Intermatic IG1240RC3 Whole Home Type-2 Surge Protection Device

by Intermatic

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From the Manufacturer

The need for surge protection products has increased dramatically and is expected to grow in the years ahead. Today's businesses rely on computers and computer systems to support transaction activities essential to the success of the business. If the computer is down, most activities stop and the business comes to a grinding halt. Power irregularities such as surges and spikes create performance problems for the systems handling essential transactions and sensitive information. Intermatic offers solutions to satisfy your protection requirements. The IG1240RC3 Type 2 Surge Protection Device provides greater capacity to handle surge energy (based on their close location to the service ground) compared to standard plug-in strips. Designed for 120/240 volt single or (split-phase) panels, the IG1240RC3 features one Green LED indicator for surge protection status on AC and 4 30" 12-gauge leads. Designed to meet ANSI/UL1449 3rd Edition requirements. Applications include

Product Description

The Intermatic IG1240RC3 Whole House Surge Protector features six modes of protection and is recommended for residential and light commercial applications. It is intended for installation on 120/240 volt AC panels. The IG1240RC incorporates the newest dev

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003NVLWN2
• Item model number: IG1240RC3
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,059 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #87 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Power Protection > Surge Protectors

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works!, May 25, 2011

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R. Costello (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews

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I had this surge protector on my pool equipment when my house received a large electrical spike from lightning, it worked as advertised and saved my electrical panel and pool equipment. The surge protector itself was fried!! Make sure you check it after a strike like that and replace it quickly. I keep an extra one in the basement in preparation for the next potential lightning strike.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Item, November 3, 2011

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matt151617 (Plattsburgh, NY) - See all my reviews

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This is a great item. Not sure if I'll ever see it work, but it's good for piece of mind.

Installation was easy. I moved a double pole breaker at the top of the panel to the bottom (just extended the wires with a twist connector). The warnings about not piggybacking off of high draw or sensitive circuits concerned me, so I added 2 individual 20 amp breakers. I have plenty of extra room in my panel and breakers are only $3.50 each, so I figured it was better to have the spd on its own circuit. I also had to buy a male and female PVC adapter along with 10ft of conduit (only needed about 8 inches of it). Because of other wires coming out of the panel knockouts, I had to extend the spd to about a foot out from the panel. Hooked all the wires up, trimmed the extra wire, and restored the power. Works great, green light is on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace of mind, October 21, 2011

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No circuit panel should be without one. When you think of all of the electronic devices that you have that could be destroyed by a power surge, why take the risk? This device is what you need to help tip the odds in your favor. I live in Southeast Florida which has been called the lightning capital of the world. I installed it and so did my neighbors all over my community.