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Whole house Surge Protector

First of all,  I was able to repair my Surround Sound, DVD Player and Subwoofer after my coach catastrophe under transfer switch issues.  They all had an internal fuse that blew.  Two other devices were saved with the GE SurgePro individual unit protector attached at the end of the cord.  See attached pictures.

I am installing 2 Hughes Power Watchdog in the coach.  One outside after the reel and one inside after the first transfer switch.  While I was searching the internet for SurgePro replacements I found that GE makes GE PowerMark Gold 10 KA Indoor Surge Protective Device Item #36250 Model #THQLSURGE. 

Our coaches have the GE PowerMark Gold Panel and subpanel.  You need 3 open breaker spaces to install the device.  I'm looking to install one in each panel since I have the space in my panels.  Hoping this will give me added protection from any internal failure outside of the EMS coverage. 

Has anyone used these type of surge protectors in your home or coach?  It couldn't hurt anything and just give my panels extra protection.  Any thoughts? 

Attached is a link to the device at Lowes, a screen shot of the specs, image of my panels and image of the burned individual SurgePro units.
John M

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-GE-PowerMark-Gold-10-KA-Indoor-Surge-Protective-Device/3637964

John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #1 –
There is one in my upper kitchen cabinet over the microwave with the microwave plugged into it. Thought it was factory.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #2 –
Have the same thing in our 92 like Chuck up in the cabinet ^.^d
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #3 –
We are going to install the whole house unit in our panel.  Just finished ordering 2.  One for each panel.  This way I avoid using the plug in unit and everything on the panel is covered.
Thanks guys,
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #4 –
John, those GE SurgePros don't look too happy!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #5 –
Richard, I agree.  They did what they were suppose to do.  Now I'm going to install the Whole House Surge Protector.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #6 –
This is the only one that I use and sell. Has a great warranty, but I have never checked it out to see if it really works since have not had the need.  It stands alone and needs a 50A breaker connecting it to the panel. Most of the others ones I have seen say they need a 20A breaker.

Eaton Surge protector
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago
 

Re: Whole house Surge Protector

Reply #7 –
Thanks Turbojack. I'm in Mexico,  this looks like a  Godsend..
Safe Travels
Dave
2001 U320 40ft
Build #5867
2003 Tracker
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