surge protector
going for extended stays and traveling starting this summer and the question of surge protectors came up again. the dealer says there is one in the keystone hideout trailer (24ft.) but hearing some pr...
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I too will caution there are surge protectors and spike supressors which are often called, in my opinion improperly, surge protectors (Alas it is the standard practice though).
I have both.. Spike suppressors are good at clipping spikes, such as when a motor starts or stops. but in a true surge.. Not so hot (Turn into firecrackers in fact).
A true Surge protector, will have an indicator that is more than an "idiot light" it will be a alpha-numberic digital readout.. That is the easiest way to tell 'em apart.
mine gives me voltage and current on L-1 and L-2, (it is a 50 amp model) and the error code should it shut me down. Lots of info.
I have both.. Spike suppressors are good at clipping spikes, such as when a motor starts or stops. but in a true surge.. Not so hot (Turn into firecrackers in fact).
A true Surge protector, will have an indicator that is more than an "idiot light" it will be a alpha-numberic digital readout.. That is the easiest way to tell 'em apart.
mine gives me voltage and current on L-1 and L-2, (it is a 50 amp model) and the error code should it shut me down. Lots of info.
