but I personally don't think that is the best care for your equipment.
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It's pretty sturdy.... but I don't know about rain.. generally any electronic will fry when wet.. the timer is pretty well covered and sealed... I would say it would probably be ok for outside as long as you put it somewhere it won't get too wet.
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It has lasted through several storms here in Iowa without any issue. It's ok open in the wind/rain but I have kept it closed when I'm not using it.
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I have this unit for almost a year, and I have been under some showers, even heavy showers and I had no problem, it's really water resistant!