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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: "€ 92.81"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Zebra Instruments"
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# 120-240V dual voltage compatibility Plug-in easy installation Surge & spike protection for ECM motors Zebra Instruments, # VZPRO ECM Motor Protector Surge Protection for 120-240V GE & GENTEQ 5-PIN ECM Motors

**Brand:** zebra instruments
**Price:** € 92.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Protect your motor, protect your comfort—surge-proof your HVAC like a pro!

## 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?** € 92.81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Compact & Durable Design:** Slim 8.35" x 2.83" enclosure fits discreetly in any HVAC setup, built tough for long-term reliability.
- • **Effortless Plug-In Setup:** Install in minutes—no electrician needed, just plug VZPRO inline with your ECM motor harness.
- • **Ultimate Electronics Shield:** Sacrifices itself to absorb voltage spikes, preventing costly ECM motor control board failures.
- • **Cost-Effective Peace of Mind:** At just a fraction of motor replacement costs, it’s the smart insurance every HVAC pro swears by.
- • **Universal Voltage Compatibility:** Seamlessly protects both 120V and 240V GE & GENTEQ 5-pin ECM motors from damaging surges.

## Overview

The Zebra Instruments VZPRO is a precision-engineered surge protector designed specifically for 120-240V GE and GENTEQ 5-pin ECM motors. It plugs directly inline to shield sensitive motor electronics from transient voltage spikes, lightning surges, and power anomalies that commonly cause expensive motor control board failures. Compact and easy to install, this US-made device offers a cost-effective, reliable defense that HVAC professionals recommend to extend motor lifespan and avoid costly replacements.

## 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: 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
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.

## 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 | #68,352 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #550 in Surge Protectors |
| Brand | Zebra Instruments |
| Built-In Media | Surge Protector |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Air Conditioner, Heater, Refrigerator, Other Appliances with standard AC power requirements |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 85 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00696498775027 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 8.35"L x 2.83"W |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Zebra Instruments |
| Mfr Part Number | VZPRO |
| Model Number | LYSB009AX6MLY-CMPTRACCS |
| Number of Outlets | 5 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Surge Protection |
| Plug Type | Type B |
| Product Dimensions | 8.35"L x 2.83"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Garage, Office, Restaurant, Workshop |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Special Feature | Surge Protection |
| Total Power Outlets | 5 |
| UPC | 696498775027 768467303002 785934237004 662766417043 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 240 volts |

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The picture on the web site is inaccurate
*by J***T on June 19, 2025*

The picture on the web site is inaccurate, the item I installed on the ECM works fine and hopefully will do its job if/when needed

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