power surge ptotector

Bobbo wrote:

Jopopsy wrote:
I'm running against the grain here, but i prefer the Surge Guard from TRC.

I prefer it because I also invested in a Hughes Autoformer. The Progressive models are really good, but what I wanted was voltage CORRECTION, not something to cut the power to my RV when I really need it (like when everyone at the campground is firing up their ACs). I still monitor my voltage inside the RV with a plug in volt reader. If it gets really bad, I'll just unplug.

RV --> Autoformer --> Surge Guard --> Pedestal. I have surge protection, and I have voltage correction. Its pricey, but so is my RV so I figure WTH.

YMMV

The Autoformer works just fine with the PI unit.

RV --> PI unit --> Autoformer --> Pedestal

True, however the PTC unit will shut down the RV's power at <104. And I didn't want to sacrifice the Autoformer in the event of a surge. I'd rather lose the surge protector and still have the Autoformer. In all my research and forum conversations it is my opinion that you will encounter voltage drop FAR more often than surges. Some campgrounds have voltage drop as a routine part of the stay. Most folks will never experience a surge, especially if they are weekend warriors like myself (not full-timing).

So, assuming the volts are at 103, your RV is now unpowered. Mine is still running w/ the Autoformer at 103*1.1 = 113.3 volts. Not ideal, but within operating range thanks to the Autoformer.

Also, even if the campground volts are at 105, I really wouldn't want my electrical system running on that unless it was corrected to that voltage and I had no other choice.

I guess what I'm saying is if you're REALLY worried about voltage in your camper, a Autoformer would be my preferred method of correction/protection. I added the Surge Guard to protect the RV and the Autoformer. I chose the Surge Guard because it has 2,450 Joules worth of protection in it, far exceeding the Progressive Industries surge protector's SSP-30's 825 or even the EMS-PT30C's 1,790