Gary Leeds UK Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Guys, Any use one of these outside? They say it is not waterproof http://axxind.com/automation/doorbell-button/Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I've used them, but not that much rain here compared to the isles. If somewhat protected from the elements (rain) it should be fine.I'd call it 'water resistant' from my own experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Cheers CY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent87 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have one of these for my system and my dealer initially installed it upside down since there was a small hole on the top that rain could get in to (that hole should be at the bottom where rain can't get to it). The first time it rained hard with wind, rainwater got inside the case and it malfunctioned (it started ringing continuously). I drained the water out and let it sit for a day to dry out then reinstalled it correctly (not upside down)....to my surprise it's worked flawlessly ever since (about 1 year now). That's very water resistant in my book....borderline water-proof. Just make sure to install it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The units themselves are VERY hard to destroy regardless of weather yes. Is there really an up and down on those things though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent87 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Cyknight:There is a little notch on the bottom that is used as a place to pry off the cover with something like a screwdriver, etc.. The top/bottom look identical except for that notch. If it's installed with that notch on the top, I think the water can get inside it a lot easier. At least my experience is that water has not gotten in since I switched the notch to the bottom, but I do recall that the storm that caused the problem was pretty strong so maybe I've just been lucky since then. I am still surprised that the internal electronic survived after being soaked. I was sure it was going to be destroyed, but it's working fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Just ordered one along with the chime. Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrobinson1327 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been happy with mine. Battery died quickly on the first unit. They sent me another. Has worked very well. Although battery's lastingly 8-12 months and must be purchased through them. Mine used to be white. It's now yellow which looks horrible. I'm unhappy with a yellow unit against white trim. It's also under a covered porch not in direct sun so it's turned with even just a bit of uv exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vstar Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been happy with mine. Battery died quickly on the first unit. They sent me another. Has worked very well. Although battery's lastingly 8-12 months and must be purchased through them. Mine used to be white. It's now yellow which looks horrible. I'm unhappy with a yellow unit against white trim. It's also under a covered porch not in direct sun so it's turned with even just a bit of uv exposure.FYI batteries can be purchased elsewhere, not super common but not proprietary ( 3.6 V AAA cell (ER10450)):http://www.ebay.com/itm/4Pcs-PKCELL-ER10450-3-6V-Battery-700mAh-AAA-Li-SOCl2-Batteries-/251968861515?hash=item3aaa83b54b:g:aIoAAOSwKrhVZYlMhttp://www.amazon.com/Li-socl2-Rechargeable-Capapcity-Operation-Tempeture/dp/B00Y03LDAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Or find your nearest interstate battery - they'll have them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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