Surge Protectors

[rfoster]

To see if you have one like mine Check just inside on the rear wall of the 3rd bay back on the passenger side.

Another tell tale way to check is whenever you plug into shore power - there is a 2.5 minute delay before your coach powers up.

hope this helps

[truk4u]

My 2000 CC (Jamies Bus) has it in the 3rd bay passenger side (help me Jamie). It's mounted on the rear of the bay and looks similar to this, but an older version with keys:

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[Willis Michell]

Hello to all of you, I am in on this conversation a little late. I also need a surge protector and want to ask; is their a real need for the PT50C with the extra features over the SSP-50? I see that Jon uses the SSP-50. Also any experience with the Surge Guard 34750? I have a new coach, 99 Vantare and feel I need to get protected. Thanks.

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

Willis, you absolutely need to get protected. Use one or the other, but get one of them.

I use the the PT50C which is the more expensive unit, ( Digital Meter and all ) but is it better, who really knows. I have had it replaced once, at no charge by Progessive Industries, but they back all of their products, so no matter which one you get you will be happy.

And by the way, you don't have to do as Jon does, but it is usually best to.

Welcome aboard.

Gary S.


Gary S.

[HarborBus]

I had the Surge Guard 34750 hardwired into our previous coach. I don't think it was ever hit by and spike, it did however report problems of low voltage, bad ground, etc. at several campground over the 5+ years that I used it. I got the PT50C this time as the specs seem to be a little better. The two units are priced about the same so it's your choice but I agree with Gary, you need one.

[dale farley]

Willis, I have both units, and either will protect the bus. I do like the PT50C better because you can always see what is happening at the pole where you are plugged in. I like being able to see my amperage, voltage, and hertz on each leg at all times. At the same time, I don't know that I will pay the difference again if I need another unit.

The reason I have both units is that a bad short at the pole fried my PT50C, so I ordered the cheaper unit until I determined what had caused the failure of the 50C. I returned the 2-3 year old unit to PI, and they knew it was not a problem with their unit, but they replaced it any way. I am now using the PT50C again, and I will keep the other as a spare. I keep mine plugged in "all" the time.

[Willis Michell]

You all are great to respond so fast, glad I joined POG. Anyway I did think Jon was the "last word" but I am thinking I may spring for the PT50C after all. Hope Jon understands. Willis

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Not really sure Willis, but I don't think there was a PT-50C when Jon acquired his SSP-50.

JIM

[James]

Just wondering, is it OK to use the EMS-PT50C on a 30 amp connection using a 30 amp adapter?

Any problems doing this?

[dale farley]

James,

I would think it would work without any problem, and I am reasonably sure I have used mine on 30 amp before. All the device is doing is doing is registering what it sees on each leg. You probably should verify this with Progressive.