Does anybody use a surge protector for your DA or Rotary? With AC current you can easily get a spike that could possibly cause damage over time I would think. Is there any downside to doing so?
Does anybody use a surge protector for your DA or Rotary? With AC current you can easily get a spike that could possibly cause damage over time I would think. Is there any downside to doing so?
The only downside I think of is cost.
I personally wouldn't be concerned with the possibility of power surges while using my polisher.
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.
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.
Are you talking about a surge protector or a GFI, ground fault interrupter?
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.
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Originally Posted by CEE DOG
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