Surge Supressors
Just picked up a new Jayco 321 Fifth wheel. Since most manufacturers do include any type of surge suppression, I have always purchased a post type suppressor just for the added protection. I am now lo...
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CabinetmakerII wrote:
We bought a portable surge protector when we bought our FW. I used it a few times but never had an issue so I soon forgot about it and quit using it. Big mistake! We stayed in a recently refurbished RV Park in Tombstone AZ. As luck would have it, the pedestal had been mis-wired and we had an over voltage situation. The over voltage took out or microwave hood combo, central vacuum system, and a portable fan. I reported it to the owner and he sent an electrician to see what was wrong. I suppose I could have gotten the park top pay for the damages but I didn't push for it. They did give us one night free stay. I now use the protector every time I hook up to electricity.
YEP,But your example is an "immediate" casualty. the electric gurus here seem to indicate that an "unseen" casualty is a history of over/under abuse that causes the device to fail early which should also be considered.
bumpy
