Surge Protectors?

temccarthy1 wrote:
I would just like to have a dollar for every time Westom said "anomaly" in this thread....

westom wrote:
Enough times that maybe the point is finally grasped?

Long before any solution can be recommended, first the anomaly (or resulting defect) must be defined. Any recommendation without first doing that is classic junk science.

Good grief, enough already ... no one cares! :S

DutchmenSport wrote:
I teased my wife that it was abducted by aliens (the UFO type). It never showed up.

I do work in an old building. Periodically, my coffee cup will disappear and be found later somewhere else. One time, a plastic bag was found hiding it. Tools and pens have mysteriously reappeared on top of air ducts. It happens. Must be a ghost.

Unfortunately when a protector is closer to appliances and farther from the pole, then protection from transients is diminished.

temccarthy1 wrote:
I would just like to have a dollar for every time Westom said "anomaly" in this thread....

Enough times that maybe the point is finally grasped?

Long before any solution can be recommended, first the anomaly (or resulting defect) must be defined. Any recommendation without first doing that is classic junk science.

About theft, or loss of a protector?

I lost one, the plug in type. I have no clue what happened to it, it just disappeared. Actually, it happened at home (I think). I keep mine plugged in 24x7. I unplugged the camper to get ready to head out. I put everything up. When we got to the campground and started setting up, it was gone. It was just simply gone! No explanation. I teased my wife that it was abducted by aliens (the UFO type). It never showed up.

Not knowing why it disappeared, I took a different approach when I purchased a new one. Instead of hooking it up at the power source, I decided to install it inside the camper. It was just a matter of cutting the 30 foot cord inside the camper, attaching a new plug, and shoving the end of the protector out the trailer hole and then simply plug in with an extension cord. I also used the original 30 foot cord, attached a new plug on it and can use it an extension cord also.

This way, the protector is actually "inside" the camper, can be disconnected just by unplugging it, and is always safe.

Griz14 wrote:
wilcamp...I looked at Camping World n-line info but didn't see the lock case you mentioned. Can you supply a link to this info.

That lock case being referred to is for a TRC Surge Guard ... I've got one and it's just a plastic box that could easily be destroyed with one quick hammer hit. It wouldn't be suitable for use with a Progessive EMS-PT30C or EMS-PT50C anyway as you wouldn't be able to read the error display on the front panel of those units. The Progressive Industries portable EMS-PT30C & EMS-PT50C instead come with a metal tab through which you can fit your own lock. Anyone really concerned about theft should instead buy a hard wire version OR if they really do want the versatility of a portable unit wire it into the trailer using standard 30 amp (or 50 amp) connectors so the unit can be used inside the trailer but be removed for use outside anytime, as preferred. I did this myself with my first unit, a Surge Guard #34730.

Regarding theft(s) of a "portable" EMS or surge protector.....never heard of it. Doesn't mean it couldn't happen, but as of yet....nope.

temccarthy1 wrote:
I would just like to have a dollar for every time Westom said "anomaly" in this thread....

Lmao! Enough to buy a portable surge protector

I just installed a hardwire Progressive industries 30amp surge protector. I think there worth the investment a couple hundred bucks and you know your safe. I opted for the hardwore because its one less thing to remember and never have tk worry about it getting stolen.

Hi,

Low voltage cutout is 104--too low for my comfort level of 107.

Paul D. wrote:
While what Westom is saying is correct and most of it indisputable. Bottom line, the higher quality RV EMS systems DO protect against the the 2 most common rv damage causing issues:
Low voltage " Brown Out"
Open Neutral

Griz14 wrote:
Has anyone ever had a portable EMS stolen from their power pedestal?

Griz14

We have had the portable Progressive EMS for a couple of years. I do lock it to the pedestal with a Master Lock Python Adjustable Locking Cable. Just be careful which one you get- there are 2 different diameters for the cable. The Progressive EMS has a metal plate with a hole the cable can be run through, but the thicker diameter cable is too big. I had to take it back and get the other one. While this will not stop a determined thief, it would require a fair amount of work and make some noise before he would have it.