AC Hard start additions
Any new developments (in the last couple years) to the problem of starting/running a Dometic 13500 AC unit with a generator? Thanks,Mike
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2oldman wrote:ktmrfs wrote:My old Honda 2k really struggled running my Briskair 13.5. Two, no problem.
How other 2000ish generators do, don't know. Some probably would work just fine, others likely are like the old honda 2000 at higher altitude.
My 2200 runs it ok, but I just don't like working it that hard.
My experience is similar to you. the 2000 motor will give rated output at sea level and 75F or so. But drops off quick with temperature or altitude. End result is overload with what one might think are draws within rated output.
I am impressed with the 2200 by comparison. I think honda made a good choice by increasing engine displacement by about 25% IIRC. Now you can get even max rated output and 7000ft or so.
But without the micro air, the 2200 struggled to get the AC started at low altitude, and not much luck at high altitudes. So without the micro start still needed the 2000 in parallel to reliably run the AC.
