LevitonWeatherproof Outlet Box, Extra Duty 1-Gang While-In-Use Cover Includes Inserts for Single, Duplex and Decora/GFCI Receptacles, Vertical Mount, Plastic Enclosure, 5980-UCL, Clear

Instead of the rectangular 1 gang exterior outlet junction boxes my house came with the circular junction boxes. It was difficult for me to find a reasonably priced weatherproof outlet cover that would fit. This cover is smaller and more compact than the Intermatic outlet cover that was installed when I bought the house. This cover is also secured to the same two mounting points as the electrical outlet so it is really secured to the wall after installation. The cover could be painted to match the wall it is mounted to if needed but I like the gray contrast instead. It is extremely easy to install and it takes less than 5 minutes.

Fit great and installed easily. Great product.

Please ignore any negative reviews. This a a very high quality product made with heavy duty plastic with the hinges, cover and inserts all machined to fit perfectly. The gasket is thick and covers the whole back except where the outlet is so provides great water protection. There will still be some uneven surfaces where you should either fill potential paths for water with silicone sealant or not use this type of cover.Put the top side of the rectangle outlet insert (single or double) under the gasket with the flat side with numbers/words on it facing outwards. Push in the bottom side firmly to get it inside the gasket as well. The inserts for the wire holes fit snugly in the middle of the cut outs. Put the round side in and push firmly on the flat side until it is all the way in.The screws supplied are a bit short but you don’t need them since you have to remove the outlet screws to connect this cover so just reuse those longer screws.

The clear plastic doesn’t fully close but haven’t seen any issues with water going in after rain.

Fit great

Bought this to replace an exterior outlet cover that broke. Easy to install and works great. I recommend it.

I used the Leviton 5981-UCL While-in-Use Cover to replace the original 50 year old outdoor outlet covers on my house. The original covers were water resistant only while not in use. Inside the covers, I installed Leviton GFWT1-W Self-Test SmartlockPro Slim GFCI Weather-Resistant and Tamper-Resistant Receptacles with LED Indicator.The cover does its job of providing weather protection while a cord is plugged into the receptacle. Small plastic slugs are used to seal off the underside of the cord pass-through while no cord is in the receptacle. To fully utilize the while-in-Use feature, the plastic slug needs to be removed from the cover. My only concern would be misplacing the small slug once I remove it. It would have been nice if the cover had a built-in storage slot to hold these slugs when they are removed and cords are plugged into the receptacle. I will have to remember to tape the plug to the inside of the cover. This is not a deal-breaker.This is the best while-in-use cover that I found in order to bring my outdoor plugs up to current NEC standards. I like the see-through cover better than the opaque covers because anyone who needs to use the outlet can immediately see where it is without having to guess. This also discourages people from flipping the cover open to see what is in there. The less tampering and fooling around, the better. The cover came with a high quality gasket that sealed the back side against the exterior wall. Caulk should be applied as necessary but I did not find this necessary. The cover is attractive and provides excellent protection and weather resistance.

Works good, easy to install. The quality is ok, it should do the job.