Surge Protection

bikegirl
bikegirl Member Posts: 24
in Battery/Electrical & Solar
Hey everyone! I have read through the surge protection posts. There are three that I'm weighing out based on the discussions and wondering which one you have and how they are different? Progressive seems to have a good rep in the forum here and a few of you including @Verna has the TRC 44260 which costs less. 

My other question is if there is a voltage issue does it balance it out? Or are you not to plug in until it is fixed?

Total newbie here. Thanks so much for your help in my understanding! :)

Here are the links to the three:

Progressive Industries SSP30X Smart Surge Protector - 240V/30A

https://www.amazon.ca/Progressive-Industries-SSP-30XL-Surge-Protector/dp/B015G2YYN0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509899139&sr=8-1&keywords=30%2Bamp%2Brv%2Bsurge%2Bprotector&th=1

Progressive Industries SSP-30XL Surge Protector with Cover - 30 Amp

https://www.amazon.ca/Progressive-Industries-SSP-30XL-Surge-Protector/dp/B015Y9MX38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509899139&sr=8-1&keywords=30%2Bamp%2Brv%2Bsurge%2Bprotector&th=1

TRC 44260 30 Amp Circuit Analyzer

https://www.amazon.ca/TRC-44260-Amp-Circuit-Analyzer/dp/B00JYMZ8HK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Comments

  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Actually a pretty good question bikegirl..  worthy of a poll imho.  I’ve read most of the posts here and with “Winter is Coming!” , I had decided to wait till Spring to make a purchase, unless a good sale rears its head.  I was leaning toward the SSP - 30xl.
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





  • hymie
    hymie Member Posts: 150
    I strongly recommend the hardwired version of the progressive industries model that @jkjenn installed and documented on her blog. The beauty of it is that you never have to think about it again. It has caught two power issues for us this year and is otherwise invisible. Great product.
    James & Jacquie     Almonte, Ontario
    2016 Jeep Cherokee & 2017 T@B Outback
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    I have the Camco version. If you get an external one don't forget a bike cable and lock to prevent it from walking away. I've never had issues, but I've heard they are popular items to steal. Good luck with your decision!
    https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Analyzer-Integrated-Protection-Indication/dp/B00WED0XBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509904506&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+surge+protector+30+amp+surge+guard&dpID=31Y%2BNT0ThtL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @bikegirl

    If there is a voltage issue, these devices warn you, they do not fix the problem.  If it occurs, you let a camp host know so they can have it repaired.  

    In general the surge protectors analyze and then provide a code so you know to plug in or not. 

    There is a difference between a surge protector and the other Progressive Industry EMS units in that the EMS units are more comprehensive in what they detect and protect by stopping current flow, whereas the surge protectors just detect.  On our EMS, you plug it in, wait about 2 minutes until you see an "all clear" code, then plug in.  It is nice as it also records events and you can see a history of what went on when you weren't in camp.

    On another note, I read that someone had an EMS unit hardwired into their RV and it blew up inside their trailer when there was a big surge.  We use the portable EMS model and my biggest concern is theft, but I have a good lock system on it, so you can't worry about everything.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Homebodyatheart said:
    I have the Camco version. If you get an external one don't forget a bike cable and lock to prevent it from walking away. I've never had issues, but I've heard they are popular items to steal. Good luck with your decision!
    https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Analyzer-Integrated-Protection-Indication/dp/B00WED0XBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509904506&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+surge+protector+30+amp+surge+guard&dpID=31Y%2BNT0ThtL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
    So...  I have the https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Defender-Analyzer-Integrated-Protection/dp/B00JGJH8QU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511749686&sr=8-4&keywords=camper+surge+protector..

    Do you think your model is a step up?   I didn’t pay much for mine, and I see your model for about 70 bucks.  
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





  • Haloo
    Haloo Member Posts: 137
    SAM said:
    @bikegirl

    If there is a voltage issue, these devices warn you, they do not fix the problem.  If it occurs, you let a camp host know so they can have it repaired.  

    In general the surge protectors analyze and then provide a code so you know to plug in or not. 

    There is a difference between a surge protector and the other Progressive Industry EMS units in that the EMS units are more comprehensive in what they detect and protect by stopping current flow, whereas the surge protectors just detect.  On our EMS, you plug it in, wait about 2 minutes until you see an "all clear" code, then plug in.  It is nice as it also records events and you can see a history of what went on when you weren't in camp.

    On another note, I read that someone had an EMS unit hardwired into their RV and it blew up inside their trailer when there was a big surge.  We use the portable EMS model and my biggest concern is theft, but I have a good lock system on it, so you can't worry about everything.
    @SAM, how do you lock your EMS?
    T@B 400 | F150 | Washington State
  • Homebodyatheart
    Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,516
    @TerryV6 we bought ours at the dealer with our "new buyer" gift certificate plus our 10% discount, so it was a bit less than Amazon (I'm a smarter shopper now!). If we had seen the one you have we probably would have bought that one, except I don't know if there is any way to attach a cable lock to keep it safe. That said, I am usually around camp most of the time anyway at this point, not gone on all day treks, and I camp with others. We watch out for each other, which is nice. I haven't had any issues this last season.
    2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Haloo, there is a hole (for hanging?) that we put a cable lock through and wrap it tightly around the pedestal.  It won't stop someone determined, but will hopefully prevent a casual theft.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Haloo
    Haloo Member Posts: 137
    SAM said:
    Haloo, there is a hole (for hanging?) that we put a cable lock through and wrap it tightly around the pedestal.  It won't stop someone determined, but will hopefully prevent a casual theft.
    Thanks! I think I'm going to go the portable EMS route. 
    T@B 400 | F150 | Washington State
  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Well, being how it is cyber Monday, we pulled the trigger on a ems model.  Got an extra 15 % off and it came to $218.
    http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/ems-pt30x-30-amp-ems-with-surge-protection/102484&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&scid=scplp102484&sc_intid=102484&affiliateid=6313&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXNQdSXSowgtHDtdj6TkeQhEVw_dTOEyCWAo8RlhoVDNyUqa33KiEM4aAq8tEALw_wcB
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





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