The 6 Best exterior Weatherproof Outlet boxes (2023 reviews)

Enerlites line of box come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. The gang weatherproof outlet box can be mounted either horizontally or vertically to suit a wide range of outdoor applications. It allows horizontal application. It has a secure lockable tab for added protection, and mounting hardware is included. It can be used over any kind of outlet and any location. It is great for baby proofing.

They come with 2 opening fillers that you slide out to create an opening to change with your orientation, always keeping the holes underneath. It's easy to install and works perfectly. It is compatible with any decorator switch, decorator receptacle, or gfci receptacle, but enerlite devices should be used to achieve the best fit.

Why We Like This:

Excellent as a safety feature though
Installation was easy, very straight forward
Durable and a nice safety item for damp weather
Great box with an led indicating gfi outlet

Best For Quick Retro Fit: Sealproof exterior Weatherproof Outlet Box

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The sealproof exterior weatherproof outlet box's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This is exactly what you need for your twist lock plug on your pool. There are a pair of standard duplex inserts, but you can mix and match with rectangle and round. It can be used horizontally or vertically, is lockable and includes gasket and mounting hardware. The rear edges of the box have dense foam strips to reduce any moisture intrusion. The hinge is on the top and there is a small clip on the bottom for opening it. It opens up about 120 degrees, so the plug face is completely clear to plug any large plug into without interference. It comes with a customizable plug bezel.

Why We Like This:

Patented multi-configuration design, with up to 45 configurations, wheter gfci, duplex, switch, or round
Very easy to install and love how it comes with all different covers
Installed quickly and gives plenty of space for when items are plugged in
Deep to allow plenty of room for 12 awg or heavier cable

Best For pre fab Outlet pockets: Greenfield exterior Weatherproof Outlet Box

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The greenfield exterior weatherproof outlet box is the best reliable box on the market today. This exterior outlet cover plate is Made in the USA (how refreshing), looks good, functions well, and is fairly priced. It works wonders for protecting the button. It is a trap door seal that clamps tight when closed to create an effective seal. It keeps water out of this exterior outlet very well.

This cover is for a square outlet. They offer you a modicum degree of protection and that is all.

Why We Like This:

More worries water would enter an outside receptacle
Takes two hands and the spring is strong
Delivers what they promise

Best With Duplex: Taymac socket Cover

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The taymac socket cover's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The ability to have weatherproof "in-use" receptacles without having some enormous wart jutting out from the wall is awesome. It fits on many types of siding material. It includes optional siding flange, 21.0 cubic inch wiring capacity, (2) 0.5 in./0.75 in. This box has a 2 3/4" inward depth for large plugs/cords. It has the design is deep, but that makes it harder to line up and plug in your cord hard enough to fully seat. It has 2 knockouts for wire retainers or wire glands, plus multiple inserts to support various types of outlet or switch configurations. It is compatible with duplex, gfci (ground fault circuit interrupter), or round receptacle.

Why We Like This:

High quality and easy to install
Weatherproof, mounts horizontally or vertically, and mounts on stud or in the wall
Good investment for long term

Best For Outdoor Receptacle: Taymac exterior Weatherproof Outlet Box

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The taymac exterior weatherproof outlet box might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. It is great way to add a protected outlet to stucco. It fits on many types of siding material. It will work on a 2x4 stud wall. It is perfectly installed straight to a 24 which makes the job even cleaner. This is meant to be used with vinyl siding. It comes with complete installation instructions for setup with vinyl, wood, stucco, and other siding.

These have about 3-1/2” recessed spacing inside the box for plugs. It will work with existing stucco since the flanged area with the slots would fasten to the wall under the stucco. It is best for outdoor in-use outlets.

Why We Like This:

Perfect timing for a memorial day project
Best combination of ease of installation and results if installed during installation of siding
Several mounting options available depending on the need and/or function

Best For ground wire: Arlington exterior Weatherproof Outlet Box

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Arlington line of box come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. These are great boxes for outdoor use. The foam ring used between the box and the stucco is more than sufficient to weatherproff the install. It comes with a strip of caulking. The plug is included in the package and makes for a very simple and clean installation.

The box does that extremely well, the front translucent plastic cover snaps firmly into place and has a couple of options for getting the cables running out while shut. It is made for the thickness of brick, not a wallboard. It is removable for easier device installation.

Why We Like This:

Keeps the plugs nice and dry
Very deep, very well protected from the weather
One piece, recessed electrical box with weatherproof-in-use cover for flat surfaces in existing construction