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  1. Kevin D Pem

    Resolved Soft start

    I acquired a soft starter earlier this week. Yup I don't really need it, but I discovered a problem I thought I would share. No matter how I tried to search this forum I got (0) results on the topic. Seemed strange to me because I was involved in some of those topics. This post is a test...
  2. C

    New A/C install - Soft Start Recommendations

    ...few instances where breaker has tripped when A/C + fridge & other powered items were run at he same time. So I am thinking that adding a soft start module would be a good idea. Can anyone recommend a make/model suitable? I see such a wide range of soft start units that say "they work for...
  3. Neal

    Resolved Soft start

    Fixed https://rvforums.com/search/349534/?q=soft+start&o=relevance
  4. R

    Air conditioner change

    Thanks, exactly what i did. New AC unit board controlled 10-12 button thermostats and his is a 5. Wired up, AC & heat pump working fine. He ordered a soft start as well. The dealer sold him the AC unit and soft start and the soft start is the wrong one.
  5. Neal

    New A/C install - Soft Start Recommendations

    For soft start recommendations I recommend Micro Air: https://www.microair.net/collections/easystart-soft-starters
  7. C

    New A/C install - Soft Start Recommendations

    That was one of the units I was considering just based on other posts. Does that mount up inside the unit? or does it get wired inline between the RV and the unit power feed?
  8. J&JD

    A/C soft start units

    Looking for info from those that have installed soft start equipment on their a/c units. I know @Neal has and I pm’d him but thought it might be worth asking the group about their experiences with these units. There is a company called Softstart that is advertising units at $50 off and free...
  9. Neal

    Question Dometic thermostat

    Try comparing dip switches to see if they align? When I had someone install my first soft start he messed up the dip switches. Just compared the two.
  10. T

    Just finished upgrading 2021 NA to three 460ah LI - OMG!

    Very nice! Let us know how the soft-start install and operation goes - if you do a separate thread on it, please post a link here.
  11. R

    New SoftStart product

    That is not how a soft start works, that plug-in device would effect all the power in your RV. I have installed soft starts on 200 HP motors to small half HP motors. They HAVE to be connected to the specific device (motor) and controlled to operate during start up (and sometimes shutdown)...
  13. Kevin D Pem

    New SoftStart product

    Very,vary sceptical!!! Why??? 15k unit runs, not starts on 1500 watts. Or roughly 100 watts for 1k BTU. So you can soft start one ac on 3000w generator, but the second will exceed the capacity of the generator. But there's more! The generator has a power dip before the engine catches up...
  14. Kevin D Pem

    New SoftStart product

    What we are looking at! A single phase(technically two phase) compressor motor has a run capacitor. In the old days a soft start device was an increased capacity capacitor (typically under 10bucks.) In a dedicated system there may have been a relay and a start capacitor. No matter, when the...
  15. L

    Just finished upgrading 2021 NA to three 460ah LI - OMG!

    Finished up everything and turned my system on to test yesterday. All is well. Next week I will install two soft start units. Going to wait and see if I even need solar.
  16. AbdRahim

    New SoftStart product

    Convenience. No installation needed. I bought two soft start units three or four years ago. Never installed them. More tha I wanted to tackle.
  17. Kevin D Pem

    Another Sanicon Hose Failure

    With all you tech savvy people, why hasn't anyone done a dueeno soft start project rather than continue with the insanity???
  19. O

    Easy start

    ...3100 for running the A/C. I think this unit should be able to start an run my 13.5 A/C with no problems but I have been looking into the soft start products and came across this product on Ebay; RV A/C Starter™ Easy start your Camper Rooftop Air Conditioner, SIMPLE DIY! | eBay I was...
  20. Scotttkd2

    FYI Have to be careful with electric loads

    ...an option for an overnight stay while on the road. As mentioned previously the start up of the AC is where you are probably getting overloaded. Last time I looked Soft start makes a dogbone version of their otherwise "installed at each AC" device, might be worth a look for use while traveling.
  21. S

    13.5 A/C

    I run my 15k unit on 20 Amp often, no soft start. Make sure no other loads on circuit.
  22. Joe Hogan

    13.5 A/C

    Running draw for a new 13.5 btu a/c is 12-13 amps in a ‘spec world’. However you will need a “soft start“ device as most motors pull significantly more at start up without some type of modification.
  23. S

    Dometic A/C problems

    Yes, it has always been new units. That is a good suggestion. If it is the unit, which I suspect it is, I will add a soft start. Thank you.
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