surge protector/ EMS
Who uses a surge protector/EMS and which did you choose? I am interested in a 30 amp unit and I noticed the prices range from affordable to very expensive. This past trip our AC, microwave, & coffee ...
Forum Discussion
rich85704 wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:
With those 3 things on at the same time, I suspect you over loaded the 30 amp breaker.
an EMS isn't going to help this.
This is absolutely the case. I completely missed this in my initial response. The OP should certainly get a good protector like the various PI units mentioned here, but it won't solve the problem of simple amperage overload. I doubt ANY 30-amp electrical system will handle the load described.
R
AS mentioned it is a good idea to have an EMS. However the OP simply overloaded the circuit by using too many appliances.
EMS will not make a difference in this case. The OP needs to learn you cannot you everything at once. You will need to practice energy management techniques and be mindful of which appliances are in use.
