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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Topic: Generator Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 3:58pm |
What was the cost of that mod vice power management and no mod?
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Mike Carter
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fognet
Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2018 Location: MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 8:32pm |
The link you provided will not work with the http or https so just copy and enter link without those and it works then.
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FrayAdjacent
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2018 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 1:13am |
The Easy Start is $300. Worth it if you want to run off of a 2000W size generator. I'll be doing a lot of camping without hookups, but want AC if it's hot out... and I like the smaller ~2000W generators for their portability. Power management isn't the issue, it's the very large spike in current draw when the AC compressor starts. 2000W generators usually aren't going to be able to provide enough, even for the moment it takes. Doesn't matter how much stuff you don't have turned on.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 7:30am |
Thanks Fray, I run my AC on a 2K genset, aware of surge, can't run on ECO, but oh well. I shut my Convertor CB off. So for me it does matter how I manage power.
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Mike Carter
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 8:21am |
Actually, the Easy Start is less than that. If you own a Forest River product like our R-Pods, use the discount code FORESTRIVER and you will get a significant discount.
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StephenH
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2588 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 8:45am |
StephenH, where did you get it? I went to the Microaire website and found the $299 + tax Easy Start but there was no indication of any discounts available. I went all the way to the point of entering credit card data and saw no discount code box. Was that the right site?
How much was the discount with the FORESTRIVER code? Are the installation instructions pretty clear? Thanks in advance.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 9:27am |
I saw a lengthy (36 min) video on install. Pretty thorough. If price was less I may be interested.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 9:27am |
I got the discount code direct from Micro-Air's customer support when I called. Before you check out, there will be a place to enter the discount code. I don't remember though if it was before entering the credit card data, but it was before the final purchase approval. The discount was $40.00. The instructions that come in the box are pretty generic. However, go on their site and download the more detailed Penguin II instructions. They are quite clear. I did not purchase the installation kit so what I did was slightly different. I re-used the strain relief, adding the wires for the Easy Start. It was a bit tricky as it was a very tight fit to get the strain relief back in place with the additional wires. Also, I left the PTC and start capacitor in place after disconnecting the wires. I just wrapped the loose ends up and used a wire tie to get and keep them out of the way. If you don't already have a tool for cutting wires and crimping terminals, you will need one. They aren't expensive. The Easy Start wires do not have terminals pre-attached so you will need the tool regardless of whether you buy the installation kit or not.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2588 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 10:04am |
Thanks, StephenH.
@ $259 + tax, lic, & doc fee, it looks like a pretty good deal. Soft start systems are the way to go when ever you can get them to put on things using an electric motor and needing a lot of "umpf" in the start process. We use them extensively in the elevator industry, especially for hydraulic jack pumps. They really extend the life of the equipment.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 10:22am |
I had been looking at the Predator 3500 generator. When considering the cost of the larger generator (about $700) plus the additional size and weight and comparing with the Generac iX2000 that we already have, the Micro-Air Easy Start looked a lot more attractive, especially with the discount. Plus, I can lift the Generac iX2000 up to the Stromberg-Carlson Trailer Tray. I would not be able to do the same with the larger, heavier Predator or any other 3500 Watt generator.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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