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.

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At first glance, essentially the ad and accompanying description in the ad, it not apparent how this thing attached. From the the picture it would appear that there is a slot in the clear plastic cover. That is not the case, the cover is sealed to the box that is comes with on all sides. Now I had asked the obvious question prior to purchase "how does does it attach" and the bulk of the answers were "it attaches with two screws" Yes, it does but no other details beyond that.This object is essentially a box that attached to the front of your existing electrical box, utilizing the two screws that hold the outlet in place to your existing box.Step 1: Remove the screw holding the existing cover to the outlet and remove the cover plate.Step 2. Insert the plastic outlet filler into the rectangular hole in the black cover.Step 3. Loosen the screws that hold the receptacle plug to the existing box, back them out about 5/8". DO NOT REMOVE THEMStep 4. Use pliers to break out the tabs in the black box to accommodate how you will plug into the outeltsStep 5. The black box that is to be attached to your existing box has two slotted "Keyhole" openings that will fit over the screws you just loosened.Push the box in over the screw heads then slide the box to the side to lock the screws in place and tighten.Step 6. Attach the clear plastic cover. Now I noticed on allot of reviews that the cover is not that easy to attach. If you spray WD-40 on the hingesit snaps in easily.Why only 4 stars? Mainly because the opening in the bottom of the box will only allow 1 single cord to fit easily, so on a two gang receptacle makes the box redundant. Also the clearance from the back of the make end of the cord plugged into the respectable doesn't quite clear the cover. So the cord has to be pulled down pretty sharply to get the cover closed. The concept is good and its perfect for my application, which is providing power to weather proof trickle charger to a whole house gas generator, the execution could have been better on the part of the manufacturer. In 30 degree weather, electrical cords are as stiff as a board.

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!