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ctilsie242
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Apr 10, 2018

MicroAir hard start system and a Honda eu2200is?

Has anyone used the MicroAir A/C start system with a 2000-2200 watt Honda to start/run their A/C? I have read that this can allow a higher BTU (13.5k) A/C to start from a smaller generator, as the in...
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work2much
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Apr 10, 2018
I installed a micro air on our 11.5 k unit. It brought the locked rotor amps way down. A 2000 watt generator is plenty of power to run the A/C. It’s the initial inrush current that is hard to overcome. The micro air or possibly a bigger hard start capacitor should let a 2000 watt generator work fine.

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