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TenOC
Nomad
Aug 08, 2017

Laptop -- Charging Brick -- Surge protector ???

When my laptop is plugged into 110 volts and charging does the charging brick that changes the AC to DC provide protection against power surges and spikes?

Should I still have a surge suppressor in line with the charging brick? I have been told that most of the surge suppressors do not protect very well.

Since I only camp a few time a year, I do not want to invest into an expensive $$$ Surge Guard Automatic Transfer Switch.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Aug 08, 2017
    The biggest risk in a campground situation
    Is usually low voltage, which most laptop power bricks have no problems
    Bring rated for 90v > 250v

    The second risk is a loose neutral causing high voltage
    If this happens, your whole RV is at risk, and the power brick and laptop will still most likey survive

    If your sole reason for some protection is your laptop
    Then don't get anything

    But if you want to protect that $800 A/C, mw, power converter, and everything else, then get something , that alerts and disconnects when there is a problem with shore power

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