Surge Protectors. Do You Use One?
I've ordered a portable surge protector from Camping World and expect to have it by next Thurs. Amazingly, I've managed to be OK without using one during my entire full time RVing career. I now feel t...
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mr. ed wrote:NanciL wrote:
If you got the $100 dollar one, it is probably the one that does not have automatic reset.
I made that mistake. If you leave the trailer/rv and there is low voltage, it will trip but won't automatically reset. then at the end of a hot day when you return, your Rv will be like an oven.
I gave my $100 one away for free.
Jack L
I had the same question and it so happens that this unit does reset I'm more concerned with surge suppression rather than voltage monitoring and incorrect socket wiring since I always check the pedestal with my DVM before even accepting a site. Additionally, I never leave anything motorized running when I'm away so I'm not as concerned with low voltage. I'm generally comfortable with just a fan since I try to locate in areas where the temps are not too extreme. I do appreciate your input, though.
For those other respondents who mentioned the Progressive brand, I'll check that out.
Those are a lot of assumptions and unless you are monitoring a voltmeter 24/7 it's impossible for you to provide the level of protection that one of the higher prices EMS units provides. The voltage could be great and 2 hrs later drop enough to fry your A/C compressor. As someone said do you carry a fire extenguisher, insurance, spare tire, etc. ... same logic applies to a good EMS system.
If you never leave the A/C on when gone your trailer must be miserable in hot weather:E
Larry
