Surge Protector for your DA or Rotary
- Thread starter CEE DOG
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The only downside I think of is cost.
I personally wouldn't be concerned with the possibility of power surges while using my polisher.
jlb85
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I use a surge protector with a few outlets. Plug it into the wall and run all my power cords from there. I have tripped it many times when the connectors touch water, protecting my tools, my partner and myself. Well worth the $25 IMO.
Also, if you do any work at the client's house, you want to have one that will shut down instead of tripping the house's circuit breaker. I had to quit a job once right in the middle since I was alone in the garage with no-one home, and the breaker tripped.
Also, if you do any work at the client's house, you want to have one that will shut down instead of tripping the house's circuit breaker. I had to quit a job once right in the middle since I was alone in the garage with no-one home, and the breaker tripped.
Are you talking about a surge protector or a GFI, ground fault interrupter?
jlb85
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Sorry, meant GFI. But here is one with both (not sure how good the surge protection is on it...):
Prime GFP10000 GFCI Surge Protector YLW
Prime GFP10000 GFCI Surge Protector YLW
Old Tiger
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I MO you dont need or even want a surge protection on a small induction motor as it may limit current and is not necessary on this motor. These motors are very tolerant of voltage variations IME. A GFI is a MUST if you want to work safely around water. If you dont have access to a GFI circuit (i.e., outside circuit) buy a GFI.