There have been lots of examples of fried shore power cables attributed to loose connections at the pedestal. A heavy surge suppressor attached to a heavy power cable will impart a rotational force on the pedestal receptacle which could cause the male surge suppressor end to rotate out of the pedestal receptacle. My confidence in parks replacing a loose receptacle at my request is low. They would rather give me a different site.
Are there methods or tricks that you recommend be used to ensure the male plug maintains good contact with the pedestal receptacle? Bungies? Reusable thick cable ties? Ratchet strap? These methods could be problematic for a pedestal with power on both sides.
That’s great information but please reiterate that a “Surge Suppressor”, be it a simple suppressor or sophisticated EMS, cannot protect from this type of failure.
There may be an advanced EMS surge suppressor with a thermistor embedded in the male plug that would shut off power if it detected that its plug was overheating. I’m investigating….
There have been lots of examples of fried shore power cables attributed to loose connections at the pedestal. A heavy surge suppressor attached to a heavy power cable will impart a rotational force on the pedestal receptacle which could cause the male surge suppressor end to rotate out of the pedestal receptacle. My confidence in parks replacing a loose receptacle at my request is low. They would rather give me a different site.
Are there methods or tricks that you recommend be used to ensure the male plug maintains good contact with the pedestal receptacle? Bungies? Reusable thick cable ties? Ratchet strap? These methods could be problematic for a pedestal with power on both sides.
That’s great information but please reiterate that a “Surge Suppressor”, be it a simple suppressor or sophisticated EMS, cannot protect from this type of failure.
There may be an advanced EMS surge suppressor with a thermistor embedded in the male plug that would shut off power if it detected that its plug was overheating. I’m investigating….