Surge Protectors?
I have never used one but was wondering if I should be or are they a waste of money. Thanks, Griz14
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To get directly back to the OP's question, "if I should be or are they a waste of money?"
Yes you should.
You have invested a sizeable amount into your RV. If your camper were to get hit with a power anomaly, it could potentially damage the electronics in your camper.
Just like a surge protector in your home, you may be using for your computer or some other electrical device, you want to protect your financial investment as much as possible.
Consider the cost of replacing the electronic devices inside your camper, if for some reason they should get "fried"? How much would all that cost? Oh, you may get some reimbursement from your insurance, but you still have the disappointment of having your camper out of commission too, not to mention the cost of your deductible, provided you have insurance and your insurance covers an event like this.
For the small cost of a protector vs the cost of replacing electronics in your camper .. well ... you do the math!
Next part of your question?
Waste of money?
They are only a waste of money if you DON'T use them and you have one. If you have one, keep it plugged in anytime you are attached to shore power, at home, camping, or in storage. If you don't keep them plugged in when on shore power, then, yes... it's a waste of money.
Yes you should.
You have invested a sizeable amount into your RV. If your camper were to get hit with a power anomaly, it could potentially damage the electronics in your camper.
Just like a surge protector in your home, you may be using for your computer or some other electrical device, you want to protect your financial investment as much as possible.
Consider the cost of replacing the electronic devices inside your camper, if for some reason they should get "fried"? How much would all that cost? Oh, you may get some reimbursement from your insurance, but you still have the disappointment of having your camper out of commission too, not to mention the cost of your deductible, provided you have insurance and your insurance covers an event like this.
For the small cost of a protector vs the cost of replacing electronics in your camper .. well ... you do the math!
Next part of your question?
Waste of money?
They are only a waste of money if you DON'T use them and you have one. If you have one, keep it plugged in anytime you are attached to shore power, at home, camping, or in storage. If you don't keep them plugged in when on shore power, then, yes... it's a waste of money.
