Features a water tight "clamshell" design that enables you to simply close the Cord Connect around each end of the cord, and then twist to lock the cords together. Integral gasket withstands jet nozzle sprays, drip box tests and prevents water from reaching the electrical connection. Certified to a watertight rating of IPX1-IPX5. IPX1: Resistance to Water: Drip Proof IPX5: Resistance to Water: Water jet proof