Would you recommend this for outdoor use? If not, is there a way to protect it from the elements?
1609473
I would not recomment this for outdoor use. It is not sealed well enough. You could put it in an enclosure, but there are two issues here. First, it may not take freezing weather. Second, if you put it behind glass, the infrared LEDs will reflect off the glass and back into the lens and you won't see anything. That said, it is a good indoor unit and also works well looking through a window to the outside in the day time.
1609474
Hi Alexander, I would not put this in the outdoors. If you want to use it externally, build an enclosure for it with a glass window. Also I had trouble with the ddns server - it stopped working until today. If you have any luck let me know please. Thanks Tony
1609475
I have been using it outside, simply because it's so cheap. 1.5 years later it still works. When it was under a roof overhang, it never failed, ever! Since then I've moved it to a tree and it has been through rain, snow, and freezing rain. The only thing that stopped working is being able to pan up (down and left/right still work), but that might have happened from being dropped.
1199075
No I don't think using it outside is wise. Unless being used in a covered area outside where water will not be able to get into the top area. Top is open - apart from wood framing, the cover is plastic so don't really think it will stand up much to sun, rain and wind elements.
1008388
Yes, that is what its purpose is, outside access. That being said, I would try to put it out of the rain if I could, as well as the sun. Not that it won't handle it, but the plastic would last much longer if it were shaded and protected.
300863
No. This safe is not weather proof and not really secure at all for any type of outdoor installation. I would never recommend you attempt such a thing.This safe is ok, and I'm glad I have it to hide away some medium-value items to keep away from nosy roommates, babysitters, family members, children, etc. This safe would never deter and would barely slow down an actual criminal. Keep your money in a bank account.
520401
This is for indoor use. Having said that, I have had two outside under some eaves for three years now, outside of direct exposure to the elements. I know full well that, one day, some weather event will probably knock them out. If you need an outdoors version, there is an alternative weatherproof model from Sharx Security. I have one of those too - it's great!
2283223
I doubt that it is rated for outdoor use. Perhaps in a weather-protected enclosure you could.
417078
Our grill stays outside. We have a cover for it which I'm sure protects it from the elements and that would be my recommendation to make sure it doesn't corrode in any way. Also, the cover keeps it clean so I would imagine you use a cover anyway.
596622
I have not used it outside. Given the low price and free shipping, I'd give it a shot. You'd have to weight the legs or lay it down when not in use if you have wind. You MIGHT think about some silicone to squirt around the connections and beneath bolts as you tighten and then over them once it's done to prevent rain and splashes from getting in and rusting it right away. Also, it's light enough that you could pick it up and move it inside when not in use. Another thing, you could leave out the middle section and make it shorter for kids so they don't pull on a towel and pull it over. None of these things tested, just mentioning them as ideas.
2193197
NO! It is not strong enough to withstand weather. It is only for internal (inside buildings, houses, etc) use not for outdoor use.
2088918
If it would be fully exposed to the elements we wouldn't trust it to be water proof. Also,.not.knowing the climate in which you live, dust could be.an issue as well. It's a clever idea. I'd recommend draping it with a plastic table cloth when not in use. Then I think it would suit your need.
2146460
The company should answer. However, I do not believe that this was designed for outdoor use.
300864
No. This safe is not weather proof and not really secure at all for any type of outdoor installation. I would never recommend you attempt such a thing. This safe is ok, and I'm glad I have it to hide away some medium-value items to keep away from nosy roommates, babysitters, family members, children, etc. This safe would never deter and would barely slow down an actual criminal. Keep your money in a bank account.
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.
965819
The is not labeled for outdoor. I'd suspect the exterior coating would become brittle and break down under UV and weather exposure.
779362
I use mine outdoors for exactly that same reason. I only cover it when it rains. I got a small tarp and bungee cords to use as cover. I've only had it for the summer and its holding up great outdoors. I do plan to bring it in for the winter season. Hope this helps.
2154338
I would not recommend it for outside use, its for indoor items that you constantly have to plugin and unplug, like cell phones, coffee makers, things like that. Outside have ground fault, if it gets wet if trips the fault. This item is not made for being exposed to the elements as far as I can see.
2136225
We have had this lantern on our front porch for about 6 months now. I really like it, but I would be cautious about an uncovered area. Is it protected from the wind and elements at all? We have had one of the glass sides come loose. Thankfully, it didn't' fall down and could be easily re-adjusted.