devices for surge protection
Hi, If I add a MOV type device in parallel to the shore power cord will it offer some down stream protection to my RV?
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8/20ths of 1 60Hz cycle Don. Incredibly tiny time frame.
Apparently the forum has gained another master of rote.
Individual service drop DELTA (we have WYE down here) transformers have H1 - H2 fusible links. A campground not only has a common circuit - the huge fusible link high voltage feeds offer no protection.
BEST protection comes from MULTIPLE protective devices. Incorrect connection, a device to protect load from long duration events PLUS a device to protect against out-of-range discrete component protection TRANSIENT VOLTAGE EVENTS. Ever hear of "punching holes in P/N junctions"? It is caused by cumulative joule violations of the rating of the device.
PG&E, SCE, LAPWD, Sierra Pacific Power will pay for damages incurred from a "Their Fault" equipment failure. There is no protection from a 12.5 Kv accident except for fusible links on service drop transformers.
GAS DISCHARGE TUBE devices buy time. Most are rated 220 V peak to peak
Why do I feel I am answering an "informed" amateur's questions?
Apparently the forum has gained another master of rote.
Individual service drop DELTA (we have WYE down here) transformers have H1 - H2 fusible links. A campground not only has a common circuit - the huge fusible link high voltage feeds offer no protection.
BEST protection comes from MULTIPLE protective devices. Incorrect connection, a device to protect load from long duration events PLUS a device to protect against out-of-range discrete component protection TRANSIENT VOLTAGE EVENTS. Ever hear of "punching holes in P/N junctions"? It is caused by cumulative joule violations of the rating of the device.
PG&E, SCE, LAPWD, Sierra Pacific Power will pay for damages incurred from a "Their Fault" equipment failure. There is no protection from a 12.5 Kv accident except for fusible links on service drop transformers.
GAS DISCHARGE TUBE devices buy time. Most are rated 220 V peak to peak
Why do I feel I am answering an "informed" amateur's questions?
