Has anyone used these outside? How do they stand up to prolonged exposure to the elements and UV?
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I've had them outside for about three years in nm and they've done fine. Not in the direct sunlight all the time but still have held up great.
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They hold up extremely well. I've climbed on them now, and both my sons (six and three) have been climbing on them since the summer. The only thing which isn't responding well to the elements is the hardware. The holds themselves are great.
1141246
I used some of the screwins on a tree, but they weren't really getting hit to bad with the sun or elements, but i would think they would be alright they are super sturdy, really had materiel its almost like real rock. Good luck!
1141247
I have had them for two years in shade and they have held up great. They are almost like rock, so I don't think Sun will affect them much.
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I would say no. I am going to use these outside outside though and just seal them up with silicone. I am sure the sun is going to eat up the rubber coating quickly. I have tested some outside and put in ziplocks and it worked even when raining. They work but I am not sure how long they will last.
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These are completely rubbery plastic coated, so as long as that remains intact, should hold up. However, remember that sunlight will break down this coating, and weather conditions and animals and birds will have access to them, so probably only good for a few years if not protected from the outside. On the bright side, they are easily removed and a coating of Rustoleum if they begin to look shabby should take care of the problem plus you can pick your paint color then!
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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.
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Mine remain outside, but under an awning so they are not constantly exposed to sun and rain. No fading or deterioration has occurred.
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i installed two on a shed roof two years ago. im very happy with them. its hard to say how long they can hold up against the sunlight but id guess 5 to 10 years maybe more.
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They are very weatherproof. They are heavier and sturdier than most other solar lights I have had.
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I used them for an outside fixture and had no issues. But its only been a year. So far so good
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I have had 2 of these outside for about 2 years now. They are under the eaves by my front door and in front of my garage out of the worst of the weather. They have worked flawlessly. However, I would not suggest exposing them directly to the elements.
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Chris,I use my globes both indoors and outdoors. Living in South Carolina, its been 104+ this year and I have had no issues with them cracking or getting damaged by the sun. I did break a couple due to my own clumsiness from dropping them however lol. You should be fine using them indoors and out...at least in hot weather I know.
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They're quite structurally sturdy, however, I'm not sure how the faux chrome finish would hold up in the elements. Personally, I wouldn't leave them outside.
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Mine have held up in the direct hot South Texas sun with no issues whatsoever! I've tried a few other brands in the past, and these work much better than the others!
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We have had them out all summer (put away in the winter) for 3 summers in New Jersey weather. They have held up beautifully for us. No issues at all. Hope this helps!
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Mine have been up outside since July 2014 and are still going strong we use them on the back porch for lighting.
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Thank you for asking!They are often used outside, however they are not designed to withstand rain or snow.Peg Schmidt, LED Lytes
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I have owned a few sets of these and they hold up well if you keep them clean.The most recent set is over a year old and has really not been out in bad weather.
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I've got them in outdoor flood fixtures (the kind that have metal shades) and they work very well. They've been rained on a number of times while both turned on and off.