Does AC soft start work on any AC
Hi I have a 2kw victron energy multiplus inverter. When I tried to start a 800w AC in my van the inverted stopped because it took too much current. A friend recommended me now a soft starter to reduce...
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Most ACs are closer to 1000=1300 watts running You say yours is 800
You have 2000 watts peak Your A/C likely peaks (Starting) at around 4,000 watts
How much will a soft start help.. Might get it to 3,000 I don't know
Now.. there is hope.. sort of.. I think Victon made it.
IT's a "Booster" consisting of an inverter/charger and battery in a box.
When the load goes up up up. It parallels with your existing inverter or generator and gives it the boost needed.. Or so said the sales pitch.
I no longer have a link however. And do not know how practical
I'd recommend an inverter upgrade.
You have 2000 watts peak Your A/C likely peaks (Starting) at around 4,000 watts
How much will a soft start help.. Might get it to 3,000 I don't know
Now.. there is hope.. sort of.. I think Victon made it.
IT's a "Booster" consisting of an inverter/charger and battery in a box.
When the load goes up up up. It parallels with your existing inverter or generator and gives it the boost needed.. Or so said the sales pitch.
I no longer have a link however. And do not know how practical
I'd recommend an inverter upgrade.
