To Honda 2200i, or Stick with Honda 2000i?
Lately, I’ve been pondering a bit over Honda’s new 2200i generator, and wondering if it might be able to run my air conditioner while in the Eco mode (ALL other appliances and converter off), though E...
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monkey44 wrote:
With the 2200i, does the Honda still need the "easy-start" item, or will it run the 13.5 AC unit stock from factory?
The Micro-Air Easy Start Soft Starter Kit does nothing for you once the A/C compressor has spun up to speed ... it's strictly intended to significantly reduce initial compressor start up current demand, allowing a 2K genset like the EU2000i to not stumble, go into overload, and shut down it's inverter output. The EU2000i is rated for maximum continuous load of 13.3 amps @ 120 vac, the EU2200i 15 amps @ 120 vac, so obviously the larger version will better handle the load of a running A/C, particularly when elevation rises above sea level and ambient temperatures are higher, both of which will degrade the performance of any generator.
