No need for additional weatherproofing. I've had mine installed on my array for over a year and there is not any water intrusion.
The NEMA 4 metal box it is attached to however does sweat internally.
I totally know that and agree with you… i did it because it’s how I do most everything…it comes from working/ living on sea- going boats… look at any fitting / fixture or device… ask yourself “ how could this fail “..?
OK I see three ways …. Let’s prep it for all three… Done …. move on and forget it…
There is nothing wrong with the genuine IMO brand device the way it is… I just like an
extra layer of protection ( if practical and possible) for anything that has potential to create a domino effect…
if one is worried , then don’t mount potential sources of ignition on a wooden and asphalt shingle roof…
on yard mounted panels , the worst that happens is ya need a few new panels and try to figure out what happened and why…..
Avoid cheap Chinese knock offs ..there all over the place online … , buy the real deal , and live happy…
?, Roger That ., right on… copy,… Make it so,…10/4 front door…. Warp Nine Mr Sulu,…..
J.