Since I really like the look of these lights I still see many had moisture problems. Is there a way of custom sealing these during installation?
1795992
They seem pretty well sealed to me...im near seattle too...have had big temperature changes and lots of rain lately never an issue with moisture. Highly recommend they are really good
1795993
i never had any moisture problems with these lights i love them they are the best lights for the money
1795994
I got my for few months already, and got no problem so far . I did put a bed of clear silicone on the edges and that's all , looks great
1795995
I havent had moisture problems, these lights look and work great. I guess if u want to enforce the seal with something as a precaution, u can try some type of sealant.
489195
Due to the type lights they are built to use the answer is yes they can,but since they were replaced for being discolored and foggy they have not had any moisture build up and I live in a subtrope area.I'd buy them again,they fit well and dispute the did ription not saying they had lights or not they did come with bulbs which I did use.Best price,thanks I hope this helped
252004
I sealed mine with a spray sealer in advance. I think paint maybe your only solution
1547228
They were not sealed. Had to seal them myself with automotive silicon. Seems to have worked but not worth the hassle to buy these inexpensive lights. Also, didn't use the same bulbs (connecting plugs didn't match) and the overall fit into the car body wasn't as good as I'd hoped.
119902
Cheaper to just buy a new light. I have learned to just seal them thoroughly, To keep the bugs from shorting it out. Hope this helps....
1473132
You can buy them at Home Depot or lowes but once you replace them it breaks the seal and water leaks through to the light :(
758353
We had it done at a professional lighting store. It was done originally by someone that didn't know how to handle things and they hooked them to the exhaust pipes with xip ties. Needless to say they melted off. We have since changed to XK glow lights and they were done by someone that knew what they were doing so we are real happy with them. The original lights were ok. Just not mounted right. The lighting shop made them good as their man is the one that messed them up. They were replaced with the brand that they sold.
66598
Probably. The lights themselves are well encased in a flexible plastic strip. However there is a plug in joint about every 2'. Over time these joints may be susceptible to corrosion.
1927372
These are sealed headlights and the bulb has a seal on it as well. You should not get any condensation inside unless they get a crack in them.
448768
I honestly never had this problem. What I made sure to do is that when I put up the lights I made sure that it was low humidity. Seems to me that the failure has to do w/ humidity if using it outdoors. If inside #1 that A-shouldn't be a problem and B-regardless of using it indoors or outdoors if you go slowly it shouldn't be a problem. I haven't lost a light yet and I've been using these a bit over 2 months now. Also I believe if you bring it to an electronics store like Best Buy and buy some double sided electrical tape that's thin and about the same width that should take care of the problem safely. Don't buy masking or regular shipping tape as that is unsafe. If you have other concerns I'd contact Tao Electronics directly as they're very helpful and their email support is open 24/7. Hope this helps you out.
2283221
The specs certainly aren't much help and any directions that came with my unit are long gone. As I remember there is a rubber gasket to seal the unit from moisture. And you could certainly wrap a bit of duct tape around the opening between the bulb and base or some silicone sealer would also work.
759107
I believe they cannot be installed where they would be in contact with insulation. You should install these lights in 4" cans that are rated for insulation. I do not know of any way they are able to be installed without proper cans.
41318
Same thing happened to us. we used some wire and strung it from the supports at the corners for more strength and hung the lights between them. been that way for a long time with no problems.
1162726
I've had mine in for about 3 months, through heavy SC downpours and the truck gets washed once a week and I've had no problems. I did put a strip of clear silicone around the edges prior to install. But I do that with all aftermarket lighting.
1476720
This is a gorgeous light but it is not sealed and so would not be suitable for a damp location.
1559126
These lights are well made mounted in stainless hardware. Depending on which light you purchase there are 3leds or 5leds in a sealed unit. The rear ones are mounted below water surface. I used silicone sealant around the screws and have no leakage problems. If you have noisy charging system you may want to instal a voltage regulator 7812A from Radio Shack and solder in line with your fuse. It will save you lights. Good luck!
1651784
Short answer is yes. The light is sealed around the edges under the aluminum frame to prevent water intrusion. Should moisture collect inside the light due to condensation from temperature fluctuations there are three drain holes, including the access for the on/off switch on the lower most part of the light, to allow moisture to drain. Weatherproof is a better word to describe it. Because if the light were to be completely submerged it would take on water. With that said, I never noticed any water in my lights. I hope this helps.