Question about using run/start capacitors
This is for any electricians versed in the use of load and run capacitors to help with ac surges on the genny or the inverter.
I am in the middle of a teardrop build and I am
trying to get away with as small/light of a generator as possible. I ordered a 1000w sportsman inverter generator and I also have a 1000w inverter unit which will run off of 2 car batteries.
I will be running a small dorm refrigerator as well as a 5k btu ac unit.
Now....I havent tested it yet but i'm sure the surge when starting the ac unit could cause the inverter or the generator to fault out.
I noticed some yootoob videos that suggest adding a hard start capacitor that will help out with the surge.
I ordered one made by supco but am unsure on how it is wired into the system. I've also seen where some folks add a delay box on the fan so that
the compressor starts first then the lower draw fan starts after about 15 seconds. :roll:
If any of you electricians out there can enlighten me on this, it'd be most appreciated.
I am in the middle of a teardrop build and I am
trying to get away with as small/light of a generator as possible. I ordered a 1000w sportsman inverter generator and I also have a 1000w inverter unit which will run off of 2 car batteries.
I will be running a small dorm refrigerator as well as a 5k btu ac unit.
Now....I havent tested it yet but i'm sure the surge when starting the ac unit could cause the inverter or the generator to fault out.
I noticed some yootoob videos that suggest adding a hard start capacitor that will help out with the surge.
I ordered one made by supco but am unsure on how it is wired into the system. I've also seen where some folks add a delay box on the fan so that
the compressor starts first then the lower draw fan starts after about 15 seconds. :roll:
If any of you electricians out there can enlighten me on this, it'd be most appreciated.
