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- ScottGNomadYes but it will do nothing for a nearby lightening strike.
- On private utility power? No. At least no more than for your private home residence.
During an electrical storm or hurricane? Best to unplug until the event has passed.
If spending money get a full EMS type that will detect and cut power for bad ground, high voltage, low voltage etc. not just transient surge protection. - Patrick45ExplorerThank you I am convinced and will bring one down in the fall.. Thanks again.
- wa8yxmExplorer IIIYES.. you do
Now there are Surge Protectors and there are Surge Protectors
I'd put a Progressive Industries HW-50c INSTALLED in teh RV if I were you. - Bill_SatelliteExplorer III had my coach "blown up" twice before I finally wised up. Dom't be me!
- 2oldmanExplorer III went 15 years without one, so I decided not to push my luck.
- Bill_SatelliteExplorer II
Patrick45 wrote:
Do I need a surge protector on my 50 amp destination? I always use it on my own property and only in the winter in florida.
Yes. Without question. - 2oldmanExplorer II
gbopp wrote:
No. It's wise to unplug during t-storms.
I had a lightning strike about 8 feet away.
I doubt a surge protector would have helped for that incident. - gboppExplorerI didn't think I needed one for our 96 Southwind. Then I had a lightning strike about 8 feet away.
I doubt a surge protector would have helped for that incident.
But, it was a reminder. When you least expect it, stuff happens. - 2oldmanExplorer II
DutchmenSport wrote:
Wonder how hot the plug got...
But the microwave, which normally pops a microwavable bag of popcorn in 1 minute 55 seconds too 5 minutes to pop.
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