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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joelyn wrote:
THANKS... CHECKED IN TO THE SOUTHWIRE SURGE PROTECTION and I do see a difference in the joules, the progressive EMS-PT30X has 1790 JOULES and the SOUTHWIRE has a 2450 JOULES rating. Is 660 JOULES difference that big of thing???? I still like the PROGRESSIVE look and cover but if 660 JOULES (not even sure what they are, LOL) is that much better maybe I will rethink...................THANKS
SOUTHWIRE 34931 MODEL...
I did not know Southwire upgraded my warranty when they bought the product from TRC thanks.
but your question about Joles
Joles is a unit of energy When SPIKES hit the bigger the Spike the more energy (Joles) it contains.. So that number is how much SPIKE supression. This has nothing to do with low voltage, current or plugging into 240 volts by mistake all of which the computer in both the Progressive Industries and the Southwire handle.. but SPIKES fast transients normally lasting only 1/60th second or less.. You never notice 'em till they fry you.
YOu can add more of that kind of protection if you like the "cheap" "Surge Guards" are really additional spike supression.
I have 3 sets of spike supressors on this RV
The Hughs Autoformer has soem
The Surge Guard
And a "Whole house" box I bought long before the RV and never installed in the sticks and bricks.
