Surge Protector and Voltage Regulation

[MangoMike]

There has been some talk lately about electrical issues. After reading Kim's (see below) post about a voltage strike and a recommendation Last summer by Dale (roadrunner) I purchased a protector. I use it religiously and a couple of days ago it detected a spike of voltage greater than 132 volts and shut down. Resetting itself automatically when the power was back in range. I felt it was time to share.

I've posted some detailed information on this unit over at Prevoman in the Cool Bus Tools section.

http://www.prevoman.com/Pages/Cool%2.../Surgepg1.html

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Mike

Kim Sloan's Post - May 2007:
" Just an interesting story.as you know from POG III I always use the surge protector with the coach. We are at a state fairgrounds for a horse show. we are plugged into 50 amps. Three days ago major power surge. My surge protector sacrificed itself, but saved the bus. Two other Prevosts not as lucky with major electrical damage. A 65,000 volt line crossed with a 12,000 volt line and sent major power surge.

I have to buy new protector (actually already did prior to seeing the new post reference a better price), but that is cheap compared to the bill for the other Prevosts."

Kim Sloan