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03-17-2022, 10:24 AM
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50 Amp Surge Protectors
Anyone have a thoughts, tech support on best surge protector for the money?
Thanks
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03-17-2022, 10:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EJW
Anyone have a thoughts, tech support on best surge protector for the money?
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I've had a built in 50 amp Progressive and now have a Hughes Watchdog. I had the portable PWD50-EPO but recently converted it to a built in. They do have one specifically for built in, PWD50-EPO-H. They are not quite as expensive as the Progressive and have an easily replaceable board if it does get fried. It has app that works off a built in blue tooth that shows what's happening with it. That works well also. I've had it for 2 seasons now and it has not given me any problems. It did let me know I had a bad a/c that was drawing too many amps when we first got the Pinnacle.
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03-17-2022, 10:48 AM
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50 Amp Surge Protectors
Do you want just a surge protector or the recommended full EMS?
I use the built in Progressive 50amp EMS, EMS-HW50C. Besides surge, it monitors low/high voltage, missing neutrals and other kinds of miss wired power sources.
Get the one with the remote display so you can see what’s happening.
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03-17-2022, 10:50 AM
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Progressive Industries as the others have mentioned.
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03-17-2022, 10:53 AM
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I've always used Progressive Industries hard wired EMS devices. They have great customer service and if the unit takes a hit replacement parts are available and easy to swap. Depending of course on where you choose to install it.
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03-17-2022, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by F350guy
I've had a built in 50 amp Progressive and now have a Hughes Watchdog. I had the portable PWD50-EPO but recently converted it to a built in. They do have one specifically for built in, PWD50-EPO-H. They are not quite as expensive as the Progressive and have an easily replaceable board if it does get fried. It has app that works off a built in blue tooth that shows what's happening with it. That works well also. I've had it for 2 seasons now and it has not given me any problems. It did let me know I had a bad a/c that was drawing too many amps when we first got the Pinnacle.
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Thanks Jim
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03-17-2022, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by GHen
Do you want just a surge protector or the recommended full EMS?
I use the built in Progressive 50amp EMS, EMS-HW50C. Besides surge, it monitors low/high voltage, missing neutrals and other kinds of miss wired power sources.
Get the one with the remote display so you can see what’s happening.
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Thinking about the full EMS!
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03-17-2022, 02:18 PM
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03-17-2022, 02:37 PM
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X2, Bluetooth monitoring, replaceable suppressor, shuts power off if out of specs. Detected a loose leg at one CG , and a bad breaker at another.
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03-17-2022, 03:15 PM
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Thank you Stan & Sharon
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03-17-2022, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ARoamer
X2, Bluetooth monitoring, replaceable suppressor, shuts power off if out of specs. Detected a loose leg at one CG , and a bad breaker at another.
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Thank you!
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03-18-2022, 07:58 AM
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I’ve had a 30A pole mount and now have a 50A hard-wire, both Progressive Industries EMS. Both were/are trouble free. I had a question while installing my 50A and called their tech support on a Sun afternoon and was not surprised that I had to leave a message. I was surprised to get a call back about 45 minutes later.
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03-19-2022, 03:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ARoamer
X2, Bluetooth monitoring, replaceable suppressor, shuts power off if out of specs. Detected a loose leg at one CG , and a bad breaker at another.
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X2 once more. Ours lost the protection almost brand new, pretty certain it was not a surge as it was connected at home. Called them, very friendly and helpful. Had new guts in a few days.
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03-19-2022, 05:56 AM
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I've used both the 30 and 50 amp Surge Guard brand with good luck. Their reputation seems have gone away with poor warranty and no repair capability so if a replacement was needed today, would probably opt for the Progressive Industries instead. I would also opt for the separate digital fob.
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03-19-2022, 06:46 AM
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Researched quite a bit. Went with the Watch Dog 50 EPO. Have only had it a month or so, but like the bluetooth capability to "see" my power usage. Also like the fact that the surge protector is replaceable which as far as I know is unique to Watch Dog.
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03-20-2022, 04:06 PM
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. Also like the fact that the surge protector is replaceable which as far as I know is unique to Watch Dog.
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03-23-2022, 04:20 PM
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Watch Dog
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03-23-2022, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DBR
Researched quite a bit. Went with the Watch Dog 50 EPO. Have only had it a month or so, but like the bluetooth capability to "see" my power usage. Also like the fact that the surge protector is replaceable which as far as I know is unique to Watch Dog.
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The Progressive Industries Hardwired versions have replaceable parts like the surge protection. They also have a scrolling LED display that shows errors as well as amp draw.
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03-23-2022, 06:33 PM
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I like my Southwire Surge Guard. I also have the Bluetooth module for inside my motorhome which displays all of the same information. I prefer not to use a phone app so I decided on the Southwire with the Bluetooth module. Works great
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