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Bobbo
Apr 06, 2015Explorer II
Jopopsy wrote:
So, assuming the volts are at 103, your RV is now unpowered. Mine is still running w/ the Autoformer at 103*1.1 = 113.3 volts. Not ideal, but within operating range thanks to the Autoformer.
Not if the Autoformer is before the PI. Your statement is only true if you insist on the PI being before the Autoformer, which kind of defeats the purpose of the Autoformer.
Jopopsy wrote:
However I would not want to sacrifice the Autoformer due to a surge.
The only true argument that you have for the Surge Guard over the PI is that you want (not need, want) it before the Autoformer, and it has a lower voltage cutout and higher joule rating than the PI unit. If you didn't care that the Autoformer was first, it would make no difference whatsoever.
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