If you have circuit breakers in your coach do you still need a surge protector such as this one?
1126056
Yes. The purpose of this surge protector is to protect your RV from sudden voltage spikes that can damage your electronics. Breakers wont protect from that.
1126057
Yes. This checks the quality of the power coming in to the coach before it hits the panel of circuit breakers. It is a surge protector but it also tells you if the power on the pedestal has correct polarity and the amperage and voltage of each line. It protects the panel as well.
1126058
absolutely. The breakers prevent from overloading the circuit ONLY. This device protects against surges, high voltage, low voltage, open neutrals or grounds, etc. Small price to pay to save several thousands worth of electrical devices
1126059
Yes you still need this. This provides protection to the line power coming into your RV, like low or over voltage. Also if the goes off then back on, this unit will have a little time delay before restoring power to the RV. This 50 amp model is the 2nd unit to be installed, my last RV was a 30 amp version. Another nice thing to have is the remote, lets you step thru several items on importance if you like to monitor the electrical power to and in your RV. I would highly recommend this product and was easy to install.. Good Luck!!
320479
Yes, you can plug it into a surge protector, and the timer will be protected from electrical spikes.
1804817
You only need one of these, attached to the main cable that comes into your house. That will stop any electrical surge that may come through the cable itself.It doesn't function like a "ground" for everything, though... The power cord of each device (TV, computer, etc.) will still need to be plugged into a wall outlet or power strip that's equipped with surge protection in order to stop surges that may come through the regular house wiring.
1875285
No you need the breaker on so that circuit is completed. The tool works excellently
593327
No it should not you may have bigger problems check to see if you have power or your surge protector is tripped
658479
This is not a surge protector. Many appliances and devices use a trickle of electricity even when they are not actually turned on, which wastes electricity, not to mention wasting your money. The purpose of the Belkin Power Conserve Switch is to cut power completely to whatever is plugged into it. You restore power to your appliance by pressing the small power switch on the right-hand side of the switch when it's time to use the appliance, and then off again, when use is complete. I have six of these installed in my kitchen and have been delighted with their performance and ease of use.
1121942
This particular type of surge protector requires two "full size" spaces in order to be installed in the GE panel. If your circuit breakers are "full sized" you can use wafer (thin) breakers to gain the space for the surge protector or purchase a surge protection device that fits outside of the panel.
163606
Yes you will, but it is still readily accessible and the Unit comes with, in my case, a long enough cord to reach my surge protector. On my set up, because of the proximity to power, the unit is entirely invisible.
1249405
These surge protectors are connected to the main bus through the breakers you connect them to, they do not prevent voltage spikes they just limit the surge effects through a gating effect that limits the amount of surge that gets through. They attempt to allow only a small amount of the surge to get through and drain the rest to ground. They are not not perfect but they may save your expensive electronics.
774067
I'm not sure what whole house surge protection is. I know that they have to be plugged into the wall outlet and not into a surge protector, but I'm not sure if you're referring to regular surge protector strips or to a special type of surge protection. Sorry that I can't answer your question
1201337
Well, I guess the question was - IF a surge appears on line and burns up the protective circuitry, will this item still continue to provide power to equipment connector to it? The problem with it doing so is that the equipment hooked to it now unprotected. I'm looking for an answer myself, so more info from owners is welcome..
1311729
I personally do not. The supplied quick disconnect cord was plenty long enough to reach my battery. There is no need for a circuit breaker in my opinion as mine has a built in breaker right on the unit itself.
1461645
I have "whole-house" surge protection so I wasn't concerned with the capability of this unit. However, since you asked, I went back to the instructions that came with the unit. Under "Protections" it states: "USB circuits are equipped with over-load and short-circuit protections." That's it.
2174866
No I do not but I do keep it plugged into a surge protector. So far, so good.
1758093
No. Even with a plug adapter, the surge protector part is a problem. I have blown circuits and adapters this way. First, I blew the adapter in India. Then, I plugged it in at the airport lounge in the U.S. and killed that entire circuit. Guilty.
195118
Yes, it's the same as the power from the power company. I would suggest using surge protectors as you should already be using.
790808
Yes it does. I would just recommend unplugging the unit when you are not using it. You are supposed to do that anyway even if it's plugged into a surge protector.