The security has so far been a good investment. It is to protect the plug of outdoor lighting from wind and weather durable in use. The illumination is not permanently in operation, and is turned on by plugging in the plug of an extension cord. In operation, the lighting, the male coupling is still protected by the box. The only drawback is the size of the box. If you have longer or wider plugs or sockets it may be closely related to the accommodation.