30amp surge protector on 50amp line
Quick search here turned up nothing. Am getting a new trailer. It’s set up for 50amp but doesn’t have the 2nd AC unit installed. Has the 50amp cord. Without the 2nd AC, I wouldn’t think that the RV w...
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Chum lee wrote:
Hummmmmmmmmmmm! Please educate me if incorrect. My understanding of most inline surge protectors is that they protect YOUR electrical system (especially very sensitive electronic components) from externally generated surges (power company or line voltage) not internally generated surges. Your in house fuses and circuit breakers do that.
Chum lee
Fuses and circuit breakers won't protect against surges. They'll happily pass them along.
OP: Get the 50A unit. As others have indicated, it will provide more, very important protection.
