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Old 07-07-2020, 08:44 AM   #1
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Does the 3813MS have some sort of surge suppression integral to power panel with breakers and converter?
 
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Only on the Legacy equipped units & it is a surge only device. Does not provide any high/low voltage, open ground or open neutral protection like a true EMS will.
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Like most OEM stuff, it's better to buy a real EMS unit and get the protection from a wide variety of electrical problems.
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Like most OEM stuff, it's better to buy a real EMS unit and get the protection from a wide variety of electrical problems.
So would it have the smarts to plug an Inverter Generator that doesn't have a bonded ground, like a Progressive EMS would?
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So would it have the smarts to plug an Inverter Generator that doesn't have a bonded ground, like a Progressive EMS would?
Never tried it, but highly doubtful
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Never tried it, but highly doubtful
Friends of ours had to make a generator bonding plug to get the coach to see power.
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Bought my bounded grounding plug made by Southwire from Amazon for $12.32. Cheaper and easier than making my own.
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Does the 3813MS have some sort of surge suppression integral to power panel with breakers and converter?

The Legacy package comes standard with this:



https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/au...he-silent-ats/


PD52DCSD 240 VAC 50-Amp Automatic Surge Protected Transfer Switch – “The Silent ATS”
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