Where to install hardwired surge protector?
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Topic: Where to install hardwired surge protector?
Posted By: NHpod
Subject: Where to install hardwired surge protector?
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 5:54am
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Has anyone installed their own hardwired surge protector? If so, which model did you install and where did you install it? Are the wires easy to get to? Thanks
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 9:06am
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Depends on the model. Many owners have installed them. What model is yours?
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Posted By: Wood River Pod
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 10:18am
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NHpod, We have a 179. We mounted our Progressive Industries ems-hw30c behind our power station. Very easy to install. I have pictures at home that I'll post tonight. Thanks ------------- Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9134&PN=1&title=wood-river-179-mods - Wood River Mods |
Posted By: NHpod
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 5:35am
It is a 2018, 178.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 7:23am
Most 178 owners mount theirs directly behind the power distribution center. It's two screws to remove the cover, and four to remove the power center itself. Some 178 owners have opted for under the slide, near where the power supply comes in to the pod. ------------- |
Posted By: NHpod
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 6:52pm
Thanks. I think I'll try putting it behind the distribution center, jumping it to the main breaker.
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Posted By: Jose Escapodo
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2019 at 11:27am
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On my 2018 180 behind the converter was the best place. The shore power romex had just enough slack to do it without having to add wire and a junction box. I did add pigtails to the box grounds and twisted the romex grounds on instead of trying to directly screw the romex grounds to the box down in that cramped space. I initially mounted the display panel next to the slider switch but quickly realized that constant flashing would get irritating, like living over a chinese restaurant or something, so just moved inside the overhead cabinet.  |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2019 at 9:52pm
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I installed ours next to the power center in our 190. I was able to remove a panel next to it and recess it in the wall. Looks great, works great. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |