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Scott_Malkinson
Explorer
May 29, 2017

Coleman mach 1 power saver on a honda 2000

So I just had the Coleman mach 1 power saver installed in my van. 11,000 btu. 1080 running watts so I figured my honda 2000 could run it. It starts and runs fine, but when I turn the temp. knob over to hot, then back to cold again it trips the breaker. Im assuming me turning the knob like that is basically what it will do when it cycles, but im not sure. The part that is confusing is that I had it running for like 5 hours the other day no problem. It isnt very hot out yet, but I have to assume the compressor kicked on and off and some points. Also, I can switch from high fan to low cool with no problems either. Only when I turn the temp knob. Im pretty sure ive seen people say they run similar setups on a honda 2000. Anyone have a similar setup have any opinions? Im really hoping to not have to buy another 2000 and parallel them.
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4 Replies

  • Ballenxj's avatar
    Ballenxj
    Nomad
    Jun 03, 2017
    Chris Bryant wrote:
    You are short cycling it- don't. You shut the compressor off, and the system is under very high pressure- the compressor will not restart in that case.
    Wall thermostat models all have time delays built in, but mechanical controls don't- they rely on the user to not cycle them quickly.

    This, and my A/C technician friends have told me this is a good way to damage your A/C unit, so as Chris said, don't.
  • Scott_Malkinson's avatar
    Scott_Malkinson
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    Ok, thanks guys. I just need to quit screwing with it is what your saying, lol. Puts me at ease.
  • horton333's avatar
    horton333
    Explorer
    May 29, 2017
    You can blow a fuse in the house by doing that too.....there needs to be time between cycles for the pressure to bleed down. Let it run normally is the way to find out, those Honda units tend to struggle with the surge on an A/C as do many of the smaller generators without extensive workarounds.
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    May 29, 2017
    You are short cycling it- don't. You shut the compressor off, and the system is under very high pressure- the compressor will not restart in that case.
    Wall thermostat models all have time delays built in, but mechanical controls don't- they rely on the user to not cycle them quickly.

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