Portable or hardwire surge protector.
Thinking of buying a progressive industries surge protector or technology research, not sure if i should go hard wire or portable. I hear the portables sometimes walk away thats why im thinking hardw...
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Bumpyroad wrote:rockhillmanor wrote:
Less expensive RV surge protectors does NOT mean it will not work.
I bought the popular brand $100 dollar one when I started out and it worked exactly the same as others in the CG that had more expensive ones. IMHO, JMHO "I" really don't need to see on a gauge what all the wattage/volts are. When a spike etc big enough to damage my RV happens watching it on a gauge is not what is going to protect the RV. Just saying. I think some just have more bells and whistles that really are not needed if you are on a budget.
did your $100 special have all of the functions of a true multi purpose SP? in addition to surges, monitored high/low voltage and shut off if indicated? have a timed delay for restart to protect AC compressor? monitored for open neutral etc.? if not you weren't fully protected. No I don't have/need a remote gauge, etc. either, but I do need/want the other protections.
In my opinion you are mis-advising the OP to rely on that piece of junk pictured.
bumpy
All is good, i already ordered the progressive industries hardwire 30A. I dont really buy things because of price, i just want a true quality protection and products after reasearching i feel like the progressives industries is a one of thr better surge protector.
