[C320-list] Honda Generator/Air Conditioning

[warren updike]

Perhaps a simple electronic timer module with a relay would switch the pump
power on after a pre-set length of time. This is on the order of small DYI
electronic projects I've seen. Perhaps some electronics guru on this list
could provide more info.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay




-----Original Message-----
Suz and Sam-AC problem could be the initial high load imposed on the Honda
2000 needed to start up the AC.  Check out Honda's website which says that
for a 10,000 BTU AC 2200 initial watts are required for startup and 1500
watts for continuous operation.  Your AC is 12,000 BTU so it might require
more power resulting in a higher reactive load for startup.  Honda says the
reactive load could be as high as 3 times the continuous load.

The Honda 2000i is rated for 2000 watts initially and 1600 continuous. 
Probably need to rig a way to get the AC working before the water pump kicks
in and hope that neither the Honda generator nor the AC are damaged by the
borderline conditions.

I did a lot of looking at this issue before purhasing a backup generator to
power the sump pump in my basement.

Bob Sloat
Savannah 894