Hardwiring a portable surge protector
Has anyone ever converted a portable surge protector into a hardwire one? Meaning, cut the plug ends off and connected it directly into the incoming lines inside (so this can not be stolen).
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I did just the opposite, kind of. I took the "hard wired" version, and added 30 amp twist lock plug/sockets to it, using about 3 feet of 10/2wG Romex. Then, behind the breaker box, I cut the main wire from outside, and put matching plug/sockets on. I installed the hard wired unit, and plugged it in. In case of an emergency, or selling the RV, I can unplug the unit and take it out, plugging the factory wire back together.
