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01-25-2024, 10:30 AM
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Soft start on a wall mount AC?
I've done a bit of searching, but not finding what I 'm after. I have a 2017 Springdale Mini 1750RD that has the 8000btu wall mount AC unit. It there a specific soft start for these units, or once inside do they all install the same?
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01-25-2024, 11:07 AM
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I don't think that an 8,000 BTU wall AC would see any benefit from a soft start, nor do I think it could easily be modified to accept one since it is basically a household window AC unit modified for use in an RV. I also believe that start-up and running amps in the stock AC configuration (no soft start) is well-within the capability of even the smallest portable generator.
The most common reason for installing a soft start is to be able to run it off a small inverter generator, which you can do currently. What is your intent/reasoning for wanting to install a soft start?
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01-25-2024, 11:08 AM
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Try searching "rv ac softstart" and you will get results that are more appropriate. Micro- Air is one of the popular brands.
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01-25-2024, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NH_Bulldog
The most common reason for installing a soft start is to be able to run it off a small inverter generator, which you can do currently. What is your intent/reasoning for wanting to install a soft start?
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I don't use a generator, so I'm looking at one to make life easier on the equipment when running it off the battery/inverter (currently 400aH of LiFePO4, soon to double). I do have one on my home AC unit because I will run that on the generator during summer outages.
I did find one that would be simple to install, unplug the AC and insert this inline.
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01-25-2024, 05:47 PM
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It looks like you asked Amazon specifically about RV A/Cs and got mixed replies. I'd worry about their caveat that the load be mechanically switched, especially when combined with their other caveat implying that they will be unhappy if you return the product simply because it was incompatible with your application. All the commercial RV soft-start units require connections to interior parts of the A/C that aren't raw power inputs, so I would be wary that this box will do what you need it to.
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01-26-2024, 04:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LHaven
It looks like you asked Amazon specifically about RV A/Cs and got mixed replies. I'd worry about their caveat that the load be mechanically switched, especially when combined with their other caveat implying that they will be unhappy if you return the product simply because it was incompatible with your application. All the commercial RV soft-start units require connections to interior parts of the A/C that aren't raw power inputs, so I would be wary that this box will do what you need it to.
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Thanks. I think I'll just wait until I finish the inverter install and see how the AC and microwave works.
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01-26-2024, 05:05 AM
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I just looked at the details of this as it is an interesting thing to add to my garage for my table saw, etc. I'd look at the details as I found this on Amazon about this model:
Incompatible with most digital applications.
Such as:
Air Conditioners
Dehumidifiers
Printers
Garage door openers
Printers
Air compressors
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