surge protector
How many of you use the surge protectors .And how many time you wish to have one when the problem occur.
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Checking before you plug in is a good idea. Unfortunately it won't detect the most common problem which is low voltage. Nor does it detect an open ground or neutral occurring after the check.
Bottom line is that you get a short check with no loads and no future protection.
And it's unlikely to detect an open 50A neutral. Most likely the neutral is making an adequate connection for any check. The rubber hits the road when it's loaded and the corroded or partially open neutral fails.
I also camped for 30 years with no protection. But in 04 with a newer rig with lots of electronics I installed a Progressive Industries HW50C. I did not cut any wires and removed the unit when I sold the rig. It's now in its second rig.
Bottom line is that you get a short check with no loads and no future protection.
And it's unlikely to detect an open 50A neutral. Most likely the neutral is making an adequate connection for any check. The rubber hits the road when it's loaded and the corroded or partially open neutral fails.
I also camped for 30 years with no protection. But in 04 with a newer rig with lots of electronics I installed a Progressive Industries HW50C. I did not cut any wires and removed the unit when I sold the rig. It's now in its second rig.
