surge protector
going for extended stays and traveling starting this summer and the question of surge protectors came up again. the dealer says there is one in the keystone hideout trailer (24ft.) but hearing some pr...
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Are you talking about a "surge protector" like this surge protector or "power protection" like this power protection?
Some people tend to use the generic term, surge protection, for both types but there is a HUGE difference. For example, an EMS power protection unit will shut down if a pedestal has an open neutral or on low voltage, whereas a surge protector will not.
Considering how much a power protection unit cost versus the big cost of replacing appliances and electronics that can fried, it's cheap insurance, especially if you plan to travel a lot and will end up in unknown campgrounds. It only has to happen once....
Some people tend to use the generic term, surge protection, for both types but there is a HUGE difference. For example, an EMS power protection unit will shut down if a pedestal has an open neutral or on low voltage, whereas a surge protector will not.
Considering how much a power protection unit cost versus the big cost of replacing appliances and electronics that can fried, it's cheap insurance, especially if you plan to travel a lot and will end up in unknown campgrounds. It only has to happen once....
