What is the Joules Rating for the Watchdog Gen II Surge Protector

Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/23/2025

Question:

I looking to confirm if I purchase your watchdog product HU42VR if that is the gen 2 power surge with EPO or if it’s the gen 1 version? The description for the product has a discrepancy saying it has the 6100 joules projection of the gen 2 model but further down says 3000 joules which I the gen1 version. The pictures of the product are for the gen 2 version so I want to make sure that if I purchase this it is the gen 2 version.

asked by: Becky C

Expert Reply:

Hey Becky, thanks for reaching out!

The Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU42VR is the Gen II version and is rated for 2,300 Joules. The old Gen I 50A Watchdog was rated for 6,100 Joules which is I imagine where our mistake came from, and for that I apologize.

I've got an update in to get the Joules rating corrected, so it should reflect that in the near future.

Do you have any other questions for me?

expert reply by: Jon G

Jon G.

10/27/2025

Hey Becky, did the Gen II Power Watchdog end up being the version you were looking for? Knowing how it worked out could help others trying to sort through the same model details.