Any benefits to using this soft start?

[JPS350]

When I want to use the ac off grid on our 22mle I parallel my 2 Honda 2200i generators. It works fine so long as eco mode is off. The gen is a bit slow to react with eco mode on.

I recently came across the product below and was interested if it might allow use of eco mode. Easier than permanently wiring in a dedicated soft start and I could move it between the camper and our sailboat, if I ever have the need to run the 16k btu heat pump on the boat off the generators. Of course, the big downside is the price, and the generators run the ac fine the way they are. Eco mode would be nice as it would be a bit quieter, and maybe a little more fuel efficient. There are also the added benefits of built in surge control, over and under voltage, current and frequency protection and the geeky phone interface. Thoughts? Anyone using a soft start with their Hondas?



https://active-controls-llc.myshopif...-30-amp-acs30p

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I use a soft start with 2000i honda. Micro-air 364. Works fine and cost about $200.
A 2000i....not a 2200i....

[JPS350]

I use a soft start with 2000i honda. Micro-air 364. Works fine and cost about $200.
A 2000i....not a 2200i....

Eco mode on or off?

[Scott'n'Wendy]

Eco mode on or off?

I want to say on, but, to tell you the truth I didn't use the gen for the AC this year so I don't remember for sure. Whenever we were boondocking this year the weather was cool and no ac was needed. Yes even in Arizona this year it was too cool for ac. Right Jim? At least when I was there.

[guest2]

I want to say on, but, to tell you the truth I didn't use the gen for the AC this year so I don't remember for sure. Whenever we were boondocking this year the weather was cool and no ac was needed. Yes even in Arizona this year it was too cool for ac. Right Jim? At least when I was there.

You weren’t in southern AZ during the summer, I’m guessing.
Rich

[Scott'n'Wendy]

You weren’t in southern AZ during the summer, I’m guessing.
Rich

Tucson, Quartzsite, Mesa, Las Cruces in February/March/April 2023. At the time the locals were saying it was the coolest it has been in forty years. I think Flag got snow every day we were there. I did run the A/C occasionally in Mesa, but when boondocking in Quartzsite it was jacket weather. Summer in AZ looks to be a bit hot...it's warm enough here in Ontario in June-Sept for me (usually)

[BeerBrewer]

I use a Micro Air easy start that is hard wired into my AC unit. I did it so I could run my AC unit while in the yard off of a 15 amp GFCI line. Coincidently they are sale right now, but it ends tonight!

[TucsonJim]

I use a Micro Air easy start that is hard wired into my AC unit. I did it so I could run my AC unit while in the yard off of a 15 amp GFCI line. Coincidently they are sale right now, but it ends tonight!

Hi there. Where are they on sale at? I need some for my Coleman Mach AC's.

Thanks - Jim

[tbwilliams]

Hi there. Where are they on sale at? I need some for my Coleman Mach AC's.

Thanks - Jim

https://www.microair.net/

[Scott'n'Wendy]

https://www.microair.net/

I recommend their 364 unit...