Fitness treadmill - outside

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Fat Stinker

Joined May 16, 2017
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I am thinking seriously about putting an electronic runners-treadmill in a garden; ofcourse theyre designed for indoor use. The treadmill will only be outside during use (inside for storage). I will protect it from overhead rain and underfoot humidity with plastic or something. Wind/aerial-humidity are a concern however in the UK. Given that any treadmill is going to have a circuitboard and a motor, can you provide some insight what electrical issues one could expect? Regards,
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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Moisture, condensation is the enemy, plus any dust that may be blowing around.
It might be taking a chance, not the best of environments for it.
Also if stored in a warm area and repeatedly taken into a colder area may accelerate the condensation problems.
Max.
 

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Fat Stinker

Joined May 16, 2017
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Right the higher the temperature differential the greater the probability of condensation. The more condensation the lower the temperature of the electrics, nevermind the water. Lower temperature means less resistance for resistors. I should use a heated room. Thank you.
 
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