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So with the Yamaha, it can run the 13,500 btu ac but how much surplus power is left available?
So with the Yamaha, it can run the 13,500 btu ac but how much surplus power is left available?
So with the Yamaha, it can run the 13,500 btu ac but how much surplus power is left available?
Any recommendations on components? I was thinking I should start with my load list and work back from there.
Ha, I guess moral support would be nice. Truthfully there are so many options for each component I am trying to narrow everything down. I am also open to hiring a consultant to design the system for me as well.
What you'll get, for the most part, is a buch of people telling you to use what they used. Most will not tell you the negatives with their approach. They just tell you what to use based on ego.
In, re. Starting an A/C with an inverter.
Most air conditioners need about five times their running load to start. So, if your air conditioner draws 500w when the compressor is running, you will probably need an inverter of at least 2500w to start it.
Will a 2000w genset start it? Depends. Most conventional generators can take a surge by simply allowing the prime mover to slow down for a few revs. Will an inverter/generator like the Honda or Yamaha do this? I have no idea.
An inverter cannot sag like this, so it must be sized to handle the entire load. To reinforce dwh's point, a Magnum inverter/charger, with the hybrid power feature may be able to protect an undersized generator, but the inverter/charger MUST be sized large enough to cover the starting surge.
In my case, a 2800w Magnum would start a 6k BTU air conditioner. Never tried it with a generator.