• Ideal for point-of-use surge protection in industrial, commercial and residential applications.
• Normal and common mode surge protection (line to neutral, neutral to ground, and line to ground).
• LED monitor/indicator light shows protection status at a glance.
• Decora brand designer-style receptacle compliments any interior and coordinates with Leviton's complete line of Decora wiring devices.
• Single-gang matching wall plate included.

View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/I/61+9Ap1pCOL.jpg ) View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/I/71DZhjYI8qL.jpg ) Whole House Surge Protection ---------------------------- With the popularity of home automation devices, smart appliances, and other electronic equipment in today's homes, the requirement for "whole house" surge protection has become a necessity. The bottom line is surges or spikes can actually destroy any sensitive electronics within the device we use in our homes — such as high-definition TVs, computers, refrigerators, microwave ovens and more. Damage can range from complete failure to a reduction in useful life. So how do you protect your home from these damaging surges? You need to implement "Whole House Surge Protection," which requires three types of surge protective devices at three levels within the home. At the meter, the panel and the device, Leviton can protect you with a whole house surge protection network. Type 1 Surge Protective Devices are ed on the line side of the main service entrance (between the utility pole and where your electricity enters your service panel). These devices protect against external surges caused by lightning or utility capacitor bank sw. Type 2 Surge Protective Devices are ed to the load side of an electric service panel and protect against residual lightning energy and other internally generated surges, such as those caused by off/on sw of pumps, motors, HVAC units, etc. Type 3 Surge Protective Devices are typically used with TVs, computers, smart appliances and other sensitive electronic equipment. These devices provide point-of-use protection and are the last line of defense against voltage surges. Good, Better, Best Approach to Whole House Surge Protection ----------------------------------------------------------- Good-Surge protective outlet or surge protective strips to plug your , refrigerator, or even your HDTV into. Better-Surge protective outlet or surge protective strips and surge protective panel that protects your main electrical panel. Best-Surge protective outlet or Surge Protective Strips and Surge Protective Panel that protects your main electrical panel and a Meter Socket Adapter you would install by your main service entrance (between the utility pole and where your electricity enters your service panel). What's in the Box ----------------- Leviton 5280 Decora Duplex Surge Suppressor Receptacle, single-gang matching wall plate and instruction sheet. View larger ( https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/I/4108YhaSprL.jpg ) Leviton 5280 Decora Duplex Surge Suppressor Receptacle At A Glance: ----------------------------------------------------------------- * Available in 15 amp, 125-volt ratings * Indicator light provides visual indication that equipment is being protected * Advanced EMI/RFI Noise Filtering * Two outlets: multi-line surge protection (L-N, L-G, and N-G) * Features diagnostic LED for power and surge protection status * Back and side-wired design with durable metal ing strap * Point-of-use protection for up to 18,000 amps of surge current total * Wide variety of color options aid in identifying different types of equipment or applications * 10-year limited warranty