TayMac MM510C Single-Gang Horizontal/Vertical Weatherproof Receptacle Cover, 3.75 Inches Deep, Clear

This review is on product and InstallProduct : Taymac MM510C Weatherproof Single Outlet Cover Outdoor Receptacle Protector, 3-1/2 Inches Deep, ClearPurchased : May 19, 2017.1. AppearanceInstalled, this looks a lot better than my old solution. Don’t ask :) being fickle on the appearance. This was selected because it looks good. And it does.2. Build qualitya product that’s professionally designed, and has a good seal against the wall or base of your box there’s no awkward lines, or flat surfaces on the top to collect moisture.3. Install ease of usePunching out the cable exit hole at the bottom was simple: I suggest using a good flat pliers to remove it carefully. Mine didnt crack. But I would worry it would with the wrong tooling. . But if not using one the shell is thick hopefully UV resistant acrylic or plastic. Not sure of construction. While the base is black plastic. This comes with adaptor plates that snap in with 2 little tabs on the top and bottom on the inside. It works with several types of outlets, gfi, circular phase ect.. Just pop it in and then install.If you have an existing to be removed outdoor weatherproof that have screws, be sure to try those incase the the Taymac MM510C needs the length of screw to fit. The included screws may work also.Once you line up the holes, there is a slotted screw head on top and bottom and other additional holes to mount this with. If you use the longer screws and you can slide the top or bottom one and tighten it slightly, you can line up your other screw and torque it slightly to create the seal with the foam base. (when I mean torque. Don’t go plumber water proofing. Just make sure it’s not warped and just sitting flat and effective.You have 2 options to install the Piano type hinge. Either top or side (not both) so don’t get confused here. To install you line them up and slide the hinge pin into it’s hole for each hinge finger. (simple)Overall, this install was pretty easy, flat tip screwdriver to remove the faceplate cover, Phillips tip screwdriver for the MM510C.Tools needed overviewPhillips tipFlat TipPliers4. (expected life span)Based on the build quality, I would assume this will last a long time.5. TLDR synopsisThe MM510C comes in different(dfifernt model numbers) colors to match your exterior, check your siding or brick color, and see if you can make this look great when it’s installed. Cause it will. It’s easy to install, is built really well. And has a few plates for GFI type outlets/phase (round) and regular, you don’t have to change anything. Just take the existing cover plate off and put this on. Once installed it looks great. I like the installed cord depth, altho you can’t put one in on the bottom if it’s a straight plug type. But the top plug works fine. For the bottom I would assume a flat 90 type plug would work fine. The door will open for temp use on any plug type you are using.This passed the wife test. We use this for a pool pump connection and I’ll be getting another for our lighting in the front yard.

Let's be honest, outdoor outlets take a beating. Between the sun, rain, and who-knows-what-else Mother Nature throws their way, they need some serious protection. That's where this little gem, the TayMac MM510C Cover, comes in.This thing is a lifesaver! It took me all of two minutes to install (seriously, even a DIY newbie like me could handle it), and it fit my outlet perfectly. No more worrying about rain shorting out my circuits or my expensive Christmas lights going kaput. Plus, it's made from some tough stuff that feels like it can withstand anything.Here's the deal: if you have outlets braving the elements, grab this cover. It's easy to install, keeps your outlets safe, and gives you peace of mind. What more could you ask for? Five stars all the way!

Easy to install, and it works to shield the cord for my new heated pet water bowl.

Again, nice thing, without me checking, was it replaced the badly damage one by sunlight that was already on the house. This is the base-cover only, below it is a GFI plug and box already mounted to the house. The same two screws that install a standard faceplate hold it in place, it was a snap to replace it. Clever design allows it to be mounted horizontal or vertical with cover opening upwards. I do agree with an other reviewer that installing the cover on the base is a bit tricky. Have to install the black base first to guard against interference issues with house siding and easy access to install screws. Trying to install clear cover was tricky getting everything to align without breaking any tabs-stops...be patient, use brains not strength and it will snap into place. My only second thought was I replaced because the clear part really discolored and turned yellow. Maybe buying the grey cover one in the first place, if the look does not offend you, it would solve this problem and it would last forever.

A recent hailstorm knocked the previous one right off of the front of our house and broke it. Needed a quick replacement before the next rain so water wouldn't get into the receptacle. This one fit perfectly and was easy to install.

Given that I had no knowledge of what I was doing, spent way too much time reading and thinking. Basically, for a Standard outlet, simply unscrew the old cover and screw on the new. Took me longer to find a screwdriver than to replace the unit. Well made, durable, waterproof and works. There is plenty of room for standard plug so don’t sweat over replacing with flat plug model. A good purchase.

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This was mostly easy to install. Until the drought in California relents, I won't know how well it actually performs. I did have two installation concerns.1. On the back side of the box, there is a foam gasket that is supposed to give a weather seal against the junction box behind. But that foam was a little crushed near the corners. I screwed this product on nice and tight, compressing the gasket, but given its uneven thickness to begin with, I'm not 100% confident it's making a good seal. If it turns out it leaks, it'll be an easy bead of silicone to fix the problem.2. The hinged plastic cover snaps onto the back half of box. You line up four plastic hinge pins on the box with matching holes on the cover, and slide sideways till it snaps in place. Sounds easy, but I found it to be a real PITA before I finally got it.