 |
|
06-02-2013, 09:06 PM
|
#21
|
Rivet Master 
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by graysailor
Question, how do you determine whether to get a 30 or 50 amp?
|
Easy. Do you have a 30 amp or 50 amp trailer? Does your plug have 3 connectors or 4? 3 is 30 amp, 4 is 50 amp.
BTW I opted for the hard wired EMS. http://www.bestconverter.com/EMS-HW3...lay_p_511.html
and couldn't be happier.
__________________
Dave
2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
|
|
|
|
06-02-2013, 09:07 PM
|
#22
|
4 Rivet Member 
2017 23' International
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 306
|
Your AS should be a 30 amp.....I do not know of any which are 50 amp.....
|
|
|
|
|
06-02-2013, 09:28 PM
|
#23
|
Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zigidachs
Your AS should be a 30 amp.....I do not know of any which are 50 amp.....
|
There are some with 50 amp. Those with 2 AC's for example.
__________________
Dave
2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
|
|
|
|
|
06-02-2013, 09:33 PM
|
#24
|
Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
|
Two air conditioners and you will have 50amp such as what I had on my 30 Classic - my new 27fb has only one unit (didn't want/need two as in my 30 the second "bedroom unit" only really worked when I closed the door between the two sections) so I'm at 30amp now in the new 27fb.
Lot's of 50 ampers out there - just check your plugs or like I said, if you have to A/C units I would pretty much guarantee you have a 50amp system. 
__________________
John "JFScheck" Scheck
2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 04:14 AM
|
#25
|
Rivet Master 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by daveswenson
|
Interesting. How/where does this get installed?
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 04:25 AM
|
#26
|
|
"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
|
This works well for us...mostly at home as we 'dock most of the time. 
Bob
__________________
I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 07:00 AM
|
#27
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
|
__________________
-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 09:31 AM
|
#28
|
Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Interesting. How/where does this get installed?
|
I installed mine under the L lounge, right next to the converter. I just disconnected the incoming power line from the transfer relay, and connected it to the EMS. Then a short run of 10/3 back to the relay. I put the remote display in the cabinet under the sink since it's not something I need to continuously monitor. I'll take a look at it after connecting to shore power, and check it from time to time to monitor my power consumption when using high draw items.
__________________
Dave
2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 11:40 AM
|
#29
|
3 Rivet Member 
1985 31' Limited
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 139
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Interesting. How/where does this get installed?
|
I bought the Progressive Industries 30 amp hard wired unit also. I have an 87 Avion; installed it under the rear bed. I am an electrical neanderthal and it was easy to install (excellent instruction manual). I mounted the remote in the box where my power cord is stored so I can see the read out as soon as I connect to shore power. If there is a problem I can disconnect immediately.
Ron T
|
|
|
|
|
06-03-2013, 05:32 PM
|
#30
|
|
Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
|
I chose hard wired over plug in for two reasons. First security, second all it takes is one faulty receptacle and you could burn up the plug and the remaining cord is really short, might not be enough cord to be repairable. I mounted mine right next to the breaker box.
__________________
S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
|
|
|
|
|
06-08-2013, 03:39 PM
|
#31
|
|
TinCan
2016 30' Classic
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 880
|
Pretty much got it. One question remains. If they are sacrificial then it would make more sense to have a portable one. Am I correct?
__________________
TinCan
|
|
|
|
|
06-08-2013, 06:15 PM
|
#32
|
Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by graysailor
Pretty much got it. One question remains. If they are sacrificial then it would make more sense to have a portable one. Am I correct?
|
The beauty of the Progressive Ind. hardwired one is if it does sacrifice itself you only have to change out the circuit board.
__________________
Dave
2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
|
|
|
|
|
06-09-2013, 05:43 AM
|
#33
|
Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by daveswenson
The beauty of the Progressive Ind. hardwired one is if it does sacrifice itself you only have to change out the circuit board.
|
But do you have electric working without the board in place, portable you could plug unit in without protection. If it was due to lightning, when storm has passed plug it in, if it was due to local wiring problem time to find a new place.
Surge protection here at home is at the meter and in the circuit box. At the meter, electric company would replace, in the box would be my responsibility.
|
|
|
|
|
06-09-2013, 06:10 AM
|
#34
|
3 Rivet Member
1985 31' Limited
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 139
|
Surge
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveFL
But do you have electric working without the board in place, portable you could plug unit in without protection. If it was due to lightning, when storm has passed plug it in, if it was due to local wiring problem time to find a new place.
Surge protection here at home is at the meter and in the circuit box. At the meter, electric company would replace, in the box would be my responsibility.
|
Yes you have power. There is a bypass switch on the remote that allows you to bypasses the computer until you can replace the circuit. Circuits are plug and play variety.
Ron T
Central Virginia
|
|
|
|
|
06-09-2013, 05:57 PM
|
#35
|
|
TinCan
2016 30' Classic
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 880
|
Yes another question. Is bigger better? I have 30amp service so would it be better to get a 50amp surge protector.
__________________
TinCan
|
|
|
|
|
06-09-2013, 06:28 PM
|
#36
|
Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
|
I have the Progressive at the pedestal, mainly because I can use it with a few of my other toys, not install plug and play.
__________________
Jim N5TJZ Air# 174
2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2013, 04:54 AM
|
#37
|
|
"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Clark
I have the Progressive at the pedestal, mainly because I can use it with a few of my other toys, not install plug and play.
|
^
X2
The EMS PT 30C is used almost exclusively on the pad.
We have at least one power outage a month here at home, plus we rarely camp with hook-ups.
Bob
__________________
I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2013, 08:18 AM
|
#38
|
3 Rivet Member
1985 31' Limited
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 139
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by graysailor
Yes another question. Is bigger better? I have 30amp service so would it be better to get a 50amp surge protector.
|
The answer is "No". If you have 30 amp service then purchase the 30 amp unit. The bigger unit offers no additional protection. I got that information from a conversation with the folks at Progressive Industries.
Ron T
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2013, 08:59 AM
|
#39
|
Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by RTurnConn
The answer is "No". If you have 30 amp service then purchase the 30 amp unit. The bigger unit offers no additional protection. I got that information from a conversation with the folks at Progressive Industries.
Ron T
|
That's correct, the only thing the 50 amp unit buys you is protection for another C-N leg. (The fourth terminal that you don't have).
__________________
Dave
2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
