Oletop wrote:
Ran a test yesterday. I was running a 6500 BTU window A/C. I let it run for about 5 minutes, then attempted to start another 6500 BTU A/C. No Go. What I did find interesting and different from Proffessors tests is that my Breaker tripped. I knew that it was not going to work but I had to do it. I tried to start a 13500 btu RV A/C and it was a no go as well. It also tripped the breaker. The manufacture date on my Gen is 7/2010. I am happy with my CPE 2000 and will add another to my arsenal.
Yep. It is sort of interesting that the CPE2000i trips the module overload light from a zero load to a high load - say 15 amps - instantly. But, when you do manage to get a high load running that is right at the edge of overload and then add another device that should turn on the overload light, it doesn't. Then, after a few seconds, the breaker trips. My video showing the power levels using sequenced 100 watt light bulbs demonstrates this.
The newer USA models do not have a circuit breaker. The original models that were first introduced into Canada were required by CSA for certification to have the circuit breaker. When the first USA models appeared they too had the 13.3 amp circuit breaker. While the Canadian model is listed as a 73552i and the USA model is the 73531i I honestly do not know the difference in the two unless the ground is bonded to neutral on the CSA model and not bonded on the USA model.
I am going to remove the circuit breaker on one of my 73531i units (actually just jumper around it) and repeat the tests with the resistive light bulb sequenced load as soon as I get a break back at the ranch.
In the interim, the lesson learned is to sequence your loads rather than trying to kick them all in at once.
