Surge Protector and Extension Cord

MKirkland wrote:
So for all of you surge protector experts, when you see reverse polarity, is that serious for your equipment? Mine was showing that and the park took the pedestal apart but still had the same reading. Campers around us didn't have surge protectors but said they haven't had any problems. At the next park, our surge protector didn't show reverse polarity. I checked other pedestals in other parts of the park with the same reverse polarity results. What do you think? Thanks

OMG - Yes! Reverse polarity is dangerous to you and your trailer and if your particular surge protector offers this function it absolutely should NOT have turned power on to your rig. Once reverse polarity (or any other mis-wiring with the source supply) is detected you absolutely do NOT want to plug into it. Good grief, others plugged in anyway?!!!! :S

These are the types of errors a well designed surge protector will detect and prevent from getting to your rig.