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smlranger · 04-20-2018, 07:09 AM

I am planning to replace my existing surge guard (it seems to be having some issues....noted in a previous post) and I am considering the Progressive Industries PTX50. While I like the hardwired unit, I am thinking an advantage to the portable unit is the idea that if you have a surge that disables the surge guard (even though it protects the coach), the portable unit would allow you to still use shore power while waiting for a replacement surge protector. The obvious disadvantage of the portable unit is the potential for theft. The new PTX50 does have a bracket for a cable lock.

What else am I failing to consider?

Polyian · 04-20-2018, 08:05 AM

I installed a hard wired unit, wired it myself. It is simple and requires no action other than plugging in as normal.
Either way, if I have a failure of the EMS that is related to campground power problems I would not reconnect without protection, probably not at all unless their power system was properly inspected by a licensed electrician.
For me the choice was simplicity of use and one less piece of gear to fiddle with on set-up.
Both will function equally well.

dennis45 · 04-20-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyian

I installed a hard wired unit, wired it myself. It is simple and requires no action other than plugging in as normal.
Either way, if I have a failure of the EMS that is related to campground power problems I would not reconnect without protection, probably not at all unless their power system was properly inspected by a licensed electrician.
For me the choice was simplicity of use and one less piece of gear to fiddle with on set-up.
Both will function equally well.

I agree. And, if you read the manual for the hardwired EMS, it can be bypassed very easily if there is a problem with the device itself.

http://www.progressiveindustries.net...ed-comparisons

TonyMac · 04-20-2018, 09:37 AM

I'm a big fan of of portable for the reason you gave, If I smoke the surge guard, I can remove it.

smlranger · 04-21-2018, 09:11 AM

After talking with Progressive Industries decided to go with hardwired unit. Lower cost than portable, has bypass switch, and is field repairable. Portable is not fixable if it takes a hit.