Surge Guard Protector..????
Looking to buy one for my 2004 TT. never had one before and I see there are 3 models available...My TT doesn't have a lot of electronics in other than a 60 amp convertor, refer and A.C unit along with...
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You only have URLs for two different models.
The item number 73993 ("beginner" I think) is basically useless and hideously overpriced. It's equivalent to one of the little three light plug-in outlet testers; you can do the same tests with a neon test light or better a voltmeter/multimeter. (You want 0V ground to neutral, 120V neutral to hot, 120V ground to hot.)
The item number 118086 provides the sort of protection you want; it monitors the line voltage, and cuts off power if it's out of range. I'd prefer to have a Progressive Industries (not to be confused with Progressive Dynamics) unit myself, which is about the same price, but the Surge Guard works. I generally think the PI units are better designed and supported by the company.
The key difference is cutting off power when there's a problem--most commonly voltage out of range--rather than just checking or monitoring things. The "surge suppression" itself is a secondary thing of rather limited value.
The item number 73993 ("beginner" I think) is basically useless and hideously overpriced. It's equivalent to one of the little three light plug-in outlet testers; you can do the same tests with a neon test light or better a voltmeter/multimeter. (You want 0V ground to neutral, 120V neutral to hot, 120V ground to hot.)
The item number 118086 provides the sort of protection you want; it monitors the line voltage, and cuts off power if it's out of range. I'd prefer to have a Progressive Industries (not to be confused with Progressive Dynamics) unit myself, which is about the same price, but the Surge Guard works. I generally think the PI units are better designed and supported by the company.
The key difference is cutting off power when there's a problem--most commonly voltage out of range--rather than just checking or monitoring things. The "surge suppression" itself is a secondary thing of rather limited value.
