If you only want to use the top two outlets then I'm fine with that. But if you try to plug a standard power strip into the bottom outlets, you won't be able to close the cover. I had to buy special cords with spade connectors to drain them and then plug extension cords into them. Art defeats the whole purpose of a weatherproof outlet. Now I have to tape the spark plugs with tape so they don't trip over the GFI when they get wet. I would not recommend this purchase to anyone.