Can A 50 Amp Surge Protector Be Used On A 30 Amp Application?
Question:
Will this work in a 30 amp application?
asked by: Dan M
Expert Reply:
The best option is to use a 30 amp surge protector like the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone # CAM55312, but if you really wanted to use the 50 amp surge protector # SU99SR you'll just need to use the:
-Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male # A10-5030FBK with the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male - Round # A10-3050AVP.
The reason you'd want to not use a 50-amp surge protector with your 30-amp trailer is because the surge protector will only work if the current exceeds 50-amps, meaning if you have a short somewhere and your panel is only rated for 30-amps, it won't be able to handle it.
I've attached a couple of videos for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male - Round
- RV Plug Adapters
- Adapter Plug
- 50 Amp to 30 Amp
- Plug Only
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 30 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male - 12" Long
- RV Plug Adapters
- Adapter Cord
- 30 Amp to 50 Amp
- 12 Inch Long
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 30 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp
- RV Surge Protectors
- Circuit Analyzer
- Surge Protector
- 30 Amp
- Portable
- 2100 Joules
- Camco
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Mighty Cord SurgeMinder Surge Protector and Circuit Tester - 50 Amps
- RV Surge Protectors
- Circuit Analyzer
- Surge Protector
- 50 Amp
- Portable
- SurgeMinder
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