Trying the Hugh’s Autoformer...
The problem I’ve looooong been trying to overcome is to be able to get the Coleman Mach 1-P.S. 11kbtu AC to run while the honda genny is operating in the ‘eco’ mode, but always without any luck...The ...
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Per Pianotuna’s request, here’s the readings he earlier asked for with the Air conditioner running:
All readings taken via Kill-a-Watt, ambient temp was at 63degF...
Honda, no load = 127v
With air cond load, but before Autoformer = 125v, 7.0 running amps, 803w
With air cond load, but after Autoformer = 127v, 6.9 running amps, 806w
Not a whole lot of apparent difference, but these were all running measurements versus locked rotor surge measurements...Surge intervals are too momentary to obtain a reliable measurement...
I think it’s ALL about the surge and voltage sag...JMO...
Tested three more times while in the Eco mode, and the genny recovered each time without a hitch...
Hope this helps,
3 tons
All readings taken via Kill-a-Watt, ambient temp was at 63degF...
Honda, no load = 127v
With air cond load, but before Autoformer = 125v, 7.0 running amps, 803w
With air cond load, but after Autoformer = 127v, 6.9 running amps, 806w
Not a whole lot of apparent difference, but these were all running measurements versus locked rotor surge measurements...Surge intervals are too momentary to obtain a reliable measurement...
I think it’s ALL about the surge and voltage sag...JMO...
Tested three more times while in the Eco mode, and the genny recovered each time without a hitch...
Hope this helps,
3 tons
