Leviton T8280-I Decora Plus Surge Protective Duplex Receptacle, Hospital Grade, Tamper-Resistant, 15A/125V

Leviton T8280-I Decora Plus Surge Protective Duplex Receptacle, Hospital Grade, Tamper-Resistant, 15A/125V

The Leviton T8280-I is a Decora Plus surge protective duplex receptacle built to Heavy-Duty Hospital Grade standards, combining tamper-resistant shutters with integrated transient voltage surge suppression in a single NEMA 5-15R outlet. Rated 15 Amp, 125 Volt, 2-Pole, 3-Wire with self-grounding and back-or-side wire termination, it protects connected equipment with a 720 joules rating and 27kA maximum surge current per mode. Finished in Ivory, this receptacle is designed for demanding commercial, healthcare, and heavy-use residential applications where both durability and surge protection are required at the outlet.

Key Features

• Hospital Grade Construction: Heavy-Duty Hospital Grade build with a Polycarbonate body and Nylon face for long-term durability in high-traffic installations.
• Tamper-Resistant Design: Delrin® Acetal shutter mechanism helps prevent unauthorized insertion of foreign objects into the receptacle.
• Surge Protection: 720 joules rating with 27kA maximum surge current per mode per phase (L-N: 18kA, L-G: 9kA) and full rated current limiting for reliable transient suppression.
• Electrical Rating: Rated 15 Amp, 125 Volt, NEMA 5-15R, 2-Pole, 3-Wire configuration with self-grounding for dependable circuit performance.
• Flexible Termination: Back or side wire termination accommodates 14-10 AWG conductors, with brass triple-wipe line contacts for a secure connection.
• Built-In Diagnostics: Indicator light and audible alarm alert users to surge protection status.
• Corrosion-Resistant Hardware: Zinc-plated steel yoke and clamp nuts, with brass-plated steel grounding and terminal screws and brass-plated steel ground clips.
• Finish: Ivory finish coordinates with standard Decora Plus wall plates and trim.

Technical Specifications

• Body Material: Polycarbonate
• Face Material: Nylon
• Clamp Nuts: Zinc-Plated Steel
• Yoke: Zinc-Plated Steel
• Ground Clips: Brass-Plated Steel
• Grounding Screw: Brass-Plated Steel
• Terminal Screws: Brass-Plated Steel
• Line Contacts: Brass Triple-Wipe
• Shutter Mechanism: Delrin® Acetal
• Terminal Accom: 14-10 AWG
• Terminal Id: Brass-Hot, Green-Ground, Silver-Neutral
• Torque Range: 14-16 inch pounds
• Pole: 2
• Wire Count: 3
• Product Voltage: 125 VAC
• Mcov: 150V rms
• Vpr: L-N: 600V, L-G: 700V, N-G: 600V
• Joules Rating: 720
• Maximum Surge Current Per Mode Per Phase: 27kA (L-N:18kA, L-G:9kA)
• Nominal Discharge Current Rating: 3kA
• Short Circuit Current Rating: 5kA
• Current Limiting: Full Rated Current
• Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 2000V per UL498
• Noise Rejection: -30dB at 500kHz-30MHz
• Diagnostics: Indicator Light & Audible Alarm
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 60°C
• Ansi: C-73
• Nema: WD-6
• Nom: 57
• Product Id: Ratings are permanently marked on device

Typical Applications

• Healthcare Facilities and Patient Care Areas
• Commercial and Institutional Wiring Device Upgrades
• Data Rooms and Sensitive Electronic Equipment Circuits
• Heavy-Use Residential and Multi-Family Receptacle Replacement
• Renovation and New Construction Wiring Device Installations

Why Leviton?

Leviton engineers the Decora Plus T8280-I to Heavy-Duty Hospital Grade standards, pairing a Polycarbonate body and Nylon face with brass-plated steel terminal hardware and brass triple-wipe line contacts for dependable, long-service performance. Built-in surge protection with indicator light and audible alarm diagnostics gives installers and facility managers confidence that connected equipment is shielded from transient voltage events. This combination of tamper-resistant safety, robust construction, and integrated surge protection makes the T8280-I a dependable choice for professional electrical work.