Can Duo node be mounted outside, protected from weather?

[rharkins]

I'm thinking of switching to a Hopper. My existing install has two RG6s from the dish running down the side of the house. At the basement level they split to go inside: one directly to a TV in a bedroom, and the other to a wiring closet. This cable was installed before the basement was finished, so I can't make changes.

If I install the duo node in the wiring closet, I'd need to run an additional RG6 around the outside of the house. I'd rather not do that if I don't have to.

The two existing RG6s run into the house under a cantilevered section of the house, so it it protected from weather. Could I ask the installer to put the duo node outside, underneath the overhang? I could then use the existing cables to feed the Hopper and the Joey.

 

[MattG@DISH]

The node can be installed outside (that's where I have mine). It would be best to ask your installer if you want it in a specific spot.

 

[cditty]

Just put it in a waterproof box or seal up all potential cracks and crevices in the node with some good old silicone. I prefer a nice, sealed up, water proof box, if things are outside. Wind, etc... always seems to help rain get where you don't want it.

Mine is inside, but that is just because that is the way I wired the house.

 

[Gbo]

Mine is installed outside with no protection. It has worked fine since the hopper was released in March.

 

[MikeD-C05]

Mine is installed under the back of the house under the skirting and works fine. Has since I upgraded last spring.

 

[Scherrman]

Mine is on the east side of my house open to the elements and have had no issues.

 

[nismoman]

Nodes are water tight, no additional protection needed. They are made to be mounted outside and grounded

 

[Afakasi]

As long as the cables run down from the ports, connectors are of the proper type, terminated correctly, and torqued, don't worry about it. And besides, it's free to you anyways.