I tested my capacitors and they measured just a pinch above what they were rated for.
I still have the issue of not being able to start my Dometic 13.5k AC unit with the twin Champs.
Down at the fire station, looking at our Safety Smoke Trailer. It has an AC unit, I can't find anywhere what size it is. However, mine at home is rated at 58 amp start and 11.6 amps running. When I test it, that is about what I get.
The Safety Trailer, I had the cover off about a month ago because it was tripping a 20 amp breaker on the Honda 5000 open frame genny. Testing the capacitors and the load, (I forget the start up) but the load running was 15 amps (rating on sticker) which is what I get on the clamp meter. This is with the fan on high. So, is this unit a 15k AC unit? It is by Coleman. (Can't find any info on it)
Bring the twin Champs in to see what it does with the Coleman. With eco mode on, they go into overload. With eco mode off it starts the ac unit without any problems. I remember when I had the cover off of this unit, the capacitor looked different and appeared to have some other electronic component to it. The Safety Trailer is made to run on generator. After all it is a free standing unit that is towed to schools and other areas to teach children about fire safety. You don't have a 30 amp outlet everywhere we go. So, I am assuming this AC unit is built with a start unit capable to be handled by generators without issue.
My Springdale, however, is made to be taken campground to campground, my opinion, of course, and perhaps a cost factor as well. So, perhaps, one RV AC unit manufacturer does something a little different than another for situations such as these....
I am still in search of the SPP6E to see if this will help. There is supposed to be added benefits with the E in the part number.
And so it goes.....
