A few questions about surge protectors
Hoping to get some advice: 1. Which of these is better to have, or does it matter? This one Or This one ?? 2. Dh found the green one linked above that comes with a lock attached for about $3...
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Don't know if OP, kt0819 has made a decision, but here's my thoughts.
A surge protector is a really good investment investment IMO, esp. if you plan to travel around to campgrounds with unknown or questionable power quality.
First of all, I hate to have to say this here, but the thing about CW is that there is usually a better price out there from someone else, even when CW has a sale. Check out Tweety's as a good source for lower/lowest price. DW is an accountant and always does her due diligence and shops around for the best prices. :D Even if it takes all day. :(
Since OP is in Canada, if they are near the border, I highly suggest getting a "mailbox" just across the border, if you haven't already. We have one. It saves a LOT on the item cost, shipping cost, and normally they won't charge you duty or taxes on under a few hundred $$. Or wait until you go camping in the US to pick it up at your mailbox. If you buy from CW or other online vendors, you can end up paying through the nose by the time it gets in your hands in Canada. Never, ever get anything shipped by courier to Canada... We've bought thousands of $$ online and had it shipped to our mailbox, incl. lots and lots of RV stuff. This whole thing is a long story for another thread....
Deciding between an offshore product with 1 year warranty versus US made with lifetime warranty is a no-brainer for me. Same with DW.
I would definitely go with the hard-wired one. Would get the one with a remote display. Many people mount the unit behind or next to the panel/converter. Besides the theft concern, it'd a bother to have to plug the portable one in each time plus it's just another thing to have to store somewhere.
As an electrical engineer, my vote is for the Progressive Industries hard-wired model EMS-HW30C. Here's a comparison chart for some good bedtime reading: Surge protector comparision Sometimes on these things, I end up having to override my accountant's (DW) lowest price approach and go with the better technical choice. Doesn't always go over well... :R
A surge protector is a really good investment investment IMO, esp. if you plan to travel around to campgrounds with unknown or questionable power quality.
First of all, I hate to have to say this here, but the thing about CW is that there is usually a better price out there from someone else, even when CW has a sale. Check out Tweety's as a good source for lower/lowest price. DW is an accountant and always does her due diligence and shops around for the best prices. :D Even if it takes all day. :(
Since OP is in Canada, if they are near the border, I highly suggest getting a "mailbox" just across the border, if you haven't already. We have one. It saves a LOT on the item cost, shipping cost, and normally they won't charge you duty or taxes on under a few hundred $$. Or wait until you go camping in the US to pick it up at your mailbox. If you buy from CW or other online vendors, you can end up paying through the nose by the time it gets in your hands in Canada. Never, ever get anything shipped by courier to Canada... We've bought thousands of $$ online and had it shipped to our mailbox, incl. lots and lots of RV stuff. This whole thing is a long story for another thread....
Deciding between an offshore product with 1 year warranty versus US made with lifetime warranty is a no-brainer for me. Same with DW.
I would definitely go with the hard-wired one. Would get the one with a remote display. Many people mount the unit behind or next to the panel/converter. Besides the theft concern, it'd a bother to have to plug the portable one in each time plus it's just another thing to have to store somewhere.
As an electrical engineer, my vote is for the Progressive Industries hard-wired model EMS-HW30C. Here's a comparison chart for some good bedtime reading: Surge protector comparision Sometimes on these things, I end up having to override my accountant's (DW) lowest price approach and go with the better technical choice. Doesn't always go over well... :R
