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cbshoestring
Feb 14, 2015Explorer II
rockhillmanor wrote:
There are numerous types of 'plug in' surge protectors and there are 'hard wired' in surge protectors available for RV's.
NOT all of them will show in line wiring problems. Some just will shut off only when a surge occurs the hard wired ones are more intricate and some even show what that tester shows. I have the simple inexpensive plug in surge protector.
The less expensive plug in surge protectors will not shut off when an open ground is at the shore station.
BUT.... The Progressive he bought will show him open ground, reverse polarity, etc... (Check out page 6, he told us what he bought). I have a similar model (Progressive Industries HW30C 30 Amp Hardwired Electrical Management System with Remote Display).
Plus I carry the "GE 3-Wire Receptacle Tester 50542" to check prior to leveling, unhooking, etc... Like others have said: Yes my progressive will tell me, but I sure don't want to be completely set up when I find out. I guess you can drag out the cord, go check the display for a read-out, then if all is ok (restow the cord) and set up. I got tired JUST TYPING it!!!!
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