Surge Protectors

[Outback 325BH]

Originally Posted by B-O-B'03

I am betting since it is portable, he does not have to use it with the generator?



I have the hardwired, 30 amp, progressive unit and a "magic" plug. They are not that hard to keep up with, I know exactly where it is and if it did ever wander off, you can disable the progressive unit with a switch on the remote display.



-Brian

Yeah, that makes sense. I didn't think about simply not using the EMS with a generator.

On our hardwired units there is a bypass that can be used.

I have the necessary bonding plug so no big deal for me.


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[sourdough]

Originally Posted by Alpine

Have used this one nearly 4 years (full-timers). Only once did it cut off complete power to the 5ver, then automatically resets itself. Another instance it detected a faulty power pedestal, and we just moved to another site. Very cheap insurance & I don't mind "doing the work" plugging it in at the pedestal each time!

Same unit I use and it has saved our bacon, and found faulty peds, many times. Going on our 4th summer as well.

[gearhead]

Originally Posted by Outback 325BH

My point was, a portable EMS will not prevent you from using the "magic plug" when using a generator with an open neutral. The portable EMS has the same electrical checks as the hard-wired EMS.


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10-4 We're on the same page.

[reddog7571]

All of this is very good food for thought.

[CrazyCain]

Wondered if it would come up on anti-theft.. this is how i do it..double locked on cord near plug in, then wrapped around the shore power pole and locked again

[Tbos]

My 30 amp portable Surge Guard saved us twice last season. One the polarity was wrong and a faulty ground/neutral on the 2nd. FYI the campground thought it was ok to have some resistance between neutral and ground. They didn't fix it. I plugged into another pedestal that was within reach.


2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

[reddog7571]

Thanks for all of your responses!! Very helpful!!