Hey gang,
We just installed a new Inverter HVAC at home, which doesn't need the EZ Start that I had just installed a few months ago. Seeing this thread, and realizing it can be used on an RV, I'm listing it here. I didn't think it would fit under the cover on our Roof A/C units, which are...
Dometic only makes one type of SoftStart for the Penguin II, called the SmartStart. I have never seen this in any model year of any newmar. It does benefit from a direct plug n play installation. Would be very easy to see if your unit has this, as it will be a separate installation next to the...
I can't make sense of it. I manage to run two A/C's off a single leg of 30A divided to both A/C's. I do have the MicroAir Softstart on both units. When running they pull less than 14A. So...if you are in a 50A shore power connection, and the panel is balanced...you should easily run four...
I had Firestone Ride-Rite air bags on the back of the old Chevy P30 MH chassis, rear air bags on the 2008 Canyon baby truck, and just got half done completing Ram-Bro's air bag install on Thursday. Curb side bag installs Friday morning (so much rain in FL this week).
Spring compression under...
...I guess the microwave is the only other major draw. Fridge and hot water heater propane capable.
So I'm reading about start up amps and softstart devices. I've read some people using a 2000W generator and some saying it's not enough.
My choices would be governed by the weight, the ones...
Running draw for a new 13.5 btu a/c is 12-13 amps in a ‘spec world’.
However you will need a “softstart“ device as most motors pull significantly more at start up without some type of modification.
More than likely when both banks are completely flat the onboard smart charger cannot see the batteries, it thinks there's nothing there and remains in standby.
You may need to put an external charger on the house batteries for awhile, but check the following first.
#1 - is your salesman...
...get an adapter (below) to run all the small stuff, but you wont be able to run an AC. You might be able to run an AC if you install a “softstart” kit (second pic) on it. I don't have any experience with these but others here seem to have had good results. I’d post another question such as...
Your AC might require less to start, might be smaller unit, or could have a softstart processor already in it, and might be newer then mine. Glad yours works, 3000 is your running watts most likely, not your surge watts.
...usage and unless there is a pms involved there's no chance of running two rooftop units on 30 amp, ordinarily (unless the rooftop has a softstart capacitor) a 30 amp won't support a running 15k btu unit and microwave simultaneously. I suspect running a 50 amp trailer through a 30 amp dogbone...
Education needed! What does "soft start" mean & what does it actually do? Maybe gradually increase the current flow at start up?
What are the benefits, other than what TJ just mentioned?:unsure:
Just ask this question with no details. 2014 Dynamax Dynastar 32XL. Installed lithium batteries and solar. Softstart on AC units. Would like to run unit while traveling from invertor. How is the best way to put AC Units on invertor circuit. They are only on shore and generator power currently.
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