surge protector newbie
I realize that this is a very basic electrical question but I am just a bit confused. I read that you can take a 30amp surge protector with a 50amp adapter and plug it into a 50amp pedistal plug to r...
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burghcoder wrote:
If you are talking about just plugging into the 15amp plug on the pedestal. Then you should be able to get a regular surge protector like you would run at home. I would look for one that is rated for outside use.
Just curious, why would you not use the 15 amp plug on your unit?
I can answer that question very easy. I use a separate 15/20 amp cord directly from the pedestal because I use electric griddles at the pick nick table. If I plug those into the camper, depending upon what turn on inside the camper, the breaker for that circuit pops inside the camper. It's very frustrating. It just much easier to run a separate line.
A television outside may not draw that much power, different than inside the camper, but, since the cord is already there for the griddle, why not just use it for the television, or any other electronics outside?
Plugging in the 15/20 line just gives you more electric outlets to use for anything.
OP: any surge-spike protector will work that you'd use for anything inside your house. If it's not in the rain, or subject to water, just get one you'd use inside. If subject to water, look for one that's waterproof. Most electric bars with multiple plugs have built in surge and spike protection. Just plug that into the end of your extension cord. When done, unplug it and take it inside. Simple!
