I have a ‘herd’ of outdoor cats who depend upon multiple heated, beds, kennel pads, houses, water bowls, etc., throughout the long cold winter. Unfortunately, I have only one double-outlet for all of these necessities on my covered porch. A couple of years ago, seeking a power strip rated for outdoor use, I purchased one of these. It worked beautifully for my needs. This year, I invested in a second to accommodate the many items I need to plug in at the same time. The cats are warm and happy and so am I.....plus, I can turn off the whole strip with an easy flip of the lighted switch, in case there is an unseasonably warm day.