Yamaha 2000iS and softstart with AC?
I have a older Yamaha 2000iS (not sv2) and a Magnum 3012 hybrid inverter but can’t run an AC due to the poor surge capability of the generator (it drops voltage too fast for inverter to ‘support’ it s...
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MNRon wrote:
If I can’t be sure, I’m probably better to invest in a new generator.
Thanks
^^^THIS^^^ Is your answer.
While there have been some folks who have had success in getting a 2KW gen to run a roof A/C unit with a softstart kit there is no way to tell if it is going to work with your typical camping situation.
Per HERE that gen has rating of 13.3A at 120V continuous and 16.7A at 120V Surge current.
Typical 13.5K BTU Roof air will typically have a run current of around 13A but possibly as much as 15A run current under full load per HERE
In that same link, the smallest gen they recommend is a 3.5Kw gen and I would agree with if you want it to work 100% of the time..
