These are the more conventional surge protectors used to protect products in the home. Panel and meter based products protect the “white appliances” such as refrigerators, freezers, washers & dryers, sump pumps, trash compactors & garbage disposals, stoves microwaves and dishwashers.  Lower voltage protection is offered in the form of plug in products for computers, fax machines, telephone lines and the lower voltage circuit boards on the white appliances.