About the Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G
This Panamax in-wall surge suppressor is a great solution for space-challenged areas, like behind a wall-mounted TV — or anywhere you need power protection without clutter. It installs just like a regular wall outlet, and protects your equipment from damaging power spikes using Panamax's rugged and reliable Protect-or-Disconnect circuitry.
Note: Installation by a licensed electrician is recommended.
Product highlights:
- in-wall surge protector with dual AC outlets
- both outlets feature Protect-or-Disconnect circuitry
- 2-color status indicator for "power on" and "line fault"
- 1350-joule surge protection
- UL 1449 Suppressed Voltage Rating: 330V
- maximum current rating: 15 amps
- designed for use with a Decora faceplate (not included)
- fits most standard single-gang plastic or metal boxes
- includes three wire nuts and two mounting screws
- 1-3/4"W x 4-1/8"H x 2-1/4"D
- warranty: 3 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # MIW-SURGE-1G
What's in the box:
Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G owner's manual
- 2-Outlet in-wall single-gang surge protector
- 3 Wire nuts
- Installation Instructions
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Easy DYI for anyone with basic wiring skill or experience. Just what I needed for this location to avoid a larger surge protector
Mark from Tuttle, OK
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In-wall surge
Crutchfield customer from Somerset, MA on 12/29/2018
Great product, very easy to install, fit well in existing wall box, looks good installed!
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Mark from Tuttle, OK on 12/18/2017
Easy DYI for anyone with basic wiring skill or experience. Just what I needed for this location to avoid a larger surge protector
Pros: Fits right in the single gang box I already had in place.
Cons: None.
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Perfect
Jim from South Jordan, UT on 9/25/2017
Huge upgrade over the cheap wall outlet. Everything about it is high quality and the peace of mind it provides when you plug your expensive components into it makes it a bargain at this price.
Pros: Cost effective means to protect ones investments.
Cons: None
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Great little GFCI
Jeffrey from Ballston Spa, NY on 8/20/2017
Great product if you want gfci protection but can't have a standalone unit. Was a direct swap for the standard outlet that was behind my wall mounted flat panel. Crutchfield is amazing.
Pros: Small
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Great Electrical Protection
C2Seas from Chatham, MA on 5/10/2017
Although it has not been called to duty, the specs on this unit are very good considering its size. It is a bit of work to get it into a standard electrical box, but it does fit if you size the excess wires correctly. I'm going to use this on the rest of my wall mounted electronics.
Pros: Perfect for behind wall mounted electronics. Has very strong electrical protection ratings and helps hide wires behind the wall mounts.
Cons: Like other reviewers, this is a tight fit. The key is to cut wires to the size you need and then fit into the box. It would be easier if it had screws rather than wire nuts for connections.
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 4/20/2017
This outlet provides better protection (clamping voltage and joules protection) than any others i have found. Plus Panamax stands by their products.
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Sleek Surge Protection
ColBurke from spring, TX on 3/25/2016
I bought two of the in wall surge protectors for places I wanted protection without having a strip surge protector. I knew from the other review it was going to be a tight fit for standard electrical blue boxes but I figured I would try anyway. The first installation took a while but I managed to get all wires crammed in and working, even with the outlet being a pass through. The second installation went much faster because I knew the length of wire i needed to get everything to fit well. Can't say much about the surge function yet, but if it does what it says I should be good.
Pros: Sleek Design. Straight forward install. Power indicating light
Cons: Hard to fit in normal blue Electrical box, but can be done.
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outlet surge protector
Matt from kansas city on 2/17/2016
Powered up as it should with the green indicator. I cannot say anything about the protection as no surge yet but I own other panamax surge protection products and they perform well. It does require a larger electrical box to fit properly.
Pros: In wall surge protection. Works great for a clean looking install for wall mounted tv.
Cons: large size may not work for every installation
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Surge protector
TomA from Tega Cay on 6/7/2014
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Surge Outlet for TV
Carl from Worcester, MA on 5/20/2014
Looks to to what it is needed for. Could not give it five stars as it does not fit in a standard box.
Pros: Great for wall mount TV's
Cons: Need to make sure it will fit in the outlet box.
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Great design, but too deep to use.
JoshP from Fredericksburg, VA on 5/8/2014
Love the design and the idea behind it. Would certainly be great for reducing the amount of space used behind your tv. Also great for hiding wiring! I can't give it a bad review because, in my particular situation, the box was too crowded and my existing wiring was too stiff to attach to outlet and fit this in the box. I wish I could use it, but I'll have to settle for the plug in surge protector.
Pros: Great design, good look
Cons: Pretty deep
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surge protector
epapa from Ohio on 3/26/2014
Bought a new flat screen TV and wanted the extra protection. This one has more surge protection ability than others I studied.
Pros: Ability to deflect large surge
Cons: Need a pretty large size box to install it.
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Panamax MIW-Surge-1g
Nelson from Bella Vista, AR on 12/25/2012
I purchased 5 of these units. 4 we put these in a bedroom that we changed into a hobby room with a murphy bed. We needed extra plugs so we changed two sets of one plug outlets to two plug outlets side by side and were able to keep the cords off the floors without adding surge protectors that just lay on floor to protect our TV and other equipment. The other outlet we put in wall for the master TV and we able to remove the surge protector that we had laying on shelve.
Pros: If these work as said no other type surge protectors will be needed. Which keeps it very clean looking. Very easy to install do need some basic electric handyman type skills.
Cons: Pricey but a good floor surge protector is pricey but a good value to protect your equipment!
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Just what I needed.
CJB from Alexandria, VA on 8/27/2011
Great way to avoid having a power cord hanging down the wall from your flat screen TV. I would advise that you use a larger 18 cu. in. wall box for mounting as it pretty much fills up a standard size box.
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Panamax surge protector
richard from Marble NC on 7/29/2011
This product is as described and is very easy to install Thanks
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More details on the Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G
Features & specs
| Type | In-wall | |
| Total AC Outlets | 2 | |
| High-Current Outlets | None | |
| USB Connections | None | |
| RF-EMI Filtering | No | |
| Joule Rating | 1350 | |
| Powerline Network Compatible | No | |
| Connected Equipment Guarantee | N/A | |
| Width (inches) | 1-3/4 | |
| Height (inches) | 4-1/8 | |
| Depth (inches) | 2-3/16 | |
| Weight (pounds) | --- | |
| Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 3 Years | |
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Features
Overview: The Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G is an in-wall, single-gang wall-outlet with surge protection. Two AC receptacles provide power protection for your connected components. Its designed to mount behind your electronic equipment and fits most standard single gang plastic or metal boxes. The MIW-SURGE-1G is designed for use with a Decora faceplate (not included). There is a 2-color status LED to indicate "Power On" and "Line Fault".
Note: CSA Certified for code compliant installations.
Protect or Disconnect Circuitry: The Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G safeguards your connected equipment against all surges. In the event of a catastrophic surge such as lightning, it completely disconnects AC power to your connected equipment.
Wiring: The Panamax MIW-SURGE-1G employs a standard 3-wire configuration.
- Black Wire: Connect the black (hot) wire to the black wire from the wall outlet.
- White Wire: Connect the white (neutral) wire to the white wire from the wall outlet.
- Green Wire: Connect the green (ground) wire to the typically bare ground wire.
Specifications:
- Energy Dissipation: 1350 Joules
- UL 1449 3nd Ed Voltage Protection Rating (3000A): 400V
- UL14429 2nd Ed Suppressed Voltage (500A): 330V
- Total Current Capacity: 15A
- Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G
- Line Voltage: 120V, 50/60Hz
3 Year Warranty: Panamax warrants to the purchaser of this Panamax audio/video component style power conditioner, for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase, that the unit shall be free of any defects in design, material or workmanship, and Panamax will repair or replace any defective product up to three years from the purchase date
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