Leviton 5280-W 15A, 125V Decora Plus Duplex Surge Suppressor Receptacle, Industrial Grade, White

With the growing popularity of home automation devices, smart appliances, and other electronic equipment in today's households, the need for "whole house" surge protection has become a necessity. The reason is simple - surges or spikes can potentially destroy any sensitive electronics within the home, including high-definition TVs, computers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and more. The damage can range from complete failure to a reduction in the useful life of these devices.

To safeguard your home from these damaging surges, you need to implement a "Whole House Surge Protection" system, which requires three types of surge protective devices at three different levels within the home: at the meter, the panel, and the device.

Type 1 Surge Protective Devices are installed 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 switching.

Type 2 Surge Protective Devices are mounted on the load side of an electric service panel and protect against residual lightning energy and other internally generated surges, such as those caused by the on/off switching of pumps, motors, HVAC units, and the like.

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 act as the last line of defense against voltage surges.

Leviton offers a comprehensive whole house surge protection network to safeguard your home:

Good - Surge protective outlet or surge protective strips to plug your tablet, refrigerator, or even your HDTV into.

Better - Surge protective outlet or surge protective strips and a surge protective panel that protects your main electrical panel.

Best - Surge protective outlet or Surge Protective Strips, a Surge Protective Panel that protects your main electrical panel, and a Meter Socket Adapter that you would install by your main service entrance (between the utility pole and where your electricity enters your service panel).

One example of Leviton's surge protection solutions is the Leviton 5280 Decora Duplex Surge Suppressor Receptacle. This device offers the following features:

• Designed for point-of-use surge protection in industrial, commercial, and residential applications
• Provides normal and common mode surge protection (line to neutral, neutral to ground, and line to ground)
• Features an LED monitor/indicator light to show the protection status at a glance
• Comes with a Decora brand designer-style receptacle that complements any interior and coordinates with Leviton's complete line of Decora wiring devices
• Includes a single-gang matching wall plate

By implementing Leviton's whole house surge protection network, you can effectively safeguard your home's sensitive electronics from the potentially devastating effects of power surges and spikes, ensuring the longevity and reliable performance of your valuable devices.

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