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    Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 10:00am
Is it recommended/suggested to use a surge protector when using a generator?  I never have in past but for some reason this crossed my mind.  Thanks!!!
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I don't really see a need. You're not getting voltage that has been stepped down from a higher voltage through a transformer like you have with shore power.
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Posts: 1214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 3:01pm
Is there a potential for "under" volts?? 
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Yes, if it's being loaded down enough (e.g. the AC compressor kicking on and you're near capacity when it does). But an inverter won't spike nearly as badly as shore power when the voltage comes back up.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Jul 2018 at 3:49pm
+1 Bum, the invertor shuts itself down, mine does, if it's overloaded, not like campground power that can spike.
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Posts: 39 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:32am
Thank you all for info and thoughts!
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