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Title: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: ingramd on October 30, 2009, 06:49:20 AM

I'm thinking of installing some SR227 to replace the outlets to control some Christmas lights. What's the general forums consensus on these do they work out in the cold Northeast weather ?

Title: Re: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: HA Dave on October 30, 2009, 10:03:12 AM

Quote from: ingramd on October 30, 2009, 06:49:20 AM

I'm thinking of installing some SR227 to replace the outlets to control some Christmas lights. What's the general forums consensus on these do they work out in the cold Northeast weather ?

The SocketRockets can be used outside. You will want to protect them from wetness... but the cold should not be a problem. The bad thing about the SocketRocket is it's limited wattage. I think most people use appliance modules protected with plastic jars or heavy ziplock bags.

Title: Re: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: Brian H on October 30, 2009, 10:12:32 AM

Too bad the Black and Decker FWLROD Weather Resistant Modules where discontinued.
Clunk like applance module and program like a Socket Rocket.

Title: Re: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: HA Dave on October 30, 2009, 10:13:49 AM

Quote from: Brian H on October 30, 2009, 10:12:32 AM

Too bad the Black and Decker FWLROD Weather Resistant Modules where discontinued.

I bought a couple when on clearance... wish I had got more.

Title: Re: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: JMac on October 30, 2009, 10:56:52 AM

The Black and Decker FWLROD is still around on Amazon (but for $33 - kinda 'spensive).

Title: Re: Installing SR227 in outside boxes
Post by: Brian H on October 30, 2009, 12:48:30 PM

Then I guess my local surplus store's $5.00 ea. for any B&D module was a bargain.  ;D