Circupool RJ45+ Cover Door Not Staying Latched

[DanF]

Hi Folks

I've had my unit for about 18 months and so far have been really happy with it. However...starting last month, every time there is a slight wind (and it's been a pretty windy month), the door flops down. I then walk out and put it back up and it doesn't seem to "seat" very securely. And of course the bnext time the wind blows or should I look at it the wrong way, it flop sback down.

Anyone else experience this? Is ir something I should call Circupool about?

Thanks.

 

[Texas Splash]

Mine has been fine. so far I wonder if you could rig-up some sort of Velcro tab or something to keep it closed?

 

[MITBeta]

Funny, I often can't get mine to open.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Is your controller covered or shaded?

Cheap plastics just don't hold up to direct AZ sun exposure and heat. From the RJ manual:

The Module is fully rated for outdoor use; common sense considerations such as minimizing direct exposure to rain, sunlight, water runoff, and lawn sprinkler systems will enhance longevity.

 

[DanF]

Mine has been fine. so far I wonder if you could rig-up some sort of Velcro tab or something to keep it closed?

That's a good idea; one that I had kicked around mentally also.

Funny, I often can't get mine to open.

That is funny!

Is your controller covered or shaded?

Cheap plastics just don't hold up to direct AZ sun exposure and heat. From the RJ manual:

The Module is fully rated for outdoor use; common sense considerations such as minimizing direct exposure to rain, sunlight, water runoff, and lawn sprinkler systems will enhance longevity.

It's not covered, but it is shaded. I rigged up a way to shade my pad with the same material that is used for window screens out here. See pic. Hopefully that meets Circupool's "common sense" test .

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Hopefully that meets Circupool's "common sense" test .

I think you're good. Mine is like @MITBeta 's, can't get it to open.