Leviton Residential Surge Suppression Solutions

What is a power surge and how can I protect my home?

A power surge, or voltage transient, is a brief electrical spike that occurs on power, cable and telephone lines. The duration is typically in the thousandths or millionths of a second, sometimes recurring.

Most people associate surges with storm activity and lightning. However, many daily events, from utility work to periods of higher-than-average usage cause small surges and disturbances inside the home happen every day. While these routine events may not render obvious damage, they could diminish the lifespan of your equipment and appliances over time.

At the panel...

Type 1 & Type 2 Surge Protective Devices are mounted on the line side of the main electric service entrance panel (between the utility pole and where the electricity enters the service panel).

IDEAL SOLUTIONS:   51110-SRG    |   51120-3R    |   55208-ASA

At the breakers...

Type 2 Surge Protective Panels are mounted to the load side of an electric service panel and protect against residual external power disturbances as well as internally generated power surges, such as those caused by the OFF/ON switching of pumps or motors.

Ideal Solutions:  32120-1  |  51120-1  |  All SPD Panels

At the device...

Type 3 Surge Protective Devices include things like surge protective receptacles, strips and plug-in adapters for shielding computers, smart phones, gaming systems, and HDTVs from harmful transients. They're installed at the point-of-use and serve as your last line of defense in protecting your investments.

Ideal Solutions:  SPD Receptacles  |  SPD Strips