One of the first reasons to buy a robot lawn mower is its practicality. A device that mows your lawn completely autonomously makes life easier. However, its purchase represents a significant financial investment, so it is important to take care of it, like any expensive object. Being able to maintain it and protect it from the harmful effects of bad weather is therefore one of the most essential tasks. This is why companies like Garden Equipment offer protective accessories in particular. But in order to better understand the usefulness of these accessories, it is important to take a closer look at the harmful effects of bad weather on robot lawn mowers.
The need to protect robotic lawnmowers from the elements
Constitution and waterproofing
A robot lawn mower is, above all, an electronic device. Even if it has been specially designed for outdoor use, it is made of metals, plastics, but above all of several electronic components that can suffer from different weather conditions.
Here is a robot very happy to be under a Robot Protect XL shelter
Robot lawnmowers generally have a stainless steel or aluminum frame. They are designed to be more resistant, or even completely unalterable. In addition, to facilitate their maintenance, they are made with waterproof materials. However, nothing lasts forever. Even if it is very resistant, it can suffer the effects of bad weather over the years depending on where you live. You should know that even the strongest metals eventually give in to the effects of humidity.
The structure of a robot lawnmower over time
The seals lose their effectiveness when faced with numerous climatic aggressions. Frequent exposure to blazing sun also reduces the life of its battery. In addition, high heat increases the risk of deformation and discoloration of the device's shell.
Despite the guarantees offered by manufacturers on the resistance of such a device, its protection remains essential. Robotic lawnmowers are intended for outdoor use, so they will be directly confronted with the harmful effects of bad weather. These are also good reasons why recommendations on wintering are most numerous.
What effects for what weather conditions?
No matter how resistant the manufacturer presents it, it will need to be protected from the ravages of bad weather. In any case, this is what we recommend to give a robot lawnmower as many years of service as possible. Both the sun and rain, hail or snow can cause significant damage. If protecting it from all this can make it gain 2 years of its 8-year life expectancy, this does not seem insignificant to us.
The effects of the sun on a robot lawn mower
For its operation and conservation, the robot lawnmower will need as much air as light. However, too much heat or long exposure to the sun's rays can cause its degradation. In order to better preserve your robot lawnmower, you should avoid installing it in a corner where heat and humidity can stagnate.
Furthermore, it is recommended that a battery is always in an environment below 30°C. Beyond this temperature, its lifespan will be reduced. Beyond 40°C, in the long term, the lifespan of a battery can be reduced by up to 40%.
With robotic lawnmowers with plastic components, it is all the more important to avoid exposing them to the sun. Another component at risk: the integrated screens. Indeed, too long exposure to the sun's rays will have negative consequences. An excellent alternative for protecting them against the harmful effects of bad weather is then the lawnmower shelter.
The effects of rain and showers
Robotic lawnmowers also need excellent protection against moisture. It is true that they are waterproof, however, both metals and electronic circuits do not appreciate moisture. Rust and circuit malfunctions are just some of the many damages that water can cause to a robotic lawnmower.
Cleaning is indeed often done with water, however, you will have to follow certain rules to prevent water from seeping in or stagnating in the device. Prolonged exposure of the robot lawnmower to rain and showers can only contribute to its obsolescence. A few drops of rainwater that seep inside the device are enough to damage it permanently. Hail can also damage the hull, or even seriously damage the robot in some cases.
The importance of shelter from the ravages of bad weather
The damage caused by bad weather is numerous. To anticipate this, you can opt for a better solution: the robot shelter.
In order to choose the right garage for your robot, you need to take into account different aspects and levels of protection offered by the shelter to be satisfied with it. (see article " Choosing the right shelter for your robot lawnmower ")
A robot shelter: the safe place to install your robot lawnmower
In general, a robot lawn mower remains at its charging station for more than 16 hours a day. During all this time, it will therefore need to be protected from the sun and humidity. The main goal is to prevent the device from being attacked by humidity. Indeed, the metal parts oxidize easily in contact with water. To avoid the risk of rusting the device, it is essential to avoid humidity on and inside the robot lawn mowers.
In addition, quality robot lawn mower shelters have been specially designed to protect them from heat. The harmful effects of bad weather, particularly heat, cause significant damage, as mentioned above. If you live in an area where the temperature can become freezing in winter or very high in summer, a shelter will be the best protection option for your device.
Shelters for all types of mowers
Once again, this accessory helps protect your device from the harmful effects of bad weather. Under a robot shelter, the device will not be exposed to downpours, high heat, hail or lightning. Nowadays, you can have a wide choice of robot shelter models that adapt to all types of robot mowers.
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