Larry, the remote is only for the hardwired model. Check out Progressive Industries website for their product line, with information.
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Dave
Surge Guard Power Monitors/Circuit Analyzer
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Dave
SilverRhino
Well-known member
Mark;
I like the way that you mounted your Surge Guard in a readily accessible spot. When you did that, was there enough original power cord to do that or did you have to add on??? What gauge wire did you use to connect everything??
Nice post...very neat install!
Thanks;
Randy
mrcomer
Past Ohio Chapter Leaders (Founding)
Randy,
It has been so long ago but I do believe there was enough original cord to get it to the surge protector. As for the gauge of wire, I believe it is 8 gauge but look at your 50 amp cord and it will say what size wire it is and that is what I used.
Good luck,
Mark
It has been so long ago but I do believe there was enough original cord to get it to the surge protector. As for the gauge of wire, I believe it is 8 gauge but look at your 50 amp cord and it will say what size wire it is and that is what I used.
Good luck,
Mark
Randy, when I installed my Progressive EMS, I bought five feet of cable. My thought being that if I cut and splice into the origional cable and sell the coach it would be a problem taking the EMS with me. So for a few bucks, I bought #6-3 w/ground cable at my local hardware store and did not cut the origional cable. In fact it was even the same brand as the OEM.
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Dave
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Dave
mrcomer
Past Ohio Chapter Leaders (Founding)
Not yet. My plan was to build something out of wood and cover it with fabric but honestly I keep forgetting about it. Thank you for reminding me. Should do it now while it is too cold out to camp.
Mark
SilverRhino
Well-known member
I really thought that the tester that was posted was a great idea.
While I was looking at it...DW was looking over my shoulder and wanted to know if I didn't already have something that would do the same thing. Ok....like jimtoo said.."neat but one more thing to carry".
So I already have a multi-meter in the tool box so I guess I can check with that. Just to be sure I know what I am doing...if I put the meter across one of the hot slots ( left or right side ) and the neutral slot ( bottom ), I should get a reading of 120 volts. If I put the meter across the two hot slots ( left & right ) I should get 240 volts.
Just want to check power at the "post" when I pull into a stall.
While I was looking at it...DW was looking over my shoulder and wanted to know if I didn't already have something that would do the same thing. Ok....like jimtoo said.."neat but one more thing to carry".
So I already have a multi-meter in the tool box so I guess I can check with that. Just to be sure I know what I am doing...if I put the meter across one of the hot slots ( left or right side ) and the neutral slot ( bottom ), I should get a reading of 120 volts. If I put the meter across the two hot slots ( left & right ) I should get 240 volts.
Just want to check power at the "post" when I pull into a stall.
JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
That or sudden hair growth
. After looking at Mark's install, again, it looks like one other advantage to the Progressive hardwire w/remote unit is that the connections are made under the removable cover and the cables are secured by the wire clamps on the outside. Disadvantage is that making the connections is in very close quarters and you have to place the mini-ammeters over the two hot wires inside the housing. And short sections of #6 wire is not the most flexible stuff around. But, once done, it's fully enclosed and you have no need to be able to see the unit, itself.
Jim-n-Leslie
Active Member
SueJean -
Don't know if you are still looking since your post was 5 days ago, but I did purchase a SurgeGuard Plus Model 40240. I had it installed behind the wall just inside the main entrance to my BH (behind the little coat closet, if you can call a 3" deep closet a coat closet) by Chesapeake RV Solutions who I ordered it through. Inside the coat closet is the digital read-out. It provides ample protection for surge, miss-wired outlets, etc. As others who posted have stated, I am a believer in the insurance protection it provides. You never know what kind of electrical maintenance an RV park observes, and it cost a lot less than the repairs throughout a trailer one could potentially experience. Take care!
Jim
Don't know if you are still looking since your post was 5 days ago, but I did purchase a SurgeGuard Plus Model 40240. I had it installed behind the wall just inside the main entrance to my BH (behind the little coat closet, if you can call a 3" deep closet a coat closet) by Chesapeake RV Solutions who I ordered it through. Inside the coat closet is the digital read-out. It provides ample protection for surge, miss-wired outlets, etc. As others who posted have stated, I am a believer in the insurance protection it provides. You never know what kind of electrical maintenance an RV park observes, and it cost a lot less than the repairs throughout a trailer one could potentially experience. Take care!
Jim
SueJean
Active Member
Thanks Jim!
I'm definitely going to make a purchase here. Being in the karaoke/music business, we can't afford to be "frying" any of our equipment let alone our "house". It's just a matter of waiting for "upgrade" to fit into the budget. This month has been "maintenance" and last month was "repair". The surge protector should be next on our list.
I appreciate all the feedback that comes through this forum. It sure helps to have all of you guys out here to bounce this stuff off of. This is the first place I turn to when I've got a question and somebody always comes through with good advice.
Blessings,
SueJean
I'm definitely going to make a purchase here. Being in the karaoke/music business, we can't afford to be "frying" any of our equipment let alone our "house". It's just a matter of waiting for "upgrade" to fit into the budget. This month has been "maintenance" and last month was "repair". The surge protector should be next on our list.
I appreciate all the feedback that comes through this forum. It sure helps to have all of you guys out here to bounce this stuff off of. This is the first place I turn to when I've got a question and somebody always comes through with good advice.
Blessings,
SueJean
RoadJunkie
Well-known member
This unit checks phase and grounding, with surge protection, but does not ensure voltage hi/low protection. But at $100.-, not bad, and one can check voltage with hand-held meter.
http://tweetys.com/50-amp-portable-surge.aspx
http://tweetys.com/50-amp-portable-surge.aspx
SueJean
Active Member
I bought the Progressive model at $100. I'm sure the more expensive versions are better in terms of "bells and whistles", but the budget only s t r e t c h e s so far these days. I do understand the implications of hi/low voltage, but we must make choices.
Thanks everyone for their suggestions!
Thanks everyone for their suggestions!
