Bell (Hubbell) 5101-0 Horizontal GFCI Weatherproof Cover, Gray
A sturdy horizontal GFCI flip cover for damp spots, not for cords left plugged in.
We bought Greenfield CGFIHPS Weatherproof Electrical GFCI Outlet Box Cover, Gray (Horizontal). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is the same kind of gray, die cast, horizontal GFCI flip lid cover from a major electrical brand with a published spec sheet.
The short version
- Replacing a worn flip cover on a horizontal GFCI outlet
- Outdoor outlets under a porch roof or eave that are used briefly and then closed
- The outlet is in a wet location and cords stay plugged in
- Your GFCI is mounted vertically
- You need room for a timer or bulky plug
What owners like
- Metal construction from a major electrical brand with a published spec sheet
- Low profile at 0.75 in deep
- Comes with the gasket and screws needed to install
Common complaints
- Weather protection only works with the lids closed, so it does not cover a plugged in cord
- Horizontal only, so it will not fit a vertically mounted GFCI
Based on No owner reviews for this cover could be read. Themes come from Hubbell's product page, the Amazon listing, an electrical supplier listing and a state fire marshal code interpretation on in use covers..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
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What it does
A one gang, horizontal mount, die cast aluminum weatherproof cover with self closing lids for a GFCI receptacle; reviewed here in place of the Greenfield CGFIHPS cover it closely matches.
- Fits a single GFCI receptacle mounted horizontally
- Powder coat finish sold for weather and scratch resistance
- Self closing lids keep weather out when the outlet is not in use
- Gasket and mounting hardware included
- Sibling models cover vertical GFCI (5103-0) and other finishes
A solid choice for a horizontal GFCI outlet in a covered or damp spot, or one that is only used now and then. The trade-off is that the lids only seal when closed, so an outlet in a wet location with cords left plugged in needs an in use cover instead.
How it compares
Specs
- Configuration
- 1 gang, horizontal, GFCI
- Material
- Die cast aluminum, gray powder coat
- Lid
- Self closing flip lids
- Size
- 4.563 in wide, 2.813 in high, 0.75 in deep
- Listing and rating
- UL Listed, NEMA 3R per Hubbell
- In the box
- Gasket, installation hardware, multilingual instructions
Worth knowing
- The self closing lids protect the receptacle only when it is not in use.
- A state code interpretation of NEC 406.9(B) says 15 and 20 amp receptacles outdoors in wet locations need an enclosure that is weatherproof whether or not a plug is inserted.
- Turn off power at the breaker before replacing an outlet cover.
Questions
Is a flip lid cover allowed on an outdoor outlet?
In wet locations, 15 and 20 amp receptacles must be weatherproof whether or not a plug is inserted, which a flip lid does not do. Check your local code before choosing.
Does the Bell 5101-0 fit a GFCI outlet?
Yes. It is sold as a one gang horizontal cover for a GFCI receptacle.
Is the Bell 5101-0 metal?
Yes, die cast aluminum with a gray powder coat finish.
Does it come with a gasket?
Yes, along with installation hardware and instructions.
Sources
- Hubbell (Bell): 1-Gang Weatherproof Cover, Horizontal, GFCI, Gray (5101-0)
- Amazon.com: BELL 1-Gang Gray Horizontal GFCI Weatherproof Electrical Outlet Cover 5101-0
- Platt Electric Supply: Hubbell-Raco 5101-0 Weatherproof Cover, 1-Gang, GFCI, Horizontal, Aluminum
- NC Office of the State Fire Marshal: 406.9(B) In-Use Type Receptacle Covers in Wet Locations
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.