โMay-08-2014 02:12 PM
โMay-09-2014 07:38 PM
fla-gypsy wrote:
I use one but only because someone gave it to me. It has never been tripped. I did have an encounter with lightning several years ago that no surge protector would have mattered
โMay-09-2014 06:11 PM
โMay-09-2014 04:39 PM
โMay-09-2014 03:54 PM
mr. ed wrote:NanciL wrote:
If you got the $100 dollar one, it is probably the one that does not have automatic reset.
I made that mistake. If you leave the trailer/rv and there is low voltage, it will trip but won't automatically reset. then at the end of a hot day when you return, your Rv will be like an oven.
I gave my $100 one away for free.
Jack L
I had the same question and it so happens that this unit does reset I'm more concerned with surge suppression rather than voltage monitoring and incorrect socket wiring since I always check the pedestal with my DVM before even accepting a site. Additionally, I never leave anything motorized running when I'm away so I'm not as concerned with low voltage. I'm generally comfortable with just a fan since I try to locate in areas where the temps are not too extreme. I do appreciate your input, though.
For those other respondents who mentioned the Progressive brand, I'll check that out.
โMay-09-2014 02:04 PM
mowermech wrote:
I don't have one.
I have never had an electrical problem in an RV.
โMay-09-2014 02:00 PM
gotsmart wrote:
I use the 30A Surge Guard. I use the portable model because I don't want to deal with having to bypass a damaged/fried hardwired model. Should my Surge Guard fail I will likely replace it with the EMS-PT30C.
โMay-09-2014 01:57 PM
โMay-09-2014 01:50 PM
NanciL wrote:
If you got the $100 dollar one, it is probably the one that does not have automatic reset.
I made that mistake. If you leave the trailer/rv and there is low voltage, it will trip but won't automatically reset. then at the end of a hot day when you return, your Rv will be like an oven.
I gave my $100 one away for free.
Jack L
โMay-09-2014 10:57 AM
โMay-09-2014 10:52 AM
mr. ed wrote:make sure you have one that runs in the neighborhood of $250+ mine has tripped several times I always use it.
I've ordered a portable surge protector from Camping World and expect to have it by next Thurs. Amazingly, I've managed to be OK without using one during my entire full time RVing career. I now feel that for the cost of one of these units (about $100+) the peace of mind is worth it.
If you're using one let us know if it has ever "saved your bacon" on occasion.
โMay-09-2014 10:20 AM
โMay-09-2014 10:06 AM
โMay-09-2014 07:28 AM
bob213 wrote:
Cancel your order...The $100 unit is a waste of money. If you are going to spend the money get an EMS surge protector like the Progressive industries with a lifetime warranty. JMHO
โMay-09-2014 07:18 AM
โMay-09-2014 06:49 AM