Panamax GPP8005 Max¨ Service Entrance Protector

by Panamax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.8 x 7.5 inches ; 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00013BLGS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,408 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Panamax GPP8005 Max Service Entrance Protector

Product Description

Protect motor-driven appliances in your home against electrical power surge damageRated for split/single phase panels up to 400AWeatherproof design and single-point ground 2 LED lights indicate protection status3-year $10000 appliance warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, Seems to be doing the job, June 20, 2008

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C. Pearson (New Hope, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panamax GPP8005 Max¨ Service Entrance Protector (Electronics)

As someone else said, this is not designed to replace surge protectors for your electronics or computers so don't stop using those if you get this. It's really meant to protect your motor driven appliances, like the fridge, freezer, furnace, etc. However, it certainly doesn't hurt to have the extra protection for the electronics too.

Installing this is a piece of cake if you know a little bit about electricity. You do need a 1/2" conduit locknut to secure this to your panel, you also need 1 30A double pole circuit breaker. I thought it would come with a locknut but it wasn't a big deal to pick one up along with the breaker. The hardest part of the install for me was just finding a good place to mount it. Once you figure that out turn the main breaker off, install the 30A double pole breaker & Panamax, and make connections. It's straightforward and the instructions that come with it are good.

Every house should have one of these!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panamax is the best!, February 9, 2009

By 

Peter Richter "Peter Richter" (Naples, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panamax GPP8005 Max¨ Service Entrance Protector (Electronics)

I've had this installed in my condo in Miami Beach for 5 years. It's survived several hurricanes, countless thunderstorms (in a 36 story building, you get hit constantly). I've never had any damages to any of my appliances, ceiling fans, etc. Computers and stereo equipment of course get additional surge protection suited for their sensitive nature (Panamax of course). I'm so happy I'm about to buy 3 more for the new house I'm building which has 3 panels. Panamax consistently backs their products with outstanding warranties. I've seen one outlet of a 6 output power bar literally fry and smoke and chunks of metal flew out (due to a serious problem on the connected equipment) yet no damage to very expensive and delicate equipment connected to the other outlets on the same power bar. I can't think of any recommendation higher than that.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, could have better specs, December 28, 2008

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Research Scientist "A guy who likes data" (Mid-Michigan) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Panamax GPP8005 Max¨ Service Entrance Protector (Electronics)

I ordered this service entrance surge suppressor in August for $73. Very easy to install on a breaker box- less than 5 minutes and the only tools needed were a screwdriver and pliers. A flashlight held by a helpful assistant is a good idea.

Reason for less-than-5 star rating is the 2700 joule specification for energy dissipation. That's low, considering that one can buy a Belkin outlet strip for $23 that has a 3960 joule rating. It's also not clear that Panamax's warranty will fully apply to this device when purchased through Amazon, as Panamax only warrants products bought through approved Internet vendors and it's not clear that Amazon has this status.

Interesting the price has risen from $73 to $120 in less than 6 months.