Measured wattage of 'pod appliances |
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podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Topic: Measured wattage of 'pod appliances Posted: 14 Mar 2011 at 7:26am |
The Yamaha EF2400iSHC is marketed specifically for "HIGH CURRENT SURGE OUTPUT - Using the latest inverter technology the EF2400iSHC provides quicker reaction time to load and reduced current drop at start-up. This enables efficient starting of most 13,500 btu RV air conditioners."
Apart from that, you'll likely have to go to a 3000 watt unit to be confident that a generator will start your A/C.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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wingnut2312
Senior Member Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 12:04pm |
Ok, quick question. If we are using more than the 30 amp hookup will cover, does it damage the rpod or just not let you use something? I am completely ignorant toanything electric so please be gentle in your laughter!!
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2014 rpod 182G
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 1:42pm |
The main breaker will trip. Just disconnect (or unplug) whatever is causing the excess current draw. When we lived in the Midwest, we sometimes wanted to use 2 1500 watt electric heaters. Our 30 amp service was not adequate for both plus the incidentals that we wanted to use. My solution was to install a separate 20 amp plug on the exterior of the trailers and install a dedicated outlet just for that input. A separate 12 gauge extension cord was then plugged into the campgrounds electrical box, and in effect, we ended up with 50 amp service. That outlet was reserved for the second portable electric heater, and used only when we needed the added heat. Just a thought.
The pods are so small, the need for this additional capacity is probably not needed. Bob |
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
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wingnut2312
Senior Member Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 8:34pm |
Thanks Bob. I really wish I had found electronics and autoshop more interesting when I was younger!!
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2014 rpod 182G
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rokndrumr
Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Louisiana Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2014 at 4:26pm |
I was just looking at that very same EF2400iSHC Yamaha generator. The The Honda folks suggest I purchase the eu2000i, and the eu2000i companion and run them parallel. I would prefer using, and buying just one.
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Sean & Jerri
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WillThrill
Senior Member Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 298 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2014 at 9:01pm |
My Yamaha 2400iSHC can handle it, but you need to be running the fan first before you turn it to 'cool' and allow the compressor to start. When the compressor cycles off and then back on, there is a brief 'pause' in the fan. I'm guessing that if I installed a hard-start capacitor (next spring!) that will completely take care of it. I too considered going with the dual 2kw Hondas or Yamahas, but you're easily looking at $2,100 with the parallel cables. I got my 2400 from Amazon for $1,389, and it does the job. |
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"Not all those who wander are lost." Tolkien
2014 Hood River 177 2005 GMC Envoy XL |
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2014 at 9:12pm |
It won't. I have the 2400iSHC and a Supco hard start cap. What I do plan to install when I get time, already bought the parts, is a solid state timer relay that cuts off the fan when the A/C is commanded to start, then 10 seconds or so later brings the circulation fan back online. That will shed 200 or so watts from the generator to ease compressor starting. I also unplug the microwave when running on generator for A/C- otherwise it beeps every time the A/C starts as it sags voltage enough to make it "think" it has completely lost power then beeps when the compressor has lost its start up load and voltage is back to normal.. |
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2014 179
Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 30 Sep 2014 at 8:00am |
I never had a problem with mine, and no hard-start capacitor. I would get a slight dip in the fan's rpm when the compressor started, that was it.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 30 Sep 2014 at 1:11pm |
Honestly I could tell no difference in the hard start cap vs without. Wish I had a current reading chart recorder to see what the difference really is....
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2014 179
Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 02 Oct 2014 at 1:54pm |
And then there are pods like ours.. Mine has a hard start and will start on a Honda 2000 if we have the fan already running on low.
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