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1.5 HP Air Compressor turns off 7.2 KW generator

Calson

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This is a common problem with AC units on RVs and the fix is a large capacitor that provides a current boost to the compressor motor windings. An electric motor can have an initial amp draw that is 2-3 times its rating when running and the capacitor is needed to provide the startup current needed. Newer Coleman RV AC units now include a capacitor for this reason. This is a common retrofit for older or less expensive RV air conditioners.

Easiest fix is some sort of soft-start product that provides a portable capactor. The companies cannot guarantee it will work as they have no way to know the startup load of every air compressor being sold. The one below is designed for use with RV AC units:

https://www.rvacsolutions.com/product/rvms100s-16a-soft-starter/
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The Pro-Power on board inverter has software attached to it. Depending on the version of that software, you can get premature short circuits. If you have an old version of the software and can convince your dealer to update it, your problem could be resolved that way without having to buy any other soft starts, etc...

That was my experience, see here:
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thr...ble-to-handle-a-circular-saw.3240/post-275795
 
 




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