New style in-use GFCI receptacle cover

[jar546]

I’m seeing more of these and they make complete and total sense. Are you seeing them in your areas? I think they will last a lot longer and not be broken like many of the other plastics.

 

[cda]

Do you have a brand or link

 

[jar546]

Here is a link if anyone wants to buy one:

https://amzn.to/3qlI7xm

 

[Msradell]

I haven't seen one of those yet but they certainly make sense. I do wish they were metal instead of plastic however, I always try to use metal ones for outside use, they just take a lot more abuse without breaking.

 

[fatboy]

Nice.......yes, metal would be better.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

The NEC requires "heavy Duty" which means metal. But you can use it per IRC.

 

[Paul Sweet]

Thanks for the link. I might try them on a house I'm building.

 

[ICE]

Old news travels fast.

 

[SCBO1]

Haven't seen them use here. UL certified.

Not sure ICE can allow them, Prop 65?

 

[jar546]

Haven't seen them use here. UL certified.

Not sure ICE can allow them, Prop 65?

Not sure if they are listed with any NRTL agency but who says they have to be listed? They don't carry current or fault current. They are not an electrical device. They are made by a major electrical manufacturer.

 

[ICE]

These have been available for years. Probably not appropriate if the attachment plug is inserted permanently. The accordion rubber might not last if exposed to UV light for a long time.

 

[mark handler]

UL LISTED AND NEMA RATED

 

[mark handler]

The NEC requires "heavy Duty" which means metal. But you can use it per IRC.

My code book says “extra duty,” not "heavy Duty"

 

[jar546]

My code book says “extra duty,” not "heavy Duty"

And those covers are compliant with 406.9 for extra duty so there we go.

 

[ADAguy]

Have on next to my BBQ but covers break easily.

 

[ICE]

Have on next to my BBQ but covers break easily.

I broke one trying to open it during an inspection. Had to write a correction.

 

[SCBO1]

I broke one trying to open it during an inspection. Had to write a correction.

I've broke one too!
and over time I suspect that the UV will break the clear bubble type down if exposed to the sun.