Honda 2000 gen starts my AC....
I borrowed my work generator on a new job I started. It starts my 13.5K btu A/C. This is a 2000 watt Honda.. Say 13.3 amps on the 120v outlet My other buddy bought the harbor freight 2200 watt inve...
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nowgrn4 wrote:I'm assuming you probably had the older, 8xx series, 13.5k BTU Coleman Mach III Power Saver. LRA was approx. 58a on these earlier generation models. The current 9xx series has a much lower LRA of 50a. This 8a reduction in LRA significantly improves the EU2000i's chance of successfully starting it with the Eco mode on.
I ran a 13.5K Coleman Mach III PS (power saver) for years with a Honda 2000. Many times boondocking in the summer down here for as long as a week running like this. I found running the thermostat on its coldest setting so the compressor never cycled off was the best policy. Pulling 8.3 AMPS continuously as indicated by the Kill-O-Watt meter. If it got too cold inside we would crack a window. Of course fridge would be set on propane and running electric griddle, coffee maker or microwave the A/C would be shut down.
Were you able to start your unit with the EU2000i's Eco mode on?
You were very lucky to only have an 8.3a draw. Typically, it's closer to 11-12a.
Interesting to note you powered your Coleman a/c with the EU2000i for a week at a time, "for years". The EU2000i is a rugged little unit, for sure.
