We have two outlets that are inexplicably recessed into the ground and located under hanging plants. While others assure me that drips aren't a problem, I'm not convinced, and who wants water OR dirt getting into the outlet - so I've been looking for a cover, but all that's there and there are plugs to Protection from children and covers that protect from small children but not from water. I chose this outlet and was very satisfied. It was easy (well, without trying to hold the spring-loadedโฆ