Surge Protectors?
I have never used one but was wondering if I should be or are they a waste of money. Thanks, Griz14
Forum Discussion
You never know if a surge protector is working, unless the surge is large enough to take it out.
Of the many dozens of campgrounds I have stayed in only two would not accept a surge protector even though the protector show the connection was safe as the circuit breaker tripped. In both cases the circuits worked fine.
The biggest reason for the surge protector is the increase use of electronics in every day products. It is fairly cheap protection.
The dog bone protectors allow the circuit box cover to close. The plug end models hold the box cover open.
Personally, I do not worry too much about voltage surges but I do like to know the circuit is wire properly. I have received a stout jolt or two from an open neutral in the past.
Of the many dozens of campgrounds I have stayed in only two would not accept a surge protector even though the protector show the connection was safe as the circuit breaker tripped. In both cases the circuits worked fine.
The biggest reason for the surge protector is the increase use of electronics in every day products. It is fairly cheap protection.
The dog bone protectors allow the circuit box cover to close. The plug end models hold the box cover open.
Personally, I do not worry too much about voltage surges but I do like to know the circuit is wire properly. I have received a stout jolt or two from an open neutral in the past.
