A description of the Leviton 5300-HT2 20A wall mountable power strip: 20A configuration three prong nylon base Hospital Grade plug. 6ft. 12/3 AWG captive hard wired cable. Unswitched L-N 500V L&N-G 600V surge, reset, and indicator board. Power and Protection Indicator Lights. 3 - 20A Tamper Resistant Hospital Grade Duplex (6 outlets) fastend with keyed hex screws. 12 AWG solid copper positive and neutral wire, brass ground plate. 952 Joules, 1875 W, Max Surge Current 51kA. 15 3/4"L x 3"W x 2"H, 5 lbs.
After the 3 lb. 15A Belkin 10-Socket Metal Surge Master’s illuminated red plastic power toggle switch decomposed over time and its spring scattered red toggle bits it was time to show some resect to the dedicated PS Audio 20A duplex circuit powering our modest Elite plasma home theater system.
You won’t find the Leviton brand mentioned in any home entertainment periodical but I wouldn’t be surprised if a majority of higher end stuff is being fed AC from their 15A duplex wall receptacles. Regardless, this is not a review of any sonic or visual improvement. This system no longer sags during powering up from the same dedicated 20A circuit. Resistance?
Internally, the 5300’s wires are neatly dressed and the clamping screws were all very tight. This is simply a robustly wired hospital grade $120.67, including shipping and CA. sales tax, and what now seems to be an extension of a dedicated 20A circuit. Its five pound weight may just out muscle your garden hose power cables. Beware some retailers are asking well over $300. so shop it.
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