Amphibian power surge protector with outlet tester
Bessiejan23 said
04:43 PM Jul 30, 2018
Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?
Dougwe said
07:43 PM Jul 30, 2018
Yes.I use one every time I am hooked up to a house power supply or not a 15amp supply.
I think there are others out there, are they better or as good, Only a qualified sparky would know the real answer. I have seen people with a short lead with 10a male plug one end and a 15a female plug the other end. Not safe or legal. Insurance Co don't recognise them either.
Bessiejan23 said
09:06 PM Jul 30, 2018
Thanks Doug, but this not the 15 to 10 amp converter but this one - Weatherproof 1000J Caravan Surge Protector with outlet tester.
PeterD said
11:47 PM Jul 30, 2018
Dougwe wrote:
Yes.I use one every time I am hooked up to a house power supply or not a 15amp supply.
I also use our AMPFIBIAN on the occasional stopover at relatives or friends houses. The last time was at the NSW State Rally at the Griffith Showgrounds in April. (Although instructions put out by the Rally organisers were that each van was to be connected via a 10Amp to 15Amp adaptor there was only one other plugged into the five outlet tower I used - so three others were connected direct to the 10Amp supply.)
Anyway, in response to the original question, has anybody used one? Has anybody heard of damage being caused to a van's electrics by a surge? Would they thus be considered essential?
Note that Jaycar have a similar 10Amp to 15Amp adaptor - both for indoor and outdoor (waterproof). Whether better than the Ampfibian or not an electrician can answer that.
As for the outlet tester part, I believe Jaycar have a three pin plug that is simply inserted into the socket - three LEDs light up to signify the status - the same as the surge protector/outlet tester.
(I am unable to find my last Jaycar catalog the confirm that the adaptors and testers are current. I used to have such a tester from Dick Smith, I well remember the warning for an incorrectly wired outlet - "Run!")
Murray
Dougwe said
10:26 AM Jul 31, 2018
Ooops! Sorry cos I didn't read the OP properly did I. Slap on the hand for me. Thanks for pointing it out though as does seem a good idea. I have a built-in Surge Protector so I can't see a need for one in my case.
I see a small problem with them though if connected in a CVP, being, it's possible it could only last a few hours before going walkabout.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 31st of July 2018 10:29:53 AM
Kebbin said
10:54 AM Jul 31, 2018
I have a surge protection power board which is used in conjunction with my laptop, I would suggest that a fitted device rather then an outdoor device would be the go if you don't want to use a power board.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:01 AM Jul 31, 2018
I donât think power surge goes through transformers ? 240AC - DC ., But it will protect the transformer . Unless lap top is 240 ? Yes cheap enough to have surge protection built in .
Possum3 said
01:31 PM Jul 31, 2018
I fail to see why anyone would use straight 15X15 amp unit instead of a 10X15 amp unit, to me it seems simple to use the surge protector that operates from both 10 and 15 amp outlets. to use the straight 15 amp you would need to purchase another unit when utilising 10 amp supply.
You can also get a PAT tester for less than $10 to test unknown power-supply at any electronics outlet.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 31st of July 2018 01:34:43 PM
Bessiejan23 said
09:51 AM Aug 4, 2018
Thank you everybody for comments. The product is only new so I will wait for early adopters to try it out.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:36 AM Aug 10, 2018
Can a few of these be stickies . Where they STAY at the top of thread . Even posts amalgamted by moderater ?? Saves the same questions being asked over and over?? Plug leads ,generator, caravan loading etc oh inverters,battery types etc
So it doesnât become a continuous sh!t fight ?
oldtrack123 said
11:46 PM Aug 11, 2018
Possum3 wrote:
I fail to see why anyone would use straight 15X15 amp unit instead of a 10X15 amp unit, to me it seems simple to use the surge protector that operates from both 10 and 15 amp outlets. to use the straight 15 amp you would need to purchase another unit when utilising 10 amp supply.
You can also get a PAT tester for less than $10 to test unknown power-supply at any electronics outlet.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 31st of July 2018 01:34:43 PM
The Ampfibian SURGE protector is rated @15A & only available with a 15A plug & Socket
It cannot be plugged into a 10A socket
A device such as the Ampfibian 10 to 15A adapter is required, if plugging into a 10A supply outlet
Two totally different devices for two totally different purposes.
Has anyone used one of these? If so, is it useful? Are there other brands that do the same thing?
Yes.I use one every time I am hooked up to a house power supply or not a 15amp supply.
I think there are others out there, are they better or as good, Only a qualified sparky would know the real answer.
I have seen people with a short lead with 10a male plug one end and a 15a female plug the other end. Not safe or legal. Insurance Co don't recognise them either.
Thanks Doug, but this not the 15 to 10 amp converter but this one - Weatherproof 1000J Caravan Surge Protector with outlet tester.
The unit you use does not have a surge protector in it - this is the one the OP is talking about - Weatherproof 1000J 15A Caravan Surge Protector with Outlet Tester S1000DX -
I also use our AMPFIBIAN on the occasional stopover at relatives or friends houses. The last time was at the NSW State Rally at the Griffith Showgrounds in April. (Although instructions put out by the Rally organisers were that each van was to be connected via a 10Amp to 15Amp adaptor there was only one other plugged into the five outlet tower I used - so three others were connected direct to the 10Amp supply.)
Anyway, in response to the original question, has anybody used one? Has anybody heard of damage being caused to a van's electrics by a surge? Would they thus be considered essential?
Note that Jaycar have a similar 10Amp to 15Amp adaptor - both for indoor and outdoor (waterproof). Whether better than the Ampfibian or not an electrician can answer that.
As for the outlet tester part, I believe Jaycar have a three pin plug that is simply inserted into the socket - three LEDs light up to signify the status - the same as the surge protector/outlet tester.
(I am unable to find my last Jaycar catalog the confirm that the adaptors and testers are current. I used to have such a tester from Dick Smith, I well remember the warning for an incorrectly wired outlet - "Run!")
Murray
Ooops! Sorry cos I didn't read the OP properly did I. Slap on the hand for me. Thanks for pointing it out though as does seem a good idea. I have a built-in Surge Protector so I can't see a need for one in my case.
I see a small problem with them though if connected in a CVP, being, it's possible it could only last a few hours before going walkabout.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 31st of July 2018 10:29:53 AM
I fail to see why anyone would use straight 15X15 amp unit instead of a 10X15 amp unit, to me it seems simple to use the surge protector that operates from both 10 and 15 amp outlets. to use the straight 15 amp you would need to purchase another unit when utilising 10 amp supply.
You can also get a PAT tester for less than $10 to test unknown power-supply at any electronics outlet.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Tuesday 31st of July 2018 01:34:43 PM
Thank you everybody for comments. The product is only new so I will wait for early adopters to try it out.
The Ampfibian SURGE protector is rated @15A & only available with a 15A plug & Socket
It cannot be plugged into a 10A socket
A device such as the Ampfibian 10 to 15A adapter is required, if plugging into a 10A supply outlet
Two totally different devices for two totally different purposes.