Abstract: Replaceable surge protector assemblies suitable for telephone network interfaces. It has a surge suppresser element covered by a receptacle. In one embodiment the receptacle has an electrically insulating, hollow housing having a top, a floor, opposing side walls, a closed end and an open end defining a central cavity having inside walls. A slot extends through the floor from the open end a part of the distance toward the closed end. A handle projects outwardly from the top. In another embodiment, the receptacle has an electrically insulating, hollow housing element having a tops opposing side walls, opposing ends and an open bottom defining an central cavity. An electrically insulating floor element mates with the open bottom of the housing. The floor element has at least one opening through the floor for receiving wire leads therethrough. Means are provided for attaching the floor element to the housing element at the open bottom. A handle also projects outwardly from the top.