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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Remember, all we're measuring is RMS (Root Mean Squared) voltages - not the actual peak to peak voltage. Any device that can't cut power before the top of the very first cycle allows that full blast to enter your RV.
Surge Protectors and circuit breakers are electro-mechanical devices and will allow a cycle or two at minimum to pass before they open a circuit in the event of a surge or short circuit. For maximum protection, you need to have a fuse protecting the circuit.
Watch this video and learn about the differences between fuses and circuit breakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dckmSgp1nw
It's a real eye opener!
Surge Protectors and circuit breakers are electro-mechanical devices and will allow a cycle or two at minimum to pass before they open a circuit in the event of a surge or short circuit. For maximum protection, you need to have a fuse protecting the circuit.
Watch this video and learn about the differences between fuses and circuit breakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dckmSgp1nw
It's a real eye opener!
