Electric gear in rain?

[GAPS]

Any problem with getting my Widder vest and gloves soaked in a down pour? I have the controller for temp, it does not appear to be made for soaking rain....

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[Mac]

I used to have a gerbing jacket and controller. Never had a problem in the heaviest rain. I would, however, advise against swimming with it on.

[Walker]

I made my own electric vest, and I never thought twice about wearing it in the rain... but then again its 'controller' was a waterproof on/off toggle switch and my left index finger.

[greench440]

the gerbing gloves have waterproof membranes and the controllers are UL listed for wet use.  didn't see any notice on the jacket.

[Nimh]

I've been drenched many times in my Widder vest - heat controller in my pocket - with no issues.  

[dinolee]

My Widder vest has survived a couple of downpours.  However, I have a on/off switch, and not the heat troller.  The switch required some minor bubble-gum-and-chicken-wire water proofing after it's first failure in the rain.

[basco]

Any problem with getting my Widder vest and gloves soaked in a down pour? I have the controller for temp, it does not appear to be made for soaking rain....

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Widder, I don't know about but Gebring is no problem in the rain in fact it says in the instruction (I think) it can get wet because the wires are shielded.

[Scratch33]

I worn my Gerbings gloves while riding in downpours to the point that they've gotten soaked through and steaming in the cold -- never had a problem with them shorting out.  

[photomd]

I currently use a gerbing jacket liner and used an Eclipse vest for years. Both have been soaked while on and I've had no problems.

[fwheelerjr]

I worn my Gerbings gloves while riding in downpours to the point that they've gotten soaked through and steaming in the cold -- never had a problem with them shorting out.  

Me too.  They also remain nice and warm albeit a little squishy.

[MK96xj]

You will not get a bad response from anyone that had a bad experience because they have all been electrocuted and are dead now.

just kidding

Rain is not issue here either.

[Nimh]

You will not get a bad response from anyone that had a bad experience because they have all been electrocuted and are dead now.

just kidding

Rain is not issue here either.

   Good point.

[Vic Ape]

A guy that I work with uses a pair of Gerbings glove when he SCUBA dives in Lake Superior!

[1KPerDay]

wow... he must have the extended cord.

[GAPS]

Thanks for the replies, sounds like the troller might prefer some protection.....pocket is easy enough.

[ryanr256]

First:

A guy that I work with uses a pair of Gerbings glove when he SCUBA dives in Lake Superior!

Then:

wow... he must have the extended cord.

Which causes me to ask:

Does the bike idling for that long cause any problems?

-Bob