Bumpyroad wrote:
ZZSPIRAL1 wrote:
If it's good enough for smkettner it's good enough for me. I suppose I should use a protector at home too?
Amazon has your protector for $257, includes shipping: http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Industries-EMSPT30C-Surge-Protector/dp/B004A32CGI
I don't use mine at home since it has been a good reliable steady source of juice for over 30 years. I considered getting a protector from the power company which IIRC would run about $8 a month but since lightning can come in thru the ground wire or some such and not be protected I decided against it.
at the lake I did have a near miss with lightning and lost a heat pump controller board, garage door opener board, security system controller, etc.
bumpy
Don't let what they sell as surge suppressors give you a false sense of security when it comes to lightning because they are not fast enough or strong enough to stop a lightning strike.
As far as using 30 amp on 50 amp it's not safe because you are not protecting the cord or any other connection you have until you get to the 30 amp breaker in your panel.
Denny
