Easy Start on A/C RPod 196 - Event Date: 17 Apr 2021 |
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Old Man Running
Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2021 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Calendar Event: Easy Start on A/C RPod 196 Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 2:25pm |
I agree that a 2.2kw generator isn't adequate to start a 13.5btuh a/c. Therefore I did install an easy start kit and verified that it works on shore power. In fact, I also tested the unit with my surge protector, which displays a readout of consumption. With the a/c unit on and connected to shore power, the surge protector shows a reading of 8-amps, then 9-amps, and then eventually 10-amps. This sequence occurs within a 3-5-minute time span. When connected to the 2.2kw generator, the a/c unit will not come on, not even the fan motor, which pulls very little amps. If you are in the rv when you turn-on the a/c, you will hear a very faint click, but nothing activates. That is why I am wondering if this unit has a front-end device, or maybe software modification which reads the source of incoming power and will not allow the unit to activate unless it reads a full 20-amp power source.
Additionally, I also connected the surge protector to the Honda 2.2kw generator to see the amount of power coming from the generator. The strange thing is that the surge protector indicated that there was an open ground and would not transmit power to the rv. This condition only occurs when the surge protector is connected to the generator. BTW, I also did this test using a different surge protector with the same results.
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 2:50pm |
You need on of these. That should fix the problem with the circuit analyser and most likely the a/c as
well. bonding plug |
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Old Man Running
Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2021 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 10:46pm |
Thanks Offgrid, I have ordered a bonding plug from Amazon, trying to solve this problem has been like a scavenger hunt. Although I do not have any special knowledge of air conditioning systems, I do have a basic understanding of electricity and can hopefully think things through, especially with some outside help.
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 7:00am |
Great, do keep us posted.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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