Panamax PF Power MIW-SURGE In-Wall Surge Protection System Review
Panamax PF Power MIW-SURGE In-Wall Surge Protection System
- Protect from surges with patented overvoltage protection
- Ultra-thin profile can allow equipment to hang less than one inch from the wall
- Compatible with Decora Adapter, Pass-Through Insert, Keystone 2-port adapter, MIW Signal Line Modules
- CSA Certified for code compliant installations
- Three-year product warranty
The Panamax MIW-SURGE delivers safe, protected AC power to flat panel displays, ceiling mounted video projectors and powered sub-woofers. It discreetly hides behind electronic equipment for a neat, clean, code compliant and professional installation. It is compatible with most standard electrical boxes and is backed by a three-year warranty.
Rating: 
(out of 3 reviews)
List Price: $ 69.95
Price: Too low to display
Panamax M5300-PM 11 Outlet Home Theater Power Conditioner Surge Protector
 | US $199.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 10:31:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $199.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
 | US $89.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 23:58:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $89.95 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
The Panamax PM8-GAV drastically reduces wasteful standby power.
Video Rating: 0 / 5
Review by C. Gilbert
Rating:
The product arrived on time and in a package consistent with the advertisement. Note: there is a disclaimer on the box that states the warranty is only “recognized” if the product was purchased through an authorized Panamax dealer. Not sure if Amazon is just that, but if you are going to purchase this Panamax PF then you will need to research that if you are concerned about this issue. It would have been good to know this up front prior to purchase. Probably would not have changed my mind, but at least know it up front. Install was easy, great template for the cut out required. Also, you will require a UL rated “typically blue or metal for outdoors power connection box” for the back side of the outlet portion. Remember to get this box if you plan on installing right away. Overall, great product, price is right, and it installs easily. Mounted behind a 50″ plasma. Mounted flush and comes with an all import right angle plug to reduce the space requirement behind the TV.
Review by Alex B
Rating:
I got this to insall behind my Plasma and also run HDMI and Coax cable through it. It’s a GREAT product, and very good value. However, you MUST BE PREPARED for installing this as this is definitely not plug&play. Specially you need to make sure to get the right Carlon BOX to put this in a drywall. I didn’t order that and I thought it fits to regular power boxes but it does NOT! Make sure you get Carlon SC200DV otherwise it’s a bitch to install. Also, I wish Panamax made HDMI connectors for it, but they don’t.
Overall, GREAT fit and finish, very professional look after install, and great value. Just make sure you do your homework before order/install.
Review by C. Ford
Rating:
After all the planning and work I’d done to make sure our TV room was wired properly, I was mortified to realize I’d left out a fairly important item – surge protection for my TV! Since my A/V equipment is installed in a closet 30 feet from the TV and I’d gone to great lengths to make sure no one ever saw any wires at all, I knew I needed an unusual surge protection solution.
I began looking and this product appeared to be perfect. Installing the product was straightforward and, even though I didn’t use any of the keystone jacks or other options for the right side of the unit, I can tell it would be simple to do so. The only concern I have is this: the box says you must use an electrical box with the outlet (makes sense) and old work box Carlon B114R will work. I couldn’t find that box anywhere so I tried standard 1 & 2 gang old work boxes, which did not work. The outlet is too deep to fit into the boxes’ tapered backs. And online photos of the B114R make it look exactly like a traditional single gang box. So I found myself needing to improvise – not the first time.
Hopefully it’ll protect my TV if it ever needs to but the outlet is well-built, easy to install, and priced right for a speciality item like this. (Similar items from other manufacturers seem far too expensive to me.)