Expert Answers about RV Surge Protectors

• Comparing the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer and Voltage Protector
• The Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer part # CAM55313 and Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector part # CAM55306 are similar in that they both work to protect the trailer from power surges and have diagnostic lights to help with troubleshooting. However, the Voltage Protector goes a bit beyond this as the voltage detection system is much more sophisticated sensing both high and low voltages in addition to surges. The Circuit Analyzer can only detects power surges, not high and...
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• Comparing Camco RV Circuit Analyzer and Voltage Protector for 30 Amp Service
• In simplest terms, the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer part # CAM55310 acts as a fuse and the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector part # CAM55301 acts as an auto-resetting circuit breaker. Therefore, if the fuse blows it will need to be replaced but if the circuit breaker trips it will go back to functioning as normal once the fault is corrected.
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• What is the Difference Between a Power Analyzer and a Surge Protector 50 Amp Adapter
• An analyzer such as # CAM55313 has diagnostic lights to indicate faults so that you can avoid damage to your RV. This model also offers surge protection. A model that offers only surge protection would not have any diagnostics. But some have both. There is also the Power Defender # CAM55306 that takes surge protection a step further by having the ability to detect too much AND too little power and disconnect and reconnected as needed.
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• Comparison of Camco Circuit Analyzers and Voltage Protectors
• Camco Power Defender voltage protectors, parts # CAM55301 and # CAM55306, have a bit more protection than the circuit analyzers, parts # CAM55310, # CAM55312, and # CAM55313. Both the analyzers and protectors have diagnostic lights for faults but beyond that the analyzers are just surge protectors. The voltage protectors go a little further by detecting the voltage and shutting off if the voltage level falls below 102V or goes over 132V. The voltage protectors also reset themselves...
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• Product Comparison Between The Hughes Autoformers Watchdog And Watchdog Portable.
• The Hardwired Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 50 Amp Item # HU27FR has to be hardwired and the Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - 50 Amp Item # HU87FR is just a plug-and-play connection. So the portable one is just easier to use than the regular.
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• Comparing A Firman Open Frame Generator and etrailer Inverter
• The difference between the Firman 10,000-Watt Portable Generator part # 333-H08051 and the etrailer 6,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generators part # 333-0003-2-0007 is not their ability to protect from power surges as they both have this feature but rather the type of electricity they produce. The generator has a total harmonic distortion of 25 percent which means it would not be ideal for sensitive electronics such as a flat screen TV or computer. The inverters only have a total harmonic...
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• SoftStartUp vs SoftStartRV Power and Operating Comparison
• Right, the SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR is a standalone unit you install inline with the AC unit while the SoftStartUp installs inline for the entire RV. The specs are not the same for both, here are the specs SoftStartUp have with their comparison: SoftStartRV # SSR54FR Installs on rooftop One unit for each AC unit No surge protection SoftStartUp Installs into power pedestal Starts up 2 AC units and other appliances Built in surge protection So one installs with the AC units and...
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• Comparing the 24x40 & 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumpers
• The 24x40 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper, # e99050 and the 24x60 etrailer version, # e99049 each have a similar design other than length and each have available option of using the 24" Extension, # e99052 to widen the carrier. These are built in large lots then warehoused for sale, the manufacturing cost at the time each lot is build influences the final cost. include this feature. The etrailer Cargo Bag w/ Mounting Straps, # 988501 is a great addition along with the etrailer...
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• Comparing 50A SmartPlug Plastic and Stainless Steel Options
• The plastic that comes on the 50A SmartPlug RV Power Inlet and Connector # SM76FR is very durable and you'll be happy with it for years to come. The reason why SmartPlug offers the Stainless Steel alternative, Kit # SM96FR, is because they understand the desire for high-quality electrical parts so they wanted to offer a premium version. As durable as plastic can be, it will never last longer or be a better protector than Stainless Steel. Attached are review videos for both options that...
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• Are Power Inverter With Continuous Power Modified Sine or Pure Sine Wave?
• Continuous power does not mean modified or pure sine wave. If you have a specific model you are looking at, I can help further. For instance, the Power Inverter 1000 Watts with Three AC Receptacles # WC3720 says continuous power and is a Modified Sine Wave AC Output waveform. Some of the sample applications are even confusing as they are often used as Pure Sine wave applications, but based on the size are adequate.
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