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09-10-2019, 09:00 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Kamloops
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EMS/Surge Protector
I have an Impact 330 with 50 Amp connection. I am looking at getting Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X to keep my electrical safe.
My question is, can this be coupled with 30-50 Amp dogbone connector if we are at a place that only has 30 Amp service?
I really don't want to have to buy one of each, as they are quite pricey, if I don't have to.
Richard
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09-10-2019, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
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Yes it will work with a dog bone adapter.
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09-11-2019, 03:47 AM
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Location: Moosup CT
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I have that same protector and can also verify that it works fine with a 50 to 30 amp dog bone. Never have had an issue and used it many times.
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09-11-2019, 05:33 AM
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Yep, it will work just fine.
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09-11-2019, 11:35 AM
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Junior Member
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Thank you. I wasn't sure.
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09-12-2019, 12:05 PM
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Location: Okanagan, BC
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Any reason (besides price) to not go for the hardwired version? I've got the 30 amp version and prefer it as nothing to go for a walk and nothing to forget to plug in.
Just a thought.
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09-12-2019, 01:15 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
Any reason (besides price) to not go for the hardwired version? I've got the 30 amp version and prefer it as nothing to go for a walk and nothing to forget to plug in.
Just a thought.
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I was looking at them shortly after I posted this originally.
Yes... Seems like the better way to go since it can be used to monitor both shore and onboard generator.
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09-12-2019, 08:03 PM
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To me the only downside to a hardwired unit is you leave it in the rv when you trade it in.
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09-12-2019, 08:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tech740
To me the only downside to a hardwired unit is you leave it in the rv when you trade it in.
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Sales feature for a private sale!
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09-13-2019, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tech740
To me the only downside to a hardwired unit is you leave it in the rv when you trade it in.
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It wouldn't be that hard to remove on a sale, but I figure I'll move from my current 30 amp to a 50 amp with my next trailer.
So yeah, selling feature.
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09-12-2019, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Bought a portable 50 amp in '05, went full-time in '08 with portable plugged in daily for 10+ years all across the country, worked great, never walked away & I did not lock it to the pedestal.
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09-13-2019, 06:10 AM
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Location: W. Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
Bought a portable 50 amp in '05, went full-time in '08 with portable plugged in daily for 10+ years all across the country, worked great, never walked away & I did not lock it to the pedestal.
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Same here. I've never had my EMS want to walk off and have never locked it to a ped anywhere we've been.
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09-13-2019, 02:16 AM
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Senior Member
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I also have the Progressive 50 amp portable EMS.
I love that the display on it shows how much amperage is being pulled.
When I turn on multiple electrical items, I check how many amps they are drawing and adjust my future usage of those items accordingly.
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09-13-2019, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerseyphil
I also have the Progressive 50 amp portable EMS.
I love that the display on it shows how much amperage is being pulled.
When I turn on multiple electrical items, I check how many amps they are drawing and adjust my future usage of those items accordingly.
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Yep, having that display available is great. I have one in both of our trailers.
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09-13-2019, 08:36 AM
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Location: Okanagan, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerseyphil
I also have the Progressive 50 amp portable EMS.
I love that the display on it shows how much amperage is being pulled.
When I turn on multiple electrical items, I check how many amps they are drawing and adjust my future usage of those items accordingly.
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Does the portable unit have the ability to display inside?
I have my display above my fridge (power comes in under my fridge) and can look at it any time.
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09-13-2019, 08:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
Does the portable unit have the ability to display inside?
I have my display above my fridge (power comes in under my fridge) and can look at it any time.
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Only by looking "through the window"... The display units are wired to the EMS with a "telephone like cable" and there's no "plug in for the cable" on the portable units.
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09-13-2019, 11:38 AM
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Site Team
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Location: W. Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
Does the portable unit have the ability to display inside?
I have my display above my fridge (power comes in under my fridge) and can look at it any time.
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The new Surge Guard 34951 (replaces 34950) is compatible with their wireless LCD display. I'm thinking I'll be phasing my 34950 out for one of these and utilize the remote.
https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-Sur.../dp/B07NW1Q52Z
Read product description.
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