Question on surge protectors
Howdy again. So I'm thinking about a surge protector. Like the Progressive Industries PT30C 30 Amp Portable Electrical Management System. Obviously, my TT is 30 amp. So the question is that ...
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LarryJM wrote:scbwr wrote:
Wired in unit allows you to monitor electrical conditions from inside your trailer. I went with the portable 30 amp unit and it has worked well for us. I use a cable and lock to provide some security. It's nice to know that the electrical service is OK before you plug in your trailer and risk having any problems.
Your apparent belief that some how the portable unit reduces the risk of having any problems more than the hardwired unit is INCORRECT. There is not adavantage of one over the other except that the hardwired unit is more secure since it's inside the trailer and can't be easily removed like the portable unit is and with the remote readout on the hardwired unit you can better manage loads since you have a read time readout all the time.
Larry
I don't think he was being critical of portable units. Maybe just pointing out wired in unit sets specific priorities. They select which items are not needed if you go over allotted current. They will for example, not let both A/Cs start at same time on 30 amps. Everything is on the lighted up board.If you don't like EMS selection you can manually make other selections. They will turn on and off items to keep you from blowing fuses and put it all on the display and current drawn. Pricey because it includes the complete power panel plus monitor.
