Are surge guards necessary?
In the operator's manual of my WFCO ULTRA III Distribution Center that I have in my TT, it says: 'Electronic Current Limiting. Automatically shuts down power during overloead or short-circuit cond...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Best one....Progressive Industries Surge and Voltage Protection in 30A & 50A (More important with 50A rig) PLUS lifetime warranty.
The other brand........1 yr. warranty
I tried the other brand, first, because it was a few bucks cheaper. Don't waste your time. It didn't last 24 hours, having succumbed to moisture intrusion during a light rain (it was properly oriented and under the power pedestal's door). The Progressive Industries unit that replaced it uses a proper gasket to seal out water. Not only is it cheap insurance, it's fun to monitor while doing a once-around the rig with an adult beverage after dinner. OK, so it's not a lot of fun, but it's something to look at.
