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Suite Sweets · 12-16-2018, 05:05 PM

Gentlemen: For years, we've heard to replace surge protectors periodically. Preparatory to this post, I did some Google research, and reference it herein:
lifehacker.com/why-you-should-periodically-replace-your-surge-protecto-1693447062

In all the posts I've read, none have raised the issue of burn out of a DRV (or any other) provided surge protector, nor has anyone raised the question of replacement.

So, I raise the question. Do they need servicing (i.e., replacement of the metal oxide varistor), do they need replacement ? Or, do they need to be ignored ?

Isn't becoming knowledgeable about your RV fun ? It really is a hobby.

12-16-2018, 05:05 PM	#1
Suite Sweets Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 107	Power Management with Built in Surge Protector Gentlemen: For years, we've heard to replace surge protectors periodically. Preparatory to this post, I did some Google research, and reference it herein: lifehacker.com/why-you-should-periodically-replace-your-surge-protecto-1693447062 In all the posts I've read, none have raised the issue of burn out of a DRV (or any other) provided surge protector, nor has anyone raised the question of replacement. So, I raise the question. Do they need servicing (i.e., replacement of the metal oxide varistor), do they need replacement ? Or, do they need to be ignored ? Isn't becoming knowledgeable about your RV fun ? It really is a hobby.