Advice on Surge Protectors?
After reading several horror stories on members electrical issues, I am going to purchase a portable surge protector. I wanted to know from users which one is better between the two. Its for a 30 amp ...
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Well I guess I'm the only one with the camping world portable 30a model. I love it and wouldn't look back. It has higher "surge" rating and it even works for electrical "brown outs," which seem to be more common.
As far as wiring damage and someone mentioned "polarity," ha! Good luck on a "polarity" issue. Outlets in America run "AC" current, so "polarity" is a moot topic of discussion. Now, how anyone would get "440v" is another laugh. Please explain to me how "440v" could occur at a pedestal and i will sell you property on the moon! 230/240v is a plausible occurrence, but not 360v, 480v or anything higher.
The most common problems with electrical outlets at campgrounds are 1) "brown outs" or commonly known as "low voltage draws." 2) electrical surges or "spikes" in electrical voltages. 3) improper grounding.
Before plugging in ANY RV or surge protector at ANY campground, one should invest in a simple $6.00 Harbor Freight voltage meter. Test the electrical outlet first for the proper voltage. If it doesn't read between 110v-129V, DO NOT PLIG ANYTHING IN!!!!
Second, get a simple $8.00 Home Depot outlet circuit tester (you know, the cute little plug thing with 3 pretty indicator lights on it), to ensure the "neutral" is wired properly.
Now how simple is that????
As far as wiring damage and someone mentioned "polarity," ha! Good luck on a "polarity" issue. Outlets in America run "AC" current, so "polarity" is a moot topic of discussion. Now, how anyone would get "440v" is another laugh. Please explain to me how "440v" could occur at a pedestal and i will sell you property on the moon! 230/240v is a plausible occurrence, but not 360v, 480v or anything higher.
The most common problems with electrical outlets at campgrounds are 1) "brown outs" or commonly known as "low voltage draws." 2) electrical surges or "spikes" in electrical voltages. 3) improper grounding.
Before plugging in ANY RV or surge protector at ANY campground, one should invest in a simple $6.00 Harbor Freight voltage meter. Test the electrical outlet first for the proper voltage. If it doesn't read between 110v-129V, DO NOT PLIG ANYTHING IN!!!!
Second, get a simple $8.00 Home Depot outlet circuit tester (you know, the cute little plug thing with 3 pretty indicator lights on it), to ensure the "neutral" is wired properly.
Now how simple is that????
