Generator questions

[Cal Bender]

We are thinking of purchasing a Yamaha generator / inverter rated at 2000 rpms,wondering if it will handle just the a/c on a 2019 hummingbird.

[Packerbacker_TX]

Welcome newbie! This topic gets discussed ad nauseam but here are the highlights. Honda and Yamaha are THE top tier generators. Knowing that goes a long way. It generally takes 1amp of power for an AC to run. So a 15K AC will need 15 amps.

Herein lies the problem... AC units require more power to start than run because of their design. So most people will have larger generators (or dual) to run an AC. The "workaround" is a soft start like Micro Air.

Good Luck camper!

[Debdon Journeys]

This deceased equine has been flogged into a sub atomic state. I would recommend watch 2 of my Favorite YouTube channels both have discussed this subject. Long Long Honeymoon has done a extensive series of reviews on Inverter generators. Travels with Delaney, has done several reviews the latest I believe he is using is the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 he has gone into great length on why he switched from a 2000 watt to a 3500 Watt. IMHO If you are trying to run a AC you would be better served by the 3500 watt with a 2000 watt you have very little reserve power so you have to turn off the ac to use another appliance. You don't want to be Captain Kirk and your generator being Scotty on the Enterprise, " I given all she's got captain I can't give ya no more". " Give me less power " said no man ever.

[GarlicDude]

My Honda 2000 runs our side mount AC in our Feather 7 18RBM.

[bdreinv]

Might check out micro soft start, drops start amps maybe 60%. Bought mine two years ago. My 15k ac can start with a 2000 genny!

[01tundra]

You may want to consider looking into installing a Micro-Air Easy Start on your AC unit, your 2000W generator will run it then for sure.

If you type “AIRSTREAM” into the discount code box it should knock about $25 off the price, it’s less expensive than a second generator.

https://www.microair.net/collections...nt=30176048267

[33 RLDS]

My 2000 watt Yamaha starts and runs my 15K ac after installing the Mirco Start unit

[Dalej88]

I just installed a Supco SPP6 Hard Start Kit on mine from Amazon, and it starts my A/C now, but just. That's with a Honda EU2000I. All other accessories have to be turned off. Once started it runs fine.

[skids]

Originally Posted by Dalej88

I just installed a Supco SPP6 Hard Start Kit on mine from Amazon, and it starts my A/C now, but just. That's with a Honda EU2000I. All other accessories have to be turned off. Once started it runs fine.

I suspect the once the AC starts, it would be the same draw whether it is started with the hard start capacitor or the soft start. I do wonder if the AC compressor cycles on and off when not running at full cool.