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03-25-2020, 12:18 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Zanesville
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M.O.C. #25576
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Surge protector issues with adapting to lower amps or inverter generator use
I am looking at EMS surge protection and have several questions.
1-If I adapt down to 30amp or 15amp due to unavailability of 50amp can I still use the surge protector. I am aware at lower amperage that I'm limited to one or no AC use, limited appliances at once, but what happens with the protector
2-Portable vs hard wired
3-Recommended brands vs brands to avoid
4-Anything else I should know
Thanks,
Mike
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2015 3611RL
Not our first RV but it is our first Montana.
2020 Silverado High Country 3500HD, factory puck system with B&W Companion
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03-25-2020, 07:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
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I highly recommend Progressive, very reliable and great customer service. Only brand I have ever used. I prefer portable, some prefer hardwire, same capabilities both configurations. Recommend you call Progressive direct (telephone numbers on their webpage, ProgressiveIndustries) and ask them about 15A and specific model capabilities.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-25-2020, 08:44 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Fulton
Posts: 456
M.O.C. #20688
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I have Progressive 50 Amp and use it on 30 all the time. My understanding is you can do what’s necessary and it will still do it’s job.
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Wayne & Malinda
2018 Montana 3731FL
MORryde IS/DiscBrakes
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03-25-2020, 09:01 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Progressive EMS for me also and I have also used it for 30amps. Since I run my third AC off the 20 or 30 amp receptical besides using the 50 I have a seperate EMS for that line.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-25-2020, 10:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,523
M.O.C. #18081
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Santa
I am looking at EMS surge protection and have several questions.
1-If I adapt down to 30amp or 15amp due to unavailability of 50amp can I still use the surge protector. I am aware at lower amperage that I'm limited to one or no AC use, limited appliances at once, but what happens with the protector
2-Portable vs hard wired
3-Recommended brands vs brands to avoid
4-Anything else I should know
Thanks,
Mike
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Use with 50A, 30A, 20A and 15A feeds no problem.
We went with hard wired, your personal preference. But you may need a way to keep it from walking away if left unattended using portable
Progressive Industries recommended. Too many reasons but warranty and bypass come to the top of my reasons
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