Generator/AC/converter questions
My travel companion and myself are going to buy a generator for use on an extended trip this summer. It will definitely be an inverter type, and we are looking at the Champion models. We just need...
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the 12.x is running, compressor start surge could be anywhere between 40 & 50+
the LRA (lock rotor AMPS) is on the tag on the compressor
the 3100 will do it but the 3500 is a better choice
the trick is to start the genny, turn the A/C on high fan only
let the converter charge for 15-30 minutes
then turn the A/C to cool
turn it all they on high until the rv cools down, then dial it back for cycling if needed
short cycling with a hot RV is going to cause an overload signal on the genny
cycling the hot compressor back on too soon
i did some Pf, VA charging tests, but i don't remember the exact results
i dont recall if PF meant the VA was higher than the rated watts
or that the out put was only 0.7 of the rated input power used
PF gets tossed around a lot on this forum, but i have found that PF at the genny changes when the A/C is also running and not near as drastic as a 'converter' only power user
i have several post on these forums regarding those measurements
and they were made using champion inverter generators
maybe somebody has the links
the LRA (lock rotor AMPS) is on the tag on the compressor
the 3100 will do it but the 3500 is a better choice
the trick is to start the genny, turn the A/C on high fan only
let the converter charge for 15-30 minutes
then turn the A/C to cool
turn it all they on high until the rv cools down, then dial it back for cycling if needed
short cycling with a hot RV is going to cause an overload signal on the genny
cycling the hot compressor back on too soon
i did some Pf, VA charging tests, but i don't remember the exact results
i dont recall if PF meant the VA was higher than the rated watts
or that the out put was only 0.7 of the rated input power used
PF gets tossed around a lot on this forum, but i have found that PF at the genny changes when the A/C is also running and not near as drastic as a 'converter' only power user
i have several post on these forums regarding those measurements
and they were made using champion inverter generators
maybe somebody has the links
