Honda Generators for Air conditioning

TomG2 wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:
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If one isn't willing to do that then the alternate solution is a larger genset that can handle, without stumbling, the significantly increased load when the A/C compressor starts ... seems obvious to me. :S

Good points. Most people, me included, have always followed the path of "If 200 hp is good, 300 hp is better". I don't think the Honda 2000i is up to handling air conditioning needs under all possible conditions, but with a little work and experimentation it might do for some. I like your fan switch idea and when operating my unit, I do not let it cycle by setting the thermostat at its lowest position.

I just can't understand why someone would want to deal with something so marginal at best. Hard start capacitor, turning fan on before compressor, turning A/C down so it doesn't cycle, putting in different thermostat all to be able to use a underpowered generator. What if a person wants to use a microwave, toaster or hair dryer, you have to go through the rigmarole to start the A/C back up.

I like the two people who built trays to take a large generator that can run everything. One was 6500k another was 7000k generator both quiet models.

I understand taking a small generator along if you just want to charge batteries.

To each his own.