I see these all over the place at work as EMO (emergency off) buttons and never really thought about using one at home. This is definitely a quality switch. The weatherproof case has seals and gaskets all over to keep the internals dry. The nut that holds the cables to the box tightens down and created a great weatherproof seal. The included screws help hold the lid in place. I wired the switch so that depressing it turns "on" the electronics, and releasing it turns them "off". I used this as a switch to control the water pump for my kid's water table. I thought they would have an easier time pressing the switch in than out, and I will most likely be the one turning it off, so I don't mind that you have to twist to reset the switch. It would be very easy to set it up opposite (the way I usually see these switches wired) so that it was easier to turn off your equipment than on.The weatherproof case has already come in handy as the first thing my son did after turning on the water was spray the case...Anyway, this is a great quality switch that will keep the elements out. I would definitely recommend it.