The 5 Best large Outdoor Outlet Covers (2023 reviews)

It is important to have the well suited large outdoor outlet cover. In the following post, we will help you to select the best large outdoor outlet covers.

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Best Overall: Buy: Sealproof Outlet Box READ REVIEW

Best For GFCI Outlet: Buy: Taymac large Outdoor Outlet Cover READ REVIEW

Best For almost any application: Buy: Sealproof large Outdoor Outlet Cover READ REVIEW

Best For GFIC plug: Buy: Taymac Weatherproof Cover READ REVIEW

Best With regular plug: Buy: Bell large Outdoor Outlet Cover READ REVIEW

Best Overall: Sealproof Outlet Box

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Sealproof makes beautiful and outstanding cover with classic and higher-grade materials. It is perfect for a smart plug with extension cord running to outdoor string lights. It is designed to be flexible enough to open in a variety of ways to fit in a different location positions. It is also great design with extra space to perfectly plug in every device no matter the size. It can be used horizontally or vertically, is lockable and includes gasket and mounting hardware.

This is just wide enough to fit the Philips Hue Smart Plug, and deep enough to fit one end of a three pronged, one-to-two splitter. There is a cord that plugs into the recept., and that is for the float down in the tank, the actual pump plugs into that plug on the back of it. It is just a cover over the outlet. It is easy to install, and you have a choice of the hinge being at the top or at the side.

• Great for larger and wifi plugs
• Perfect size for a wifi smart plug to control outdoor lighting
• One of the new comers and featured product

Best For GFCI Outlet: Taymac large Outdoor Outlet Cover

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The taymac large outdoor outlet cover is capable of outshining several other cover featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This outlet cover really protrudes a lot from the siding. It covers the plug and cord very nice, but really sticks out about 6 inches. It allows easy installation, along with the base configuration with it's patented knock out technology that allows for a custom fit. It fits the large cord and the depth needed for the plug and cord to bend. It will not accommodate a 90 degree plug without grinding the plastic enclosure.

This cover works well although it is fairly flimsy. It provides good access to the outlet and keeps the cord dry.

• Extra depth is good for bigger extension cords but not as appealing
• Deep enough to house wifi plugs and plug in a small power source
• Comes with different plates depending on application
• Comes unlatched pretty easy, otherwise good

Best For almost any application: Sealproof large Outdoor Outlet Cover

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The sealproof large outdoor outlet cover gives the top-tier cover a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. This product protects outdoor outlets and blends well into soffit. It has a cover with a number of circular knock-outs of various sizes. It is large enough to have a heavy gauge plugged in and the cover closed for in use weather protection. It keeps dust out. It is also supplied with a variety of covers for plugs and switches, so it's good for almost any application.

The Cover is very versatile as it can be installed to open in any direction, left, right up or down. It is easy to install and use even with a heavy duty outdoor extension cords. This cover also works well to accommodate a small led night light to enable easy confirmation power is on for the electrical outlet. It comes with hardware for many different style outlets.

• Allows viewing outlets that have light to indicate gfi trip
• Great outdoor cover for a duplex outlet
• Easy to install, versatile, and very nice looking
• Well engineered and constructed, comes with hardware for many different style outlets

Best For GFIC plug: Taymac Weatherproof Cover

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Best part: taymac weatherproof cover costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It looks better than open plugs with the hinged receptacle doors. It is perfect for securing outdoor wi-fi outlets with lock. The "knock out" or "break away" holes are at the bottom (or top) of the unit when mounted vertically. The seals prevent moisture getting in during periods of non-use and protect connections when displays are active.

It is designed for a GFIC plug but has an adapter for a regular dual 110V receptacle. It has a very good outlet cover that protects outlets from the weather and outside elements.

• Solid construction, with room for a heavy duty cord
• Works great as a rv plug weather proof case
• Plenty of room for an extension cord with the cover closed
• Mounts easily and open easily and stays shut securely

Best With regular plug: Bell large Outdoor Outlet Cover

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention bell large outdoor outlet cover for regular usage. It looks a lot more high in than a plastic bubble cover, and is very durable and heavy duty. It can be attached either through outlet/switch to box, or to outlet/switch separately if available. There is no need to cut the outer cover as it is an in-use cover so it already has a provision for an extension cord to be used while plugged in to the receptacle.

These are made of die cast pot metal and are easily pried open. They have a latching feature to prevent them from opening with the wind and they can be locked or tie-wrapped if needed. It comes with a duplex insert pre installed but also has other inserts to fit GFI, round plugs or switches.

• A tamper & weather resistant ggci receptacle
• Low profile and easy to install
• A really nicely made exterior outlet cover