50 Amp Surge Guard Issue?
I plugged my 50 amp surge guard into the power pedestal and when the time delay was up all was good BUT the 15k AC would not turn on but the 13.5 AC in the bedroom would. I unplugged the surge guard ...
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John Wayne wrote:I'd never buy a unit that was going to be used outside, in all kinds of weather if I had to cover it with a trash bag, or some other means.
Just remember they are NOT water proof, when I was putting mine on the power pole I'd cover the pole and unit with a black trash bag and bungee cords. Never had to worry about rain or watering systems doing damage to it.
Surge-Guard states "The term “weather resistant”, sometimes described as “rainproof”, is used to describe many electrical products that are manufactured for outdoor use. Surge Guard products described as “weather resistant” can be used in most outdoor environments. Please note that these products should not be submerged under water at any time."
Not water proof, but almost nothing is described as water proof anymore due to CYA issues. But the Surge-Guard is/was supposed to be able to be left out in the rain with no problems.
