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NautiC25
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Initially Posted - 07/18/2009 :  08:34:29  Show Profile
I have a Cruisair 5000 Carry-on. I was wondering if the Honda 2000i generator would run it, assuming I'm not using it for anything else.

Specs:

<u>Carry-on 5000</u>
1800 watts
Running amps: 6
<b>Starting amps: 18</b>


<u>Honda 2000i</u>
2000 watts
120V 2000W max. <b>(16.7A)</b> 1600W rated (13.3A)


The Carryon needs the 18 amps because of the compressor kicking on, but that's just a split second usage and is just barely more than what the Honda states.
It is so hot here that the compressor will most likely never shut off, so it would only have to kick on one time to start.
The Honda could run it, but can it start it once?
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Edited by - NautiC25 on 07/18/2009 08:37:21

DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/18/2009 :  09:43:16  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Try it! If it can't handle it it should only throw the generator's breaker, at least that's what happens with my Honda generator.
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 07/18/2009 :  09:57:02  Show Profile
I don't want to spend $900 on something to try out. Can I try it on yours? lol The only reason I need it is for the a/c while sleeping.
Edited by - NautiC25 on 07/18/2009 09:57:33
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/18/2009 :  11:20:16  Show Profile
What is the $900 for? I use a 2000i to run our 5000BTU unit with no problems. I concur with Dave, if it overloads the breaker will trip and protect both units.
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 07/18/2009 :  11:26:43  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
I've overloaded my generator several times with no damaging effects.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 07/18/2009 :  19:18:19  Show Profile
Overloading a genny is not usually a big deal...one suggestion is to keep the line cord between the genny and unit as short as possible and consider going up a gauge in wire size, #12 awg would be be a good choice. That will help to not add any further resistance when the unit draws hard at condenser startup.
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 07/21/2009 :  17:59:49  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Should work...... One thing I do to push the AC in my camper with the 2000 is to turn on the fan manually, and then start the compressor with the thermostat. This gets the startup load of the fan out of the way. Some AC's do this anyway's.... Also, take it off ECU mode, that will sometimes not let the RPM's come up quick enough to catch the spike. Full throttle Mr Zulu.....
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/22/2009 :  19:48:27  Show Profile
I have a 6500 Btu Fridgidaire window unit I use on the boat. It pulls 6.5 running amps. Not sure the starting amps when the compressor kicks in. The unit runs for approx. 5 minutes on fan only before the compressor kicks in.

I brought a brand new Honda EU1000 home tonight from work and it will run the fan portion no problem at all but as soon as the compressor kicks in the overload light comes on and after a few seconds it kicks the circuit breaker. I tried it with and without the Eco mode on.

This generator definitely will NOT run my air conditioner.

I do believe the EU2000 would run my A/C.
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