Eaton WIUX-1GY While-in-Use Cover - NEMA Compliant
Part Number: WIUX-1GY
Quick Summary
Eaton WIUX-1GY While-in-Use cover protects outdoor electrical outlets and switches in wet environments. Engineers often face maintenance downtime and compromised seals when choosing covers that don’t fit or fail under stress. With NEMA compliant construction and extra‑duty protection, it delivers reliable weather sealing even in heavy rain and spray. The design prioritizes flexible installation with horizontal or vertical orientation, standard wallplate compatibility, and a compact footprint to minimize space while maximizing protection. This combination helps reduce overall operating costs and extends service life for outdoor electrical infrastructure.
Product Information
Extended Description
WIUX-1GY Eaton: Eaton While-In-Use Extra Duty Cover 1G Gray
Product Name
Eaton While-in-Use cover
Catalog Number
WIUX-1GY
UPC
032664006418
Product Length/Depth
3.48 in
Product Height
5.88 in
Product Width
3.93 in
Product Weight
0.01 lb
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Special features
3.125 in deep, Extra Duty
Type
While-in-use weather protective cover
Cutout
Multiple Configurations
Orientation
Horizontal, vertical
Wallplate size
Standard
Color
Gray
Environmental conditions
Wet
Mounting method
Surface
Number of gangs
1
Material
Polycarbonate
Extra Duty while-in-use weather protective covers
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUX-1GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUX-1GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUX-1GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUX-1GY
Feature: Extra‑duty, 3.125 in deep weather protective cover provides rugged protection for exposed outlets. Business Impact: Extends service life in harsh environments and reduces replacement cycles, lowering total cost of ownership. Application: Outdoor outlets and switches in industrial facilities, campuses, and utility sites. Feature: Wet environment, NEMA compliant construction guards against moisture intrusion and corrosion. Business Impact: Improves reliability and compliance in sprinkler zones, construction sites, and shipyards. Application: Wet-duty enclosures and weather‑protected installations. Feature: 1‑gang, polycarbonate, gray cover with multiple configurations and standard wallplate size. Business Impact: Lightweight yet durable, enabling easy retrofits and fast installation. Application: Retrofit projects and new builds requiring quick deployment. Feature: Horizontal or vertical orientation with multiple cutout configurations. Business Impact: Installation flexibility reduces site planning time and inventory complexity. Application: Surfaces with varied mounting constraints. Feature: Surface mounting method and extra‑duty design simplify installation and maintenance workflows. Business Impact: Minimizes downtime during setup and servicing. Application: Surface-mounted outdoor outlets across industrial facilities. Insight: The WIUX‑1GY’s balanced combination of materials and geometry supports cost-efficient maintenance programs while meeting demanding environmental requirements.
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FAQs
The WIUX-1GY supports multiple configurations for cutouts and offers horizontal or vertical orientation, enabling flexible installation on surface-mounted, 1-gang outlets or switches. Its standard wallplate size streamlines retrofits, reduces SKU proliferation, and helps maintain consistent protection across diverse enclosures in industrial settings.
Yes. The cover is designed for surface mounting with a standard wallplate size and 1-gang footprint, making it compatible with common electrical boxes and outdoor enclosures. Its polycarbonate construction adds robustness while keeping weight low, simplifying retrofit projects and minimizing installation time for facilities upgrades.
Key specifications include length/depth of 3.48 inches, height of 5.88 inches, width of 3.93 inches, and a weight of 0.01 lb. The body is polycarbonate, finished in gray, delivering a durable, weather-resistant solution suitable for wet environments and corrosive settings.
Yes. The WIUX-1GY is NEMA compliant, ensuring a defined level of weather protection for outdoor and damp environments. While other standards like CE or IP ratings are not listed in the data, NEMA compliance provides a clear baseline for reliability in harsh industrial outdoor applications.
By providing extra‑duty, weather‑protective sealing in a compact 1‑gang cover, WIUX-1GY reduces moisture ingress and corrosion risk, lowering maintenance frequency and extending component life. The versatile orientation and configuration options ease installs, retrofits, and ongoing servicing, supporting higher uptime in outdoor electrical infrastructure.