Rangerdave
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You have one and you like it why?
1-it saved your bacon when the storm left and so did everyone else?
2-it has little or no service parts-or has an inline fuse that is can be field replaced?
3-it was cheap and has always done the job?
4-??
I would like some input on who has what. I did a search and came up with a slew of stuff, so heres my post now.
I have a class c with a 30 amp shore line, with a 50 amp (30amp-20amp breakers-thats another thread running). We most likely wont skimp on the proce but don't want to get something cheap, but not spend $500.00 for overkill.
One with a (of course) breaker and field service fuse I'm thinking would be nice.
Im thinking of one of these surge guards
So you have a what and it stays under your pillow why?
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dhamblet
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Its a pain in the a$$. We camp in MX and nightly as everyone turns off things the voltage goes up. We have a fiver so there is not really a lot of expensive sophisticated electronics to protect like a big bucks MH. Anyway, as the voltage rises noghtly the Surge Guard starts kicking off (BANG) and kicking back on (BANG). It has a huge relay inside. I can't remember the exact timing but it was generally just long enuf to start to drop off to sleep then BANG. Since complaining about anything in MX is pointless you deal with it. We chose to run a 110VAC electric heater outside to keep the voltage down. like a big resistor. Is comforting to have it there for the occasional problem but if the problem is continual its a pain. Most stuff in our rig can sustain the voltage without problem.
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Bumpyroad
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you should be able to buy a good multi function surge guard 30 amp for about $250. don't know why 500$. I wouldn't be without one. but how do you really know when one "saves your bacon?" In Austin, lightning hit very close. electricity went out. when it finally came back on I was OK but lots of units around me were still dark. I didn't go pounding on doors asking if they were so stupid they didn't have a surge guard, so I am not sure if they were knocked out by it.
I also use a watts whole house type water pressure regulator. Don't know if that has saved my bacon either.
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dbates
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I installed a Progressive 30 amp hardwired system because:
1. With aging CG wiring & utility grids I felt that I could encounter more & more low voltage situations that over an extended period could damage my AC & electronic systems. (We encountered low voltage in MN because the whole state is having electrical grid problems).
2. The unit will test for reverse polarity (we’ve encountered this three times), open ground/neutrals, high/low Hz, 240 vs. 120 volt miss wired pedestals, etc. problems before allowing RV electrical connection.
3. The accompanying remote monitor keeps me informed as to what the current voltage, Hz, amps & error codes (line problems) are. I use the amps info to check what individual A/C, TV, appliances, etc. are using to maintain my 30 amp limit.
4. Progressive had the highest Joules (surge protection) rating.
5. With a hardwired unit you just plug in, don’t have to worry about getting anything extra out or have it stolen and they are generally less expensive.
6. Progressive has modular construction so you don’t have to replace the whole unit if you have a unit problem.
7. Progressive has the longest warranty available (3 years).
8. Progressive has a VERY good customer service reputation.
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Bumpyroad
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dbates reminds me of one advantage of the portable ones that was posted in a previous thread. if you are in a situation with slightly fluctuating voltage, just under or just over desired, you can unplug it and monitor the situation manually, a bypass system so to speak. I don't think that all hardwired ones have a bypass function. and I keep mine in a basement compartment out of sight out of mind rather than plug in at the pole.
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bigeking
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I am a newbie, but I purchased a Progressive HT50C-EMS and used it for the first time this last weekend, and it was really easy to use.
It checked the polarity and voltage and gave me a code saying everything was normal, so I just plugged in the fiver and went on to other things. Do not know if I will ever need it, but it gives me a sense of security, so I do not have to worry about drops in voltage or surges. Just one less thing to have to be concerned about.
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Bumpyroad
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bigeking wrote:I am a newbie, but I purchased a Progressive HT50C-EMS and used it for the first time this last weekend, and it was really easy to use.
It checked the polarity and voltage and gave me a code saying everything was normal, so I just plugged in the fiver and went on to other things. Do not know if I will ever need it, but it gives me a sense of security, so I do not have to worry about drops in voltage or surges. Just one less thing to have to be concerned about.
Peace of mind. Priceless.
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