Why You Can Trust Leviton Devices are Reliable

Just look at all of these tests:

1. Abrupt Removal of Plug Test - In order to see whether breakage of a receptacle interferes with its function or strength, a 10-pound weight is dropped from at least 2 feet. This yanks a plug from the receptacle . After all this, the receptacle must be able to hold a 0.184" diameter grounding pin (that also weighs four ounces).

2. 500 Pound Crush Test - By placing plugs and connectors between steel plates that slowly increase in their force of weight (all the way up to 500 pounds!), Leviton ensures that devices used in [heavy-duty] environments won't be broken or damaged after harsh wear and tear.

3. Impact Test - Leviton actually surpasses UL requirements by dropping a 10 pound weight on plugs/connectors from 36 inches above. Again, this test ensures that this kind of scenario wouldn't damage or interfere with any device's function.

4. Cord Pull Test - A fourth test involves pulling plug/connector cords with 10 pounds of force for two hours. Not only that, but the pulls are rotating ones, which go around in a 3-inch circle. After all this, the cord insulation on devices cannot have any cuts or tears, and the various parts of the cord cant be out of place any more than 1/32-inches.

5. Mechanical Drop Test - Their last test has plugs and connectors suspended by the cord and then released. Once they fall 45 inches, they hit a hard wood surface. This same motion is repeated 1,300 times to ensure the device still wouldn't be damaged in a way that hinders performance.

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