15k BTU AC on Parallel Hondas?
I am wondering if anyone has actual, personal experience running their 15k BTU AC unit on parallel Honda 2000's. My Yamaha 2400 would take care of the 13.5 unit. But the 15k is too much for it. I...
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Larryect wrote:wnjj wrote:Larryect wrote:
That looks like an interesting idea. However it's not just the start up. I did get it started once or twice. But, there was no additional running amps left over for anything. If I even turned on my LED lights the generator would bog down.
That device looks like it would be good if two 2000's were having trouble starting it.
I assume you mean 12V LED's? If they cause your generator to bog, try turning off the converter. That alone takes a bunch of power and may be most of the issue.
True. But the point is if I want to run the AC I couldn't do anything else at all while enjoying the cool air. No TV, battery charging, limited lighting.
The charger takes a ton of power. So why not just buy another battery or 2 and run on batteries for your 12V needs when you need AC? The TV, fridge, lighting and other things will be fine without the charger for quite some time. Of course if you need AC well into the night or for days on end that may not work so wel..
