Do I Need To Replace A surge Protector After It Is Tripped

Published 09/15/2021

Question:

If the surge protector activates, does it still provide this protection again or does it need to be replaced?

asked by: Edward B

Expert Reply:

Your Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55310 should be fine if you've only activated the surge protection once. Your unit is rated for 1,050 joules, and if you've had a 200 joule hit, in theory, you still have approximately 850 joules left, which is still really good.

Typically, you'll want to replace your surge protector every 2-5 years, but if you've had a frequent amount of hits you'll want to consider replacing sooner.

expert reply by: Bryce D