rain and moisture is one thing, but will this pump motor cover protect it from falling coconuts and heavy palm fronds?
1795637
I woud say no - the cover is supported by the motor by use of a platice internal frame, it wont translate any force from above (like a falling object) directly to the ground around the motor. It is great for keeping the sun off the motor, but it wont work for coconuts.
1795638
This plastic is very flexible, I would assume it might do okay with the palm fronds, but the coconuts will probably crack or dent it.
1072875
I imagine so since it is used in a wet environment, but I would be concerned that the enclosure for the motor is not truly "weather tight" and exposure to prolonged moisture over time might damage the electrics. Better to ask the mfg.
1482547
I think it can, but I would put some kind of cover over it to protect against rain. Could be as simple as a bucket.
1400746
yes, it can keep rain out. keep in mind that there are fasteners that have to go through the strip making a hole and that the surface the strip is touching must make a good seal.
1889293
It has an electric control on it. So should be protected from rain. I keep mine on a covered porch out of the rain.
1923872
the motor isn't designed to get wet, if you are able to keep the motor dry outside use would be OK as long as temps are above freezing,
319886
It has the flip up cover that will protect the keypad from the elmeets and mine is only under the eve of the house where it can be exposed to blowing rain. Yet it does not seem that it could handle a lot of direct moisture. I'm not sure I can answer your question definitively.
1759127
I use it outdoors, in humid Hawaii. I have it mounted under my roof's eve and, just in case, I custom made a plastic water deflector over the top of it (mainly protects from dust/dirt and bugs from collecting on top of it). Works perfectly.
1229006
Not sure. Does fine outside though In rain. I added silicone to the threaded cover to make sure it stayed sealed.
1533786
This pump can be installed indoors or outside in the open. It will withstand the elements without any problems.
1313168
I haven't needed to protect it from rain. The cloth tarp covers the top of tank for the most part. The thing I constantly need to protect it from is the mulch discharge from the mower. I keep forgetting and get a bunch of grass stuck to the sticky paper :)
1098412
You are out in the elements. The rain cover does help but if outside long enough, it will get wet.
493266
yes. i have used mine in the rain and it still works great. the only thing i might worry about is the camera and connections. i would cover those just in case.
161831
The motor is totally enclosed, so I can't see how it could get wet. I would take precautions with the battery pack. I keep mine away from water, but if you get caught in the rain you should be fine.
414760
We live in Florida and use it on a cover lanai. It shouldn't be exposed to the rain but using in covered area is fine. We cover it when there is a rain storm with wind blowing.
2198121
I agree with the other comments below. It would require extra attention since evaporation would be more of an issue outdoors, potentially burning up the pump if it ran dry. Also, the extra debris would require more cleaning.
316847
I've built a protective covering using 4" PVC pipe. I think you really need to keep rain off of this. The lip on the bottom isn't that much of a lip.