Q: Can inverter drives be mounted outside in the weather?

A: There are certain criterea that need to be met before an inverter drive can be mounted outside in the weather. Firstly it would need to be a high IP (Ingress Protection) rating, such as IP66. This means the inverter is relatively impervious to water and dust. The inverter would also need UV (Ultra Violet) rated plastics, meaning the plastic housing of the inverter would not be overly damaged/degraded by sunlight.