Surge protector
I know the best kind are the ones which would be wired into the system, but saw this today and wondered if it would be any good. Is this a "better than nothing" or "you get what you pay for" situation...
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The PI EMS is the only one to get! Unfortunately TRC causes much confusion by labelling their equivalent a "Surge Guard".
Besides some already noted reasons, it shuts down at 104 volts as opposed to the Surge Guard @ 102. Even 104 is a bit too low IMO. The PI is made in the US as opposed to Ch*na for the TRC. The lifetime warranty of the PI is simply worth it's weight in gold. I believe 2 or 3 specs on the PI are better if you look at them in detail side-side.
Our PI EMS has only shut us down once and I am really glad it did because we had low voltage and a simultaneous open ground. Low voltage isn't lethal but an open ground can be. Low voltage is probably the most common electrical issue by far. Besides getting an EMS, another useful tool is a permanent voltmeter inside, either a plug-in or hardwire LED type.
Note: the hardwire Surge Guard carries a warning This Surge Guard device must be installed by a licensed electrician or by an RV dealer. So don't even think of installing it yourself. ;)
My preference is the hardwire version. You won't forget it at the pedestal, it won't walk away, you eliminate an additional plug/connector connection and it's always there looking after you (even at home).
Besides some already noted reasons, it shuts down at 104 volts as opposed to the Surge Guard @ 102. Even 104 is a bit too low IMO. The PI is made in the US as opposed to Ch*na for the TRC. The lifetime warranty of the PI is simply worth it's weight in gold. I believe 2 or 3 specs on the PI are better if you look at them in detail side-side.
Our PI EMS has only shut us down once and I am really glad it did because we had low voltage and a simultaneous open ground. Low voltage isn't lethal but an open ground can be. Low voltage is probably the most common electrical issue by far. Besides getting an EMS, another useful tool is a permanent voltmeter inside, either a plug-in or hardwire LED type.
Note: the hardwire Surge Guard carries a warning This Surge Guard device must be installed by a licensed electrician or by an RV dealer. So don't even think of installing it yourself. ;)
My preference is the hardwire version. You won't forget it at the pedestal, it won't walk away, you eliminate an additional plug/connector connection and it's always there looking after you (even at home).
