JRPJR Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I’m tired of having to replace some electrical appliances and putting a surge protector on each appliance is like herding cats as it’s hard to keep up. My appliances are able to lolerate the voltage changes in Mexico but not lightning strikes in the area .Thanks for any help given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Does your house have a grounding rod from your meter? Lightning must have a place to go and will seek the most direct path to ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Whether or not you circuits are grounded you could use a whole house surge protector like one of these: GE Thor Protector or this Sycom Protector either or other brands are around $50 in the USA. For genuine protection specialist recommend three level protection. 1.true grounded outlets and a 2. plug in surge protector and 3.one of these whole house units. The whole house item is easy to install probably a DIY thing. A strong surge like nearby lightning will sacrifice the protector unit and it will have to be replaced. But when it burns out it leaves your circuit working. I lose one about every 3 years or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptarte_22@yahoo.com Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, geeser said: Whether or not you circuits are grounded you could use a whole house surge protector like one of these: GE Thor Protector or this Sycom Protector either or other brands are around $50 in the USA. For genuine protection specialist recommend three level protection. 1.true grounded outlets and a 2. plug in surge protector and 3.one of these whole house units. The whole house item is easy to install probably a DIY thing. A strong surge like nearby lightning will sacrifice the protector unit and it will have to be replaced. But when it burns out it leaves your circuit working. I lose one about every 3 years or so. We brought one from NOB for our home..........and a local installed it, plus we have individuals on tv's, fridge, computers. Worth the cost and effort...due to the many power failures and brown outs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunFan Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Had two whole house surge protectors (one per phase) installed almost six years ago along with solar PV. There has never been a problem with electronics damage by voltage fluctuations or surges in that time. SunFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Never use them, never had a problem, and believe me when I say I have a LOT of electronics equipment. I use breaker-switch power bars, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, ComputerGuy said: Never use them, never had a problem, and believe me when I say I have a LOT of electronics equipment. I use breaker-switch power bars, that's it. I have never heard of the term breaker switch power bar. Can you post a link that would show me one that you would use. I would really appreciate it since we are doing some remodeling and I am concerned about the quality of the electric installation at our place.. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Sorry, should have said "circuit breaker"... here's one of many examples: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Outlets-Power-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00KWLNPB8 You can get them at WalMart, some with USB adapters built in; also at Steren, of course. As you go higher up the price range, they also include basic surge protection. These are a far cry from "whole house surge protectors", and cost a lot less. I started using power strips after blowing several very expensive "battery backup surge protector" units, the kind with a digital display up front. These units also include fuses, which can be impossible to replace, depending on what you initially buy. The power strips have no fuse, just a breaker switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 52 minutes ago, ComputerGuy said: Sorry, should have said "circuit breaker"... here's one of many examples: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Outlets-Power-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00KWLNPB8 You can get them at WalMart, some with USB adapters built in; also at Steren, of course. As you go higher up the price range, they also include basic surge protection. These are a far cry from "whole house surge protectors", and cost a lot less. I started using power strips after blowing several very expensive "battery backup surge protector" units, the kind with a digital display up front. These units also include fuses, which can be impossible to replace, depending on what you initially buy. The power strips have no fuse, just a breaker switch. Thank you so much. Now I understand. Amazon has its own brand which seems to fit the bill. What do you think? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-6-Outlet-Surge-Protector-Power/dp/B00TP1C51M/ref=pd_day0_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00TP1C51M&pd_rd_r=2GA0HX3WVKEC2RTT1Q0F&pd_rd_w=Vs9yM&pd_rd_wg=r6Pa5&psc=1&refRID=2GA0HX3WVKEC2RTT1Q0F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Checked all my outlets for ground with a simple tester and installed a Sycom surge protector 8 years ago. Zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, michael2595 said: Thank you so much. Now I understand. Amazon has its own brand which seems to fit the bill. What do you think? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-6-Outlet-Surge-Protector-Power/dp/B00TP1C51M/ref=pd_day0_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00TP1C51M&pd_rd_r=2GA0HX3WVKEC2RTT1Q0F&pd_rd_w=Vs9yM&pd_rd_wg=r6Pa5&psc=1&refRID=2GA0HX3WVKEC2RTT1Q0F Yes, fairly typical. Check at WalMart first before going through the online ordering hassle, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlongTheWay Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 A company called "ISB Sola Basic" http://www.isbmex.com/ has many such options in their product line, from residential to Industrial use. Many RV'ers in Mexico are using products from their "Corrector" line up. For 50+ Amps coverage is the 8KVA model https://www.reguladoresyups.com/producto/corrector-de-voltaje-8-kva-sola-basic/ Or, for a 30+ Amps coverage is the 4KVA model https://www.cyberpuerta.mx/Energia/Reguladores-de-Voltaje/Regulador-Industrias-Sola-Basic-Corrector-de-Voltaje-4000VA-5-81-120-4000.html These are designed to be hardwired, easily installed (with some small electrical skills) and offer a wide range of input voltage, either boosting, or reducing (both functions) the voltage as needed, to an output range of 102v to 132v. If a more narrow output range is desired, they also have models termed "Regulators". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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