Honda Generators for Air conditioning

chr$ wrote:
The only problem with the "tricks" like putting in a switch to turn the fan off before the compressor start, won't work unless you can set the Tstat to keep the AC unit on all the time. If you set the Tstat to a "normal" temp, it will cycle, and you may not be there to toggle the fan(s) off (My Carrier has dual fans). It will also have higher LRA when there is still pressure in the system on a secondary start where a cold start (first of the day) will have lower pressure and less static load.

I suppose one could build a time delay circuit that cuts out the fan for a few moments when it gets a compressor start voltage... I could easily design and build one for sale, but most people couldn't figure out how to install it, and there are so many unit types, the instruction manual would look like a major metro area phone book.

They really need to start making Inverter AC units for RV's, but nobody in this walmart society will pay what they are worth / will cost. When my Carrier dies, I will be replacing it with another fantastic vent and putting in a mitsubishi mr. slim mini split.

Really, the best thing is to use an RV generator or a Honda 3000EUI. People have also successfully paralleled non matching Honda's, like a 1K and a 2K. I can see some benefits to that. I have a Honda EV4010 RV Generator with Electric start. It Will Run everything.

Mini Splits are a good way to go and are some of the highest efficiency units out there. The SEER ratings are really high and you can get a heat pump while you are at it. Besides, they don't need a large hole through the roof.

The only problem with the "tricks" like putting in a switch to turn the fan off before the compressor start, won't work unless you can set the Tstat to keep the AC unit on all the time. If you set the Tstat to a "normal" temp, it will cycle, and you may not be there to toggle the fan(s) off (My Carrier has dual fans). It will also have higher LRA when there is still pressure in the system on a secondary start where a cold start (first of the day) will have lower pressure and less static load.

I suppose one could build a time delay circuit that cuts out the fan for a few moments when it gets a compressor start voltage... I could easily design and build one for sale, but most people couldn't figure out how to install it, and there are so many unit types, the instruction manual would look like a major metro area phone book.

They really need to start making Inverter AC units for RV's, but nobody in this walmart society will pay what they are worth / will cost. When my Carrier dies, I will be replacing it with another fantastic vent and putting in a mitsubishi mr. slim mini split.

Really, the best thing is to use an RV generator or a Honda 3000EUI. People have also successfully paralleled non matching Honda's, like a 1K and a 2K. I can see some benefits to that. I have a Honda EV4010 RV Generator with Electric start. It Will Run everything.

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

Here are five with power under $12:

five under $12

jaycocreek wrote:

If I need to use the air conditioner when staying in one spot, I head for a cheap campground instead when ever that is possible.

Our campgrounds don't have hookups around here. Just camping on asphalt with a picnic table and outhouse, basically.

None of those are around here! There are no campgrounds with hookups in this area unless you head to a State Park.(no thanks). As I said, there Forest Service campgrounds on asphalt with a table and outhouse for $12 a night. No hookups....

It is hard to beat two 2000 watt Honda or Yamaha inverter generators.

Hi,

Here are five with power under $12:

five under $12

jaycocreek wrote:

If I need to use the air conditioner when staying in one spot, I head for a cheap campground instead when ever that is possible.

Our campgrounds don't have hookups around here. Just camping on asphalt with a picnic table and outhouse, basically.

We have a 15k BTU a/c unit and 2 2k watt yamaha inverters. I switch the 15amp breaker for the converter off when I fire the a/c. Works every time and once it's going I can turn it back on. A little bit of a pain but I just love the two small generators vs. the big guy.

The 4k Yamaha ES wouldn't start the compressor on my 13.5 Colman Mach air conditioner in 90+ heat.I think it was about 95 out and it wouldn't run the air.

Surprised me, yet my 3k Honda does it fine.The Yamaha was fairly new also.Ran it fine until it got really hot out.I'm sure the new inverter Yamaha does a much better job.

jaycocreek wrote:

If I need to use the air conditioner when staying in one spot, I head for a cheap campground instead when ever that is possible.

Our campgrounds don't have hookups around here. Just camping on asphalt with a picnic table and outhouse, basically.

I had a Yamaha 4k ES that would not run an air conditioner in 90+ heat yet my 3k Honda does it with ease. Go figure.

A 4k generator should run the A/C and the microwave.

If I need to use the air conditioner when staying in one spot, I head for a cheap campground instead when ever that is possible.

Our campgrounds don't have hookups around here. Just camping on asphalt with a picnic table and outhouse, basically.

I had a Yamaha 4k ES that would not run an air conditioner in 90+ heat yet my 3k Honda does it with ease. Go figure.

Hi,

If I need to use the air conditioner when staying in one spot, I head for a cheap campground instead when ever that is possible.

I'd still love to beef up the solar system to the point of being able to run the air conditioner for six hours a day.