mysticmd Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just thought I would mention this since I contacted Progressive Industries about the EMT-PT 50X and the problems I read with the rain guard, and how some people modified the cover to make it more weatherproof. The response I received is as follows: "The newly added rain guard has been overwhelmingly successful extending the life of the PT30/50X. All of our clients have regarded the clear cover as a major improvement. As stated in our website, any modification performed on our products will void the warranty. Anthony DeMaria, Progressive Industries, Apex, NC 27539 919-267-6948 Ofc." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I do not know what the rain guard is.We been using the EMT-PT 50C for 11 years.It has no rain guard.It hangs on the power pole in all kinds of weather.It has never had a problem Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, richfaa said: I do not know what the rain guard is.We been using the EMT-PT 50C for 11 years.It has no rain guard.It hangs on the power pole in all kinds of weather.It has never had a problem There were comments online about the rain guard being somewhat useless to almost useless, the rain guard breaking, mods to the rain guard to make it better, etc...... so I queried PI since I am looking to purchase one. I don't know if it were an option on the C model, but the X model has a plastic cover, which PI feels is quite wonderful. They do have a lifetime warranty, but who really wants to mail in their EMT and wait for the repair/return. Then there are people that just hang a plastic bag over the entire box for weather and for the 'eyeballers'. Good to hear you have had zero problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hmm , maybe they cheapened the unit to the point of needing a rain guard ? Our PI unit has been hanging on a pedestal in one place or another for almost 8 years without any protection from any weather . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Ours is 11 years old without any special protection. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, mysticmd said: As stated in our website, any modification performed on our products will void the warranty. Anthony DeMaria, Progressive Industries, Apex, NC 27539 919-267-6948 Ofc. PI was bought out by another company and things seem to be changing. For example, PI's once "bullet proof" unlimited warranty now has lots of provisos. See this recent RV.net thread. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I did not know PI had been bought out.I will do some research on the new company. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Glad that mine is hard wired. The only thing that gets weather is my power cord. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 15 hours ago, mysticmd said: Then there are people that just hang a plastic bag over the entire box for weather and for the 'eyeballers'. While I use the TRC-Surge Guard, I have done the plastic bag approach to the typical power pedestal for many years. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Anytime I want to protect an electrical device that's exposed to rain, years of experience has shown its best NOT to so completely seal it (like a very tight plastic cover or walmart bag etc) that it cant be allowed to breathe and ventilate in which case moisture and condensation might collect and gather remaining inside/under the bag "sweating". Instead, I like to cover and protect (NOT super tight and sealed at bottom) the device so rain cant enter yet air flow allows moisture to escape so it doesn't set there with moisture clinging inside the bag for hours. A bag over the device or pedestal but NOT tied off and tightly sealed at the bottom works great. Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone here John T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, oldjohnt said: A bag over the device or pedestal but NOT tied off and tightly sealed at the bottom works great. Just as I suggested? The only time most electric devices should ever be sealed is when they are subject to being submerged. Even most raincoats are open at the bottom.... Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 59 minutes ago, oldjohnt said: A bag over the device or pedestal but NOT tied off and tightly sealed at the bottom works great. Point taken, gentlemen. And a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving to Everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Kirk Wood said: The only time most electric devices should ever be sealed is when they are subject to being submerged That's exactly right Kirk !!!!!!!! Let the bag "breathe" and be allowed to vent for the reasons I indicated UNLESS, of course, submerged ........... Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving PS Approximately haw far are you from Coleman Texas?? If I get there before I leave the State that may be the closest I get to your place to visit ??? John T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 I can see our PT 50C out the window from our PC desk.It is hanging under the power box as it always does .It is raining here in Florida.It is getting wet. It has been in heavy rain over the years perhaps We have been pushing our luck over the past 11 years. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have had 2 PT50C's for years (one primary and one as a backup) and in the fall of 2016 one of them saved me from a surge and one leg died in the process. It was returned for warranty and replaced with a PT50X with the new socket cover. I was then using my backup PT50C until March 2017 when I was involved is a massive thunderstorm with torrential rain and with the wind the rain was blowing almost horizontal into the face of my PT50C. It worked for a few days after the rain and then died. It was returned for warranty and it was reported to me that it got wet. They replaced it with a PT50X also so I now have two of the new models. The "C" model worked for me for years without getting wet, but this storm was a real "perfect storm" it seems. Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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