The 6 Best outside Electrical Box Covers (2023 reviews)

We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a cover. The bell outside electrical box cover is exactly that - it's a simple cover that hits all the right notes. This cover is metal, not plastic. It can replace any duplex outlet cover. There is another single door that has the square cutout needed by the bell. The spring covers are strong enough to come closed every time, yet give enough to not have to be pried open every time. They do not swing open as far as needed for some plugs. It is easy to attach to an existing outdoor electrical outlet. It is great as a replacement for the boxy clear plastic one.

Why We Like This:

Is also made out of a lighter material but is still metal though
Easy, heavy tension in the caps
Blends with gray and lighter structures

Best With Weatherproof: Enerlites outside Electrical Box Cover

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The enerlites outside electrical box cover's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This outlet will fit any standard size decorator receptacle or GFCI. It's a sturdy design with a rather small clearance for water to enter. It provides ample room for the plugs. It's great with a siding mounting base, weatherproof.

The depth of the cover allows various types of plugs to fit. It provides protection against pets and other animals. It's open at the bottom so some coming from that direction can get in. This product is easy to install. It is compatible with enerlites usb outlets, guide light outlets, and any standard decorator outlets or switches.

Why We Like This:

Locks tight and is somewhat child proof due to the latching mechanism
Very easy to install on existing outdoor receptacles
Can see the outlets and is weatherproof
Easy to install, and no problems with weatherproofing

Best For outside plug: Taymac outside Electrical Box Cover

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Not everyone likes to purchase cover for their daily purpose, but the taymac outside electrical box cover would be an anomoly. It can be used to protect outdoor water faucets too with a custom spacer. It includes 2 screws, adapters for various round outlet sizes, gfi and standard duplex. The plastic knock-out included with the box will fit many standard receptacles. Because it comes with proper tools and setup, you can refit all of your outdoor electrical boxes with the necessary weatherproofing to ensure safe and continuous operation. It is perfectly for a gfci outlet on the exterior of the shed that gets water exposure.

Due to the slim design, it fits perfectly and functions perfectly. They are definitely roomy for in-use,and even lockable with a padlock in-use.

Why We Like This:

Looks good and easy to use and lock closed
Good brand reputation

Best For small toggle style switches: Bell old Cover

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The bell old cover gives the top-tier cover a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. This enclosure is made to fit modern rocker style switches. It has technology with a patented universal fit adapter and a patented quick fit key hole mount installation that enables you to fit different size screws. It comes with some parts that would allow it to adapt to other types of outlets, as well as screws for mounting. It is setup for a gfci or "decora" switch.

It looks sturdy and sits in place professionally and has the appearance and feel of high quality. It opens fully out of the way of the outlets, but gravity keeps them closed when they are not in use. It comes with a lockable tab and a spring hinge closure. It is a great outlet cover to keep kids from touching the garbage disposal switch.

Why We Like This:

Perfect replacement cover, fit without modifications, nice quality
Fits both standard and decora outlets and comes with gaskets
Excellent product, precise and well designed
Durable, and can be used with gfi, like how it opens from bottom

Best With knockout: Sealproof outside Electrical Box Cover

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The sealproof outside electrical box cover has killer features for the price point. This is a very nice looking, low profile cover that just looks so much better than the typical "In Use Bubble Cover" type. This cover mounts to a metal outlet box to create a weatherproof seal. It will prevent splash water to get into the electric outlet. It can be setup to open to side or up. This is made as an outlet cover, not to be used with a plug or wire leaving the box.

The traditional outlet covers stick out very far, this is perfect for a location where you want it to hug the wall.

Why We Like This:

Perfect to cover an outlet over a sink
Easy to install, better than the old aluminum type
Easy to install and the slim design is perfect
Easy to install in all directions

Best For Outdoor socket: Taymac socket Cover

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The taymac socket cover is capable of outshining several other cover featured in this list in overall features in its price range. There is no GFCI outlet with built in z-wave. It is an outlet cover, looks and performs exactly as noted. It fits to existing outlets very easy to install, enough room to accommodate any size of cable or cables. It is sturdy and has plenty of room for the large gauge extension cord.

This is only a cover, there is a plate with it to give a choice of a plug as shown, or a round one, but this cover attaches to the box and can be mounted vertically or horizontally. It is big enough for the average transformer plug. It comes with a large variety or templates to fit different types of outlets. It is easy to install and helps keep the rain out.

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