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10-26-2009, 01:32 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #9773
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Do you use a power surge protection device
Good day I would like to know if you use a device for power surge, if yes I would like to know which one it is and is it hard wired or portable?
Thanks
Teddyblue
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10-26-2009, 02:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 657
M.O.C. #9178
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I have the following: Portable 50 amp Surge Guard brand which I recently got on sale from CW. Used it for the first time this past week and it worked perfectly.
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10-26-2009, 02:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Remington
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #9499
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I also have the 50 amp from CW. One thing I like about it is that it checks the wiring in the campground hookup before it actually kicks on to allow power to the Montana.
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10-26-2009, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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We use a 50A portable. CW would be my last choice for purchase, they are extremely expensive, even when 'on sale.' Got mine here for $270 a few years ago: https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/newstore/nojava/index.cfm
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10-26-2009, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,352
M.O.C. #6831
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I use a 50A Surge Guard. It is portable but I have had my unit rewired so it can be connected in the forward storage compartment.
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10-26-2009, 02:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Hardwired 50 amp Progressive Industries Electrical Monitoring System. Wired and mounted in battery compartment. Remote LED indicator that gives error codes (Still haven't ran the wiring to mount the display inside the rig....imagine that H. John!!!)
Bingo
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10-26-2009, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ft. Smith
Posts: 981
M.O.C. #116
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I'm installing a 50A Progressive Industries hard wired EMS with the remote readout.
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10-26-2009, 04:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Raceland
Posts: 409
M.O.C. #2389
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i been looking at getting one thanks for the great info on them now i will look around and find the best one ,,,,,,,,
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10-26-2009, 04:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,379
M.O.C. #8728
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Whatever you get, get SOMETHING. Surges and brownouts can cause a lot of damage.
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10-26-2009, 05:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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I use the Progressive Industries portable, PT-50C.
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10-26-2009, 06:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #9053
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We've got the 50Amp Surge Guard portable. The only problem we have had is some outlet boxes are too close to the ground, and it doesn't have room to hang. Other than that it is simple insurance.
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2009 Big Sky 365REQ 10th Anniversary Edition
2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Super Duty
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10-26-2009, 09:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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I installed the 50A Progressive Industries hard wired EMS unit with the remote readout about 2 months ago. Very nicely built unit. The only nit pick I have about the unit is the remote read out. It has the line coming out of the bottom, so when you mount it on the wall, you can't hide the line. It's not very noticeable, but it's too bad they didn't make a provision to have the line come out the back of the unit instead.
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10-27-2009, 02:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 1,123
M.O.C. #6880
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I have the hard wired 50A Surge Guard. Camping World had them on sale in the summer for $287. After purchace and paying Mich tax,exchange on the money and taxes at Canadian Customs[13%] I paid half of what it would have cost me in Ontario.
Bill
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10-27-2009, 03:36 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #9773
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thanks for all the reply.
Teddyblue
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10-27-2009, 04:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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I installed a 50A Progressive Industries hard wired EMS with the remote readout two years ago. I installed it in the wall next to the vacumm and the electric panel. The remote is mounted below the panel and next to the entrance door so I can look at it after I set up without having to go through the trailer.
Mark
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10-27-2009, 06:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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There's no doubt the portable ones are easier to use, but they are also easier to lose, either by theft or forgetting them. That's why I went to the hard wired unit. Plus I mounted mine immediately behind the electrical panel so it takes up no additional room.
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10-27-2009, 10:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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progressive industries EMS PT-50C. We left it portable and have not forgot it or lost it in 3 years.. I can look out the desk window and see it blinking away. Would not leave home without it.
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10-27-2009, 01:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Do any of you use the EMS PT50 WITH a Hughes Autoformer? I can't seem to use both together....
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10-27-2009, 03:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Phil,
What seems to be the problem when you try to use them together? High voltage?
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10-27-2009, 03:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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I put the EMS first, then the Autoformer and the power cuts out. Seems like this should work as others have done it, Bingo, I believe is one.....When I use them seperately they work fine......
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