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product_id: 18160875
title: "Zebra Instruments, # VZPRO ECM Motor Protector Surge Protection for 120-240V GE & GENTEQ 5-PIN ECM Motors"
brand: "zebra instruments"
price: "€ 92.10"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Zebra Instruments"
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# Surge protection for ECM motors Plug-and-play installation Made in the USA quality Zebra Instruments, # VZPRO ECM Motor Protector Surge Protection for 120-240V GE & GENTEQ 5-PIN ECM Motors

**Brand:** zebra instruments
**Price:** € 92.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Don’t let a power surge fry your motor—protect smart, save big!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zebra Instruments, # VZPRO ECM Motor Protector Surge Protection for 120-240V GE & GENTEQ 5-PIN ECM Motors by zebra instruments
- **How much does it cost?** € 92.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/18160875-zebra-instruments-vzpro-ecm-motor-protector-surge-protection-for-120)

## Best For

- zebra instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zebra instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Plug-In Setup:** Install in minutes—no electrician needed, just plug VZPRO inline.
- • **Sacrificial Defense Tech:** Absorbs harmful surges first, saving your motor’s sensitive electronics.
- • **Ultimate ECM Motor Shield:** Protect your $1000+ motor from costly voltage spikes and surges.
- • **Dual Voltage Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with both 120V and 240V GE & GENTEQ ECM motors.
- • **Trusted HVAC Pro Recommended:** Endorsed by experts for peace of mind during storms and power fluctuations.

## Overview

The Zebra Instruments VZPRO is a precision-engineered surge protector designed specifically for 120-240V GE and GENTEQ 5-pin ECM motors. Made in the USA, this compact plug-in device safeguards your motor’s electronics from damaging voltage spikes, lightning, and power surges, extending motor life and preventing costly replacements. Easy to install and HVAC professional recommended, it’s the affordable insurance every ECM motor deserves.

## Description

Quantity in each package: 1Plug-In Transient, Surge, Lightning, & Spike Protection for ECM Motors. To use, simply plug VZPRO directly into motor, then plug motor's harness into the VZPRO... (Full instructions with photos in package.)"The most common cause of ECM Motor failure is damage to the electronics module as a result of poorly conditioned voltage."This unit works with either 120v or 240v GE ECM motors.

Review: ECM motors... - So a variety of factors conspired to knock out my ECM air conditioner blower motor during the miserable wretched pit-of-hell Texas summer a few months ago. I had some vents closed (as I found out later, this increases static pressure which is bad for the motor), and also the power went out during a storm while the motor was running. What can happen in that situation is that as the voltage drops in a power outage, the motor starts drawing in more current to make up for the smaller voltage. The additional current can then fry the electronics in the motor control unit. The motors themselves are almost indestructible, but the electronics that control them, on the other hand.... not so much. And of course you (normally) can't just buy the control unit, but have to buy a whole new $700-$1000+ ECM motor (and if you're not installing it yourself, add the service fees). Unless you get lucky and the 'thermistor' (sort of a built-in surge protector inside the control unit) on the power board burned out before the rest of the electronics got harmed. This a couple-dollar part and easy to solder in a new one on the upper, exposed power board. In my case, unfortunately, the thermistors were intact but a fusible trace was burned out on the power board. The only times I read about this failure it was associated with one of the microchips on the control board failing into a short. And the control board is potted in a thick black goo so you can't even see if something burned out on it or not (and I wouldn't have been able to replace those types of components myself anyway). At that point I decided to go ahead and just replace the motor. New was $700, but I got a used one off ebay for $230. Installed it and had AC again. However, I obviously would like to keep this from happening again. And as I found out while trying to diagnose + fix this problem, the ECM motors are exposed to line voltage all the time the breaker is on-- unlike the outside compressor unit that has a relay that turns the power supply on and off. This means the ECM motor electronics are exposed to whatever surges or problems that occur in your electricity supply whether the motor is on or off. And then you have the power-failure-while-motor-is-running issue. All this being said, the motor had worked flawlessly for 14 years. So it might have been bad luck or whatever. But I heard about this device and figured if it does what it's supposed to $30 is very cheap insurance (compared to $1000 for a new motor!). It seems to just be some thermistors like the ones inside the control unit, but since you install it in-line before the motor, this device will take the hit first, sacrificing itself to protect your motor electronics. Also, when there's thunder outside I turn off the breaker to the AC unit.
Review: Better to be safe than sorry - I bought this as a preventative measure and had it installed by my husband in minutes. It was recommend by our HVAC repair company. Quick and pretty easy to install. No issues and happy to have the extra prevention on the furnace

## Features

- Package dimensions: 5.1 cms L x 7.2 cms W x 21.2 cms H
- Package quantity: 1
- Product Type: Precision Measuring
- Country of Origin: United States

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009AX6MLY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,130 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #485 in Surge Protectors |
| Date First Available | September 14, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
| Item model number | VZPRO |
| Manufacturer | Zebra Instruments |
| Product Dimensions | 8.35 x 2.83 x 0.04 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zebra Instruments
- **Color:** Grey
- **Special Feature:** Surge Protection
- **Total Power Outlets:** 5
- **Voltage:** 240 Volts

## Images

![Zebra Instruments, # VZPRO ECM Motor Protector Surge Protection for 120-240V GE & GENTEQ 5-PIN ECM Motors - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618p1gJSbCL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ECM motors...
*by T***T on September 10, 2017*

So a variety of factors conspired to knock out my ECM air conditioner blower motor during the miserable wretched pit-of-hell Texas summer a few months ago. I had some vents closed (as I found out later, this increases static pressure which is bad for the motor), and also the power went out during a storm while the motor was running. What can happen in that situation is that as the voltage drops in a power outage, the motor starts drawing in more current to make up for the smaller voltage. The additional current can then fry the electronics in the motor control unit. The motors themselves are almost indestructible, but the electronics that control them, on the other hand.... not so much. And of course you (normally) can't just buy the control unit, but have to buy a whole new $700-$1000+ ECM motor (and if you're not installing it yourself, add the service fees). Unless you get lucky and the 'thermistor' (sort of a built-in surge protector inside the control unit) on the power board burned out before the rest of the electronics got harmed. This a couple-dollar part and easy to solder in a new one on the upper, exposed power board. In my case, unfortunately, the thermistors were intact but a fusible trace was burned out on the power board. The only times I read about this failure it was associated with one of the microchips on the control board failing into a short. And the control board is potted in a thick black goo so you can't even see if something burned out on it or not (and I wouldn't have been able to replace those types of components myself anyway). At that point I decided to go ahead and just replace the motor. New was $700, but I got a used one off ebay for $230. Installed it and had AC again. However, I obviously would like to keep this from happening again. And as I found out while trying to diagnose + fix this problem, the ECM motors are exposed to line voltage all the time the breaker is on-- unlike the outside compressor unit that has a relay that turns the power supply on and off. This means the ECM motor electronics are exposed to whatever surges or problems that occur in your electricity supply whether the motor is on or off. And then you have the power-failure-while-motor-is-running issue. All this being said, the motor had worked flawlessly for 14 years. So it might have been bad luck or whatever. But I heard about this device and figured if it does what it's supposed to $30 is very cheap insurance (compared to $1000 for a new motor!). It seems to just be some thermistors like the ones inside the control unit, but since you install it in-line before the motor, this device will take the hit first, sacrificing itself to protect your motor electronics. Also, when there's thunder outside I turn off the breaker to the AC unit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better to be safe than sorry
*by P***E on December 20, 2024*

I bought this as a preventative measure and had it installed by my husband in minutes. It was recommend by our HVAC repair company. Quick and pretty easy to install. No issues and happy to have the extra prevention on the furnace

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthwhile insurance for an expensive motor!
*by M***T on February 16, 2018*

I have had a Lennox furnace with a Genteq blower motor for six years with no problems, but after doing a bit of research on the failure rate of these ECMs, I decided to buy this as cheap insurance. Only had to remove the lower front panel, reach down to the right and pull out the motor cable connector, plug this adapter in between the cable and motor and connect the ground ring to a nearby case gound screw. Put the panel back on and attach the sticker noting installation of the VZPRO for a possible future technician visit and that's it. The green 115vac led is not visible (220v led not used for my furnace), since it is pointing inward toward the fan blower housing, but I made sure it lit by turning the power back on momentarily with it unplugged from the motor. It's either a design oversight or some motor connectors are turned 180 degrees,so the led would face out in that case. I also installed a whole house protector and an outlet protector plugged into the furnace condensate pump outlet, so I should be covered!

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