Surge Guards, to buy or not to buy
Ok how many folks out there have surge guards, and how many wish they had bought one. I got some fathers day money for camping world and I am looking at Surge Guards . In walking around the camp gro...
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For those that claim they have never needed them or had a problem, there may of been instances they simply were not aware but hidden damage could be the result.
We purchased or 30 amp portable unit from Progressive Industries in 2009 and since that time we have had the following instances:
Open ground 3 different times in 2 different locations
Low voltage - 1 instance
High voltage - 2 different times including one at my home. (power company at fault there)
Reverse polarity - 1 time
The open ground situations probably would not do any damage to equipment but could be very dangerous in wet conditions.
Low voltage - potential serious damage to equipment.
High voltage - definitely would seriously damage equipment.
Reverse polarity - the scariest of all situations. Receptacle was wired incorrectly.
We feel our investment has paid for itself many times. State and municipal parks are suffering from budget constraints and unless you camp in the most high end exclusive resorts, you will find that things happen electrically and using these is like an insurance policy without the hassle of making a claim for replacing equipment.
We purchased or 30 amp portable unit from Progressive Industries in 2009 and since that time we have had the following instances:
Open ground 3 different times in 2 different locations
Low voltage - 1 instance
High voltage - 2 different times including one at my home. (power company at fault there)
Reverse polarity - 1 time
The open ground situations probably would not do any damage to equipment but could be very dangerous in wet conditions.
Low voltage - potential serious damage to equipment.
High voltage - definitely would seriously damage equipment.
Reverse polarity - the scariest of all situations. Receptacle was wired incorrectly.
We feel our investment has paid for itself many times. State and municipal parks are suffering from budget constraints and unless you camp in the most high end exclusive resorts, you will find that things happen electrically and using these is like an insurance policy without the hassle of making a claim for replacing equipment.
