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surge protection with amperage adapter

wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Explorer
I am in process of buying new RV with 50amp power. I have a 30amp outlet wired on side of house. (Don't plan to stay buy another year, so not changing). I sold the 30 amp surge/EMS unit I had when I sold my previous 30 amp RV.

If I use a 30amp male to 50 amp female adapter and then portable surge/EMS unit (probably Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X Portable RV Surge Protector - 50 Amp ), is the 50 amp unit suitable protection?

I am sure there may be other times, that I run into sites that are only 30 amp, but as I am preparing to full time, I don't want to buy lots of unneccessary "Stuff".
2015 FR Georgetown 378TS
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
Q: Can I use a 50 amp; surge protector on a 30 amp "Site" (or home outlet) by siumply putting a dog bone adapter in front of it?" YES

Q: Will this cause any problems? NO

Have done it many times
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
Yes, it will be totally protected just as if connected to 50A.
You can check the manual that came with your new unit for details.