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What is Surge Guard and Why do I Need RV Surge Protection?

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:49 +0000

RVs hook up to power pedestals for shore power at campgrounds, parks and other locations. RVs today have highly sophisticated electronic circuitry with an array of expensive appliances ranging from air conditioners and microwaves to plasma TVs. The single largest threat to a RV’s electrical system and appliances is the “power pedestal”, either miswired or faulty electrical power. Faulty power can result in significant damage to these appliances. TRC manufactures a complete line of Surge Guard products that offer bumper-to-bumper protection for all RVs. Due to the enormous damage and repair expense caused by miswired pedestals and faulty power, many of the RV manufacturers have begun installing Surge Guard hardwire models in their RVs. As RVs continue to increase in cost, so does the need to protect the investment. Surge Guards are one of the best insurance policies that an RV owner can purchase.

What is Surge Protection? Surge protection is protection against voltage spikes on power lines. These voltage spikes can cause severe damage to electronic/electrical equipment, even if not in close proximity. Although several factors determine the effectiveness of surge protection, a loose guide is the number of joules rated for the device. This should not be confused with over/under voltage protection, which is effective for a gradual increase or decrease in voltage, exceeding the maximum or minimum voltage for which appliances are rated. Direct lightning strikes can be catastrophic. Although effectiveness varies, obviously no device can effectively protect against a close or direct lightning strike.

Can Rvers use a 50A/30A adapter plug with their 50A Surge Guard and hook up to a 30A power pedestal? Yes; however, their RV is wired with two 50A/120V circuits for a total of 100Amps while the 30A power pedestal will only provide a total of 30Amps of power. Subsequently, only a limited number of appliances can be operated without causing circuit breakers on the power pedestal to be thrown. The Surge Guard will provide the protection; however, the Rver may experience inconvenience due to the limited power.

Can I hook up a 30A Surge Guard to a 240V/50A power pedestal using a 30A/50A adapter? The answer is yes, and the Surge Guard will function properly; however, it is not recommended. The higher 50A input can cause the circuit breakers to be thrown.

Can an RV owner use a ‘voltage boosting’ product in conjunction with a Surge Guard? Yes, by plugging the voltage booster into the power pedestal in front of the Surge Guard. The voltage booster’s primary function is to increase the voltage in low voltage situations. Most provide “limited” surge protection or protection for extreme over/under voltage and open neutral condition. If the voltage booster is mounted after the Surge Guard, the Surge Guard will automatically shut off the power if it is below 102V for more than 8 seconds; subsequently not allowing the voltage booster to operate.

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Progressive Industries RV Surge Protection

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:52:16 +0000

The Progressive Industries story began 10 years ago when two full-time RV’ers got together and determined there had to be a better way to provide electrical protection to the new generation of RV’s that now included high-end electronic equipment. Their vision lead them to design, engineer and manufacture several products that offer state-of-the-art, reliable electrical protection for today’s RV’ers. Since those early beginnings, the company has grown and expanded its product line to include high quality, innovative electrical adapters and connectors for RV’s. Still today, the company remains privately owned by the original two RV’ers.

What sets Progressive Industries apart from its competitors? We are RV owners and we take notice of what the consumer’s wants and needs are. This is something very few people who design products for this industry can say. This experience carries over into every design and minute detail to give the RV consumer the best possible products that simply make sense. At Progressive
Industries it is not just about developing a product based on the cost and profit, it is about the quality and reliability, especially when it comes to electrical-related products. Our philosophy is simple: The quality of the product is long remembered after the price is forgotten.

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