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Leviton's family of Extra Duty While-in-Use Covers

Protecting your outdoor outlets from the elements is easy with the new Leviton Extra Duty While-in-Use Covers. These non-metallic covers are ruggedly constructed to protect devices from moisture, debris and insects, while providing easy access to outlets. Extra Duty While-in-Use Covers are available in both vertical and horizontal configurations; this ensures a secure fit and neat appearance when mounted to surfaces including siding, brick and cement. The UV resistant polycarbonate cover and base protect wiring devices from rain, snow and temperature extremes without breaking, cracking or discoloration. Stainless steel hinge pins offer added strength and resistance to the rigors of daily use.

Leviton Extra Duty While-in-Use Covers are available in solid Gray or Clear with a gray base. They are ideal for use with lawn equipment, pools, hot tubs, holiday and landscape lighting, outdoor entertainment systems, barbeques, fountains, vending machines and a host of other outdoor electrical applications.

What's in the Box

Leviton 5980-UCL While-in-Use Cover for GFCI/Decora, and adapter plates for Duplex and Single Outlet, Vertical, Clear.

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Leviton While-in-Use Cover for GFCI/Decora, Duplex & Single Outlet
At a Glance:
  • Pre-mounted heavy-duty gasket provides a weather-resistant seal which protects from moisture and adds to ease of installation
  • Protects outdoor outlets from moisture, debris, and insects
  • Great for use with lawn equipment, pools, hot tubs, landscape/holiday lighting
  • Compliant with 2014 National Electrical Code for "extra duty" application hoods for outlets in damp or wet locations
  • Stainless steel hinge pins offer added strength to rigors of daily use
  • Opening accommodates Decora devices; adapter plates included for duplex and single outlets
  • Virtually indestructible
  • Safety lock feature
  • cULus listed


  • Compliant with 2014 National Electrical Code for "extra duty" application hoods
  • Ruggedly constructed to protect outlets from moisture, debris and insects
  • Available in both horizontal and vertical configurations
  • Includes two inserts to cover the cord openings to prevent insects and debris from entering the cover while not in use
  • Standard opening accommodates Decora GFCI devices; additional adapter plates included for duplex and single outlet openings

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