Hey viewers. The renogy couldn’t run the air con and I used another inverter to run the same air conditioner and it ran with no problems at all . If you watch the whole video you will actually see . Watch from 6:30 thanks 🤣 cheers 👍🍻
So, unfortunately your model doesn’t contain the high output terminals that are found in western ones. Looks like a limitation in the design of the unit you have and also the specification of the “3000W continuous” is more of a marketing note obviously under very specific circumstances.
The ones with builtin Transfer Switch in the UK will not work..As you overload the 30 amp switching replay.. Why the US version do not have that version.. If you need the Transfer Switch function. You have to buy the $650.00 version. As it has a 75amp charger builtin...Along with the Transfer Switch...
@@The-Wise-One Yes I'm sure... I would add.. The AC unit needs a soft start.. As the amps will spike way up at startup..So the Soft Start kit stops that...But most modern window AC units have that already in them..
After extensive research on the renogy 3000 watt inverter I can possibly explain the reason it cuts out and how I solved the problem. However, it does not look like yours will allow you to solve the problem but maybe the explanation will help you or someone else. First thing is even though it is a 3000 watt inverter it only has a 25 amp output. The renogy inverter then splits that equally to each socket so, you will have 12.5 amps allowed per socket not all invererters do this however renogy does for safety so you can't overload the 20 amp rated outlets they use. Most Air conditioners need more than 12.5 amps to run usually need about 15-20 amps. So yes you have the wattage but you don't have the amperage to run it. Solution is get a renogy 3000 watt with the high output a/c terminal block like mine has and run 10/2 wire that can support the 25 amp output to a breaker box and run individual breakers to 20 amp outlets. This will allow you to run a full 20 amps on any one circuit and a full 25 amps over the entire system at the same time. That is how I had to set mine up in order to run my a/c in my off grid tiny house.
I got this off the renogy Australia website . au.renogy.com/ personally I would be getting a giandel inverter as they perform a lot better for less money on eBay here as they have 15% off atm www.ebay.com.au/itm/233348318533?hash=item3654a4c545:g:1ogAAOSwX~hedJfd.
Hi mate thanks for that explaination . Im just setting in sprintervan and just ordered the renogy 3000 which i bought specifically to run airconditioner. And then i see this vid. How come you have the ability to run a/c. Is this high acc output module an add on I have to buy extra or is yours a different version of th 3000w renogy inverter.
Hey mate . Thanks so much for the explaination . What is this high output terminal block? Is it a attachment or a another model of the 3000w renogy inverter. I just bought one for running air conditioning not knowing about it having problems starting an airconditioner. .
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Well done for calling out the undersized cabling which so many people overlook when the cabling is included with a device. To the best of my knowledge, earthing of inverters is not required and unsafe unless used with "shore power" or if the vehicle is connected to the ground via an Earth rod. Thanks for sharing.
I built a power box on wheels using 8 of the 280 amp hour EVE cells, 250 amp BMS, and 12 volt 120vac Renogy 3000 inverter like yours. It has on board solar MPPT and an Aims 75 amp charger to run off the Honda gen set if needed. The system has been on for over a year and sees loads of up to 2200 watts daily. The inverter is very reliable and I have no complaints with it. The battery has 7200 watt hours and all 12 volt supply cables are short in length. The 1/0 cables do not show heating even near full load. The inverter standby power consumption is only 14 watts.
Your aircon uses an AC induction motor which requires up to 3 - 7 times the rated wattage to kick-start the compressor, this is normal for induction motors, a brush type DC motor on the other hand has relatively little start up and will generally use its rated power. Therefore the inverter required would need to be around 5000 - 6000 watts minimum if it is a mosfet transistor type, this type will generally allow double the rated wattage for half a second to 'kick start' an induction motor. However the transformer type of low frequency type inverter ( much heavier unit) will allow 3 times the rated power for start up and are generally more robust over time if carrying heavy loads. There are a couple of very robust Chinese toroidal transformer type inverters sold on E Bay in 3,4 and 5 kva sizes, ( orange or white if looking) that are very good for 100% duty cycle type use that are superior for load starting and I have installed a number of with very good results and life expectancy. Remember, consistently overloading transistor type inverters can shorten the life of the unit as they do run hot and as you noticed use considerable power even when idling, comparatively low efficiency at low power use or idle. I do prefer the Low Frequency (LF) type sine inverters as for a little more cost say roughly $200 for a 3000 watt unit will give better start capacity and generally longer life less prone to damage with heavy loading, more forgiving especially with AC induction motors startup.
Great video again but I want to alert you to something unrelated to the inverter performance. Disclaimer I am not a licensed 240v electrician nor auto electrician. I am an amateur on a learning curve trying to improve/modernise our caravan setup. I cannot reveal where this information came from specifically but it wasn't from just one source. 1: Don't run powerboards off inverter outlets, only connect single appliances unless using an RVD (no, not a typo for RCD). Residual voltage detector will discern 32+v leaking and switch off immediately. An RCD detect current (amps) going AWOL and shuts off immediately. An RCD only works with an earth to ground configuration like if you are at a caravan park and you plug a 15A cord into a camper wired professionally with 240v plugs the earth pin of the power supply at the park goes to ground, not a chassis. A cord integrating an RVD plugged into your inverter will make what you plug into it safe. DC earthing to your chassis does not replicate this. Your chassis is just your batteries 12v negative circuit allowing power to flow. Mate please check out what I have written and verify it for your audience. If it is wrong or irrelevant please explain it to me and your audience. There exists a difference between isolated and not isolated generators and inverters than can vary the necessity for an RVD but per my Disclaimer I cannot say more. I am writing this to ensure that you are safe and your viewers. I only discovered it after much research. 240v is deadly and I know you are a stickler for safety and if what I shared helps then my comment won't be in vain. Take care Dino.
I’ve seen a few videos where they added a “soft start” box between the inverter and the AC to make it work. But I’d also be curious if a different 3000w inverter would solve this for you. I bought the Renogy 1000w inverter and had to return it. When turning on the inverter even with zero load, it would always trigger my battery’s BMS protection. I have the 209Ahr LiFePo from SOK, which is known to be outstanding. I bought a different 1200W inverter, and no problem. I found other reviewers had the same problem as me with the Renogy inverter. Renogy seemed to know about this issue. Their next gen will likely fix it. I think their inverters need a better soft start at the battery input.
enjoyed your simple and clear explanation when using inverters.I am starting small, tried camping using a small 300w, 1.3A fridge/freezer. Used a 1000w Pure sine inverter, but cuts out immediately. I prob need a stronger inverter, 2 / 3000w inverter. Your explanation using the plug anderson plug, was excellent. thank you for taking the time to produce these amazing vids.
It might’ve worth checking the capacitor for the compressor on that AC unit. Once the cap degrades, the i rush current is massive, I often change these and the surge current dramatically decreases.
From what I understand, using two smaller gauge wires per terminal is an acceptable way to do it. Splits the voltage and allows for more flexibility in positioning your inverter.
I'm glad I found this video before placing an order to Renogy, though, my impression is still that they're quite reliable. News of El Niño has me looking into off-grid cooling as a matter of safety. More than anything this was a good lesson into looking up specific parts.
After sales is a headache to deal with as I have found on 2 occasions on other products I had issues with . But I have had a good run so far from this unit as it runs my electric kettle and toaster without any issues . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
The problem could be when the compressor kicks in the wattage spikes (typical for compressor start) could be 3 to 5 x the wattage stated on the A/C. Have you connected one of those meters you plug in w/e device you want to measure Wattage/Voltage/Current to see what the A/C is actually drawing on start? Im also thinking some inverters dont like certain eletronics and wont run them no matter what...
@@frederickkwek3772 sure is its just they dont make this model any more they have an upgraded digital model think they are around $750 . If you after budget one and good go for the giandel i have had them and never had any issues.
Hey mate I bet if it was a latronics inverter it would run the a/c no problems but they cost a lot more. They are beasts of inverters though. All the best mate
Honestly. I see this to be an awesome inverter. I use it for my free power source. It drives a 2 stage 2.5 HP a/c motor that drives car alternators that in turn recharge my batteries. Therefore free power. You just don't know what you are doing.
I'm curious if you got an inverter for 220 which is what your appliances are, I bought a 3000 renogy with the high smp block and it's only rated for 120 ac pure sine.
Did you put an oscilloscope on the battery leads at the input to the inverter? Might be momentary input volt drop such as cable resistance or battery internal resistance. This would cause the compressor to draw even more of a spike current.
Hi Dino great video'sJust purchased 2000w model would you going to bigger cables start with I have Renogy Smart 100amp lithium batteries batteries You Right the customer service with that mob. Thanks 😊😊 look forward to hear from you thanks again 👍👍👍
Yea, maybe you should move down here to NSW, where you dont really need A/C (as much). If the little Kogan A/C unit has a star/delta motor winding available (unlikley), you could fit a soft start relay ($40 from Ebay) and fix the problem.
No thanks I moved from there to get away from the cold 🤣. I’m not using the air con in the van just was demonstrating how this unit is unsuitable for air conditioning. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
You have 2 power outlets. If the Renogy unit is like other inverters, each outlet will be rated to 1500 watts. The other thing is inverters don’t handle induction loads , ie anything that has a motor, very well. Start up current will always test them out. Pure resistance load is always going to be more compatible to handling rated power. Some units also have terminals so you can wire the AC side to a remote location. So in your case if this was available you would get the 3000 watts to a single power point.
@@YeahTheOzzy you can get a device that helps with start up. A hard start kit is an energy-storing capacitor that helps your AC start when it's struggling
Mine gets the full 3k from the outlet. I run my drier at around 2900w continuous and it takes it like a beast. Starts my air compressor quite easily too.
Hi Dino great video's I've just purchased a 2000w model would you thing bigger cables to start with thay look like 4 gage & size fuse l do two 100amp lithium batteries thanks look forward hear from you thanks again 😊😊😊
Definitely get heavier gauge cables if you gonna run heavy loads on it … get at least 1/0 gauge cable on it . You can do a google search for a recommendation also .. thanks for watching 👍🍻
G’day mate I personally wouldn’t get this inverter again when it packs it in . Giandel are a better unit and cheaper atm on eBay . Just my own personal experience and opinion. Hope all has been well with you👍🍻
The inverter cut out is due to power not being substantial enough. Likely the cables or the batteries. If you run 2 batteries you need to make sure the batteries can discharge at 150amps each for 300amp combined based on that fuses. BMS systems on batteries also can handle a spike as well. I had the same issue and it was the cables.
I was getting mixed messages on what size cable to use with the 3,000 watt inverters, just decided to go with 4/0 copper. Bigger is better and probably not much difference in 3/0 and 4/0 price.? Did you ever get the Renogy to run the AC? Did I see the tag on your inverter say it was 240 volt? If so, now I see why. It makes sense that is the issue because you pulled almost 3,000 watts with the kettle & whatever you were running. Look at your video around 4 minutes. It clearly says 240 volt. Now maybe the inverters sent where you are, have volt 240, volt output, but the ones I’ve seen are 120 volt? Please forgive me if I’m totally off base but makes no sense otherwise unless the surge is more than 6,000 watts which is hard to imagine. Thanks
Yeah bud . I was just showing the performance of the inverter .. I would need at least another 600w of solar on the roof before I would even consider air con in the van . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I didn’t see this but with all the research, I went with 4/0 copper welding type cable, very hard to find. No supply house locally had it. Thanks to Amazon. I’m stating with 2 x 230 amp hours of REDO batteries, so we’ll see
Something I noticed about my renogy 2000w inverter is that it runs at about 225v. Not really a bad thing, I tried running my kettle to try and overload it but because of the lower voltage vs 230/240 at the wall, it could run it without issues, just a bit slower. Overall it's probably a good thing so it puts a little less drain on the battery, but I'm still testing it out. Might be why the AC trips it? Not enough to get the compressor going.
thats fine, we use 230v now not 240v can have a 5% voltage drop which allows 218.5 volts to be a minium, thats what ergon uses now, everyone including my self always say 240 volts, but its now been dropped to 230v with a 5 percent voltage drop allowance
after watching videos on inverters the 240v plug on all inverters max's out at 1500w and 3000w peak. if you want to use the inverters 3000w or 6000w peak you need to use the terminals. The aircon that you are using shows a 3500w peak when using rapid cooling mode.
All the videos I have watched show an extension cord plugging into the inverter. If an RV has several outlets and they are on different walls, how are they wired into the inverter? I planned on running my AC through my power station/converter. Just when I think I've got it, I find some confusing information.
@@EFFICIENTSELF I have a qualified RV electrician lined up to come out and do that work. I just need to make sure I have all the components he will need to complete the job.
Coffee maker is a resistive load, the air conditioner uses an inductive motor that pulls 2.5 times its lock rotor amps.... Try using a soft start or Variable frequency drive on the air conditioner
@@EFFICIENTSELF thanks mate looking to get one for a caravan I was tempted to go a itech but I do like the feature on renogy when mains power drops out flicks straight over to batterys
use 16v super cap pack ive made one for mine as batterys discharge quick, cant keep up with high amp start but supercaps renew quicker than batterys also,. u can build a capacitor bank on output, stage,, a bank of 6 -8 - 240v caps if using 240 or 200v if using 120v,,m anythink with a motor uses loads of start up nrg,
Was all set to buy the Renology until I watched your video. Could not find the kickass 3000 watt you had purchased, only the one with the LCD which is much more. I can get the Giadel for a reasonable price here in CA. did you happen to see if that unit would power the aircon?
When I had my giandel I did not actually test it with the air con unfortunately . I had a 2000 watt giandel in my caravan which I have sold in the past . I would of purchased the giandel 3000watt if it was cheaper than the kickass . When I had my 1000watt giandel ,it could power my home box air conditioner which the renogy 1000watt could not. The giandel pure sin inverters I found to have been great . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
A lot of time the surge for the air-conditioner will be to much for the inverter. It could be the batteries. I would check the max discharge peak current amps that your batteries put out. Even if you have 300 Ah of batteries, it could be the size of the BMS in the batteries are to small for the draw to the inverter. If the battery has like a 900 amp out put for 2-3 seconds it should be enough of a surge to kick on the compressor.
Ok so obviously you have missed the part from 6:30 where I try another inverter from a single battery and the air conditioner run fine . Please check it out . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
You need to connect the AC Unit directly to the Main 3000 Watt outlet which has 3 Screws. You will get full 3000 Watts. Not the 120 volt outlets which 3 Divided into 3000 Watts is 1000 Watts. Try That It should work.
BECAUSE THE A/C HAS A START CAPACITOR TO START THE MOTOR,OVERLOAD FOR INVERTER,THE HOT POT DOSENT HAVE A START PHAZE JUST HEATS UP USING WATTS AND AMPERAGE
My fridge pulls over 1000watt when the compressor kicks in. That's more than 10x it's running power. If your ac is 1000 watt then you'd need a peak capacity of 10000 watt which means probably a 5kva inverter.
The reason your renogy is cutting out is probably because the appliance is going past its "peak" wattage capability, what is its peak compared to the kick ass?
I’m looking for an inverter to power my under-bunk Truma Saphir AC unit which rated at 1000w. I reached out to Truma tech support and they confirm that the startup current is 20Amp for 150ms = 4800w. Not all inverter can handle that.
Mine runs ok on 1500w inverter unit in the car. I have just installed a 3000w unit in the caravan and will try tomorrow, but I am sure it will work as it has a surge capability of 6000w.
Yeah hard start / huge load aircon, even at home my portable aircon will cause a dip in the rooms lights.. The inverter may as above/ below be rated at 1500w per socket - the aircon prob spikes well over 2k
Yeah but the inverter has a 6000watt peak power for short time so you would think it would run. The kickass ran the air con no worries whatsoever . You must of missed it in the video . Cheers mate 👍🍻
Try it again with the AIR CONDITIONER plugged directly into one of the outlets instead of the power bar. The more extension cord you have the higher the AMP draw.
I had the same issues with mine. I think a soft start type inverter would be the go. The capacitiors on the compressor are what kill the inverter. Oh I just watched the Kickass running. WTF?
if its not a pure sine wave inverter and just a modified square wave inverter it wont be efficient enough.. that AC/Heater could be the problem too, it might require more than it says it does... I know my problem was my inverter wasnt pure sine wave for anything with a motor on it
I’m asume the batteries are in parallel, in just wonder if your exceeding the battery max amp output on start up and that what’s shutting down the inverter , where the other battery has a larger discharge rate . Only a guess 😊 I could write what I know about it on a cigarette paper, but it’s got too be worth a look 👁👁😊😊🐕🦺🍺🇦🇺. Stay strong,loving ya work 👍
@@EFFICIENTSELF But what was the discharge rate of the *other* battery? You didn't mention that at all - the issue could entirely be the batteries in yr van. Yr not comparing apples to apples.
@reel marketing. In the van there are 3 x 100 amp continuous discharge itechworld batteries connected in parallel are hooked up to renogy inverter and it could not run the portable air conditioner. Now the single battery I used hooked up to the kickass inverter is the enercore 100ah clear case battery and has continuous discharge of 150 amp and it ran the air conditioner perfectly. Sorry if it wasn’t clear . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Ok, I'm learning, but are you sure you were getting 100a x 3 = 300a out of the 3 batteries, and not 100a? The enercore giving you 150a sounds like it could be the reason?
It's a shame the UK renogy 3000w got rid of one of the AC outputs and completely got rid of the AC terminal, bit of a cheek, the money they saved they should put into cables that don't become bar heaters when under high load.
My experience is a bad one. I spent over $400 for 2 batteries on Amazon to replace the ones in my camper. I called Renogy and got their opinion first. I then call WCO who makes the WCO 6800 series for my camper and gave me the ok, then I called Cruiser RV and they said it should be fine. When I went to the dealer the tech said no way. They can overheat when plugged up to shore power and you can't turn off the batter disconnect or nothing will work in the camper. I tried to return them to Amazon, unopened. They will not take batteries back.. They refused to take them back They refused to refund the money and they told me to sell them myself. I called Renogy and they basically told me TOO BAD. I wish I had read the Better Business Bureau reviews before I bought them. Do not do business with RENOGY..................................Bad Company......This based on the truth and experience ! The tech department LIED to be or I would have never bought these batteries.
Sorry to hear of your experience. I have had to deal with the after sales service of renogy,it’s a very slow and frustrating process. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Can anyone tell me where the buzzer is inside of this inverter/a standard inverter like this? I want to disable it or at least put tape/foam or something on it to damper the sound. I have lithium so I run them too low sometimes, but don't want to hear the ear piercing and obnoxious beep.
I’m not too sure you may need to disassemble to disconnect it or try to locate where the sound coming from when beeping and cover the opening to muffle the sound. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Turn the switch on the back of the inverter to the opposite side. I think it's the unswitched (non-remote switch) side. It eliminates the beeping. I had the same issue.
@@EFFICIENTSELF I have the same 3000w Renogy inverter 110v. The other inverter can hold surge power for more than 1 second. This Renogy inverter surge is only good for 1 second.
The 3000 watt Renogy won't run the 12,000 BTU air conditioner because 12,000 BTU is more than the 3000 watt capacity of the air conditioner. 12,000 BTU is going to be somewhere around 3,400 watts, more than the 3000 watt rated capacity of the Renogy.
I bought the same unit off the Home Depot about 9 months ago it's been working great here's what I suspect with their distribution output they claimed 3,000 which it probably does but it's distributed equally through the three plugs that I got so that means 3000 all together with a thousand on each plug the one benefit that they actually sold me on was that there was an AC block that could be hardwired and it's supposably and I would expect does more wattage on that hardwiring so if it's a thousand on each with the hardwiring added that couldn't be good so I'm suspecting they dumb down each plug to like 700 600w and the hardwiring probably does 1200 w I wrote a really nice Theory earlier but I accidentally Connells did it and now I'm left talking out my ass but I stand behind what I'm saying advertising says one thing but when the plugs are there you / that I would really like to know what the AC block produces cuz I could probably run a little window unit I'm suspecting it's got to be over 1000 Watts on the hard plug that's the only thing I'm concerned about for anybody else wondering as well I'll keep searching
He doesn't have the Hard Wire connection that the US models have. They get the Transfer Switch function in place of it.. So if you hard wire the US models. You get 25 amps. Why you have to run #10ga for them to a main breaker. Then split the main across two 20 amp Breakers. Just like a house.. And every damn one I seen. Not one person grounded the inverter to the frame with #8ga. As Renogy manual tells you too...
@@EFFICIENTSELF thank you for confirming this, they've been responding that they are changing their site so haven't responded to calls/emails etc. looking at the reliable 3000 watt that went up $50 a few days ago. (better reviews on utube i suppose)
This my inverter au.renogy.com/renogy-3000w-12v-to-230v-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-ups-function/ im in Australia . Its 230 to 240 volts . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Sorry to hear that. Hope you didn’t get mucked around by the after sales customer service like I have been on a few occasions. They are not pleasant to deal with as they take sooo long. I been lucky with this inverter though as it still works .Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I been through 2 in 3 months. Nothing special just normal setup, used double cables on lithium battery. 1st one constantly beeping, 2nd white smoke 💨..
It is not the surge capacity. Surge time is the problem. The inverter surge time is 1 second. The compressor runs for few seconds (more than 1 second).
Not very convincing. Such a small air-conditioner. Water kettle is better test example. It’s sketchy. First it didn’t work, with another inverter, it works. If it works for you, be happy
Sorry to hear that mate . Hope you get the problem sorted with renogy with no problems as they were a nightmare to deal with on another product that was faulty I had off them. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Can’t complain about the backup service as there is none. Heaven help you if you have a problem for sure as you can’t contact them by phone or they don’t reply to your emails . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Renogy are in my opinion one of these company’s that hides behind an online service in which they do not reply. I bought a 3000w inverter and installed it in my motor home , I have an issue when I disconnect the shore mains. The inverter voltage reads as follows 85v between earth and natural, 133v between earth and live and 230v between natural and live, because of this the RCBO will not trip when tested with merger MFT1741+ tester,I have reported this to them via the so-called online help But no reply
That’s the bad thing about these stupid inverters. I’m going through it with customer service now and the have been giving me the run around for months. I’m hating this company now.
Yes sorry for your pain . I have been through a couple of warranty claims and they take so long in answering your enail and when they do they andwer with another question. Hope you get it sorted and thank you for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF no problem bro. But I just sent it back to Amazon for a full refund. Wound up getting the xijia 3000 w for less and it is wayyyyyyy better with a built in soft start.
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Hey viewers. The renogy couldn’t run the air con and I used another inverter to run the same air conditioner and it ran with no problems at all . If you watch the whole video you will actually see . Watch from 6:30 thanks 🤣 cheers 👍🍻
So, unfortunately your model doesn’t contain the high output terminals that are found in western ones. Looks like a limitation in the design of the unit you have and also the specification of the “3000W continuous” is more of a marketing note obviously under very specific circumstances.
Are you sure, how can this be upgraded to work ?
The ones with builtin Transfer Switch in the UK will not work..As you overload the 30 amp switching replay..
Why the US version do not have that version.. If you need the Transfer Switch function. You have to buy the $650.00 version. As it has a 75amp charger builtin...Along with the Transfer Switch...
@@The-Wise-One Yes I'm sure... I would add.. The AC unit needs a soft start.. As the amps will spike way up at startup..So the Soft Start kit stops that...But most modern window AC units have that already in them..
The air conditioner that your using runs off 220v power not 120v alternating power. This is the issue
After extensive research on the renogy 3000 watt inverter I can possibly explain the reason it cuts out and how I solved the problem. However, it does not look like yours will allow you to solve the problem but maybe the explanation will help you or someone else.
First thing is even though it is a 3000 watt inverter it only has a 25 amp output. The renogy inverter then splits that equally to each socket so, you will have 12.5 amps allowed per socket not all invererters do this however renogy does for safety so you can't overload the 20 amp rated outlets they use. Most Air conditioners need more than 12.5 amps to run usually need about 15-20 amps. So yes you have the wattage but you don't have the amperage to run it.
Solution is get a renogy 3000 watt with the high output a/c terminal block like mine has and run 10/2 wire that can support the 25 amp output to a breaker box and run individual breakers to 20 amp outlets. This will allow you to run a full 20 amps on any one circuit and a full 25 amps over the entire system at the same time. That is how I had to set mine up in order to run my a/c in my off grid tiny house.
Thanks for the he info. Great information. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hey thanks, do you mind sharing the name or amazon link?
I got this off the renogy Australia website . au.renogy.com/ personally I would be getting a giandel inverter as they perform a lot better for less money on eBay here as they have 15% off atm www.ebay.com.au/itm/233348318533?hash=item3654a4c545:g:1ogAAOSwX~hedJfd.
Hi mate thanks for that explaination . Im just setting in sprintervan and just ordered the renogy 3000 which i bought specifically to run airconditioner. And then i see this vid. How come you have the ability to run a/c. Is this high acc output module an add on I have to buy extra or is yours a different version of th 3000w renogy inverter.
Hey mate . Thanks so much for the explaination . What is this high output terminal block? Is it a attachment or a another model of the 3000w renogy inverter. I just bought one for running air conditioning not knowing about it having problems starting an airconditioner. .
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Well done for calling out the undersized cabling which so many people overlook when the cabling is included with a device. To the best of my knowledge, earthing of inverters is not required and unsafe unless used with "shore power" or if the vehicle is connected to the ground via an Earth rod. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers mate thanks for sharing and watching 👍🍻
Yeah you need a softstart aircon, that's what most caravans etc use.
I built a power box on wheels using 8 of the 280 amp hour EVE cells, 250 amp BMS, and 12 volt 120vac Renogy 3000 inverter like yours. It has on board solar MPPT and an Aims 75 amp charger to run off the Honda gen set if needed. The system has been on for over a year and sees loads of up to 2200 watts daily. The inverter is very reliable and I have no complaints with it. The battery has 7200 watt hours and all 12 volt supply cables are short in length. The 1/0 cables do not show heating even near full load. The inverter standby power consumption is only 14 watts.
That sounds really awesome 👍 thanks for watching 👍🍻
Your aircon uses an AC induction motor which requires up to 3 - 7 times the rated wattage to kick-start the compressor, this is normal for induction motors, a brush type DC motor on the other hand has relatively little start up and will generally use its rated power.
Therefore the inverter required would need to be around 5000 - 6000 watts minimum if it is a mosfet transistor type, this type will generally allow double the rated wattage for half a second to 'kick start' an induction motor.
However the transformer type of low frequency type inverter ( much heavier unit) will allow 3 times the rated power for start up and are generally more robust over time if carrying heavy loads.
There are a couple of very robust Chinese toroidal transformer type inverters sold on E Bay in 3,4 and 5 kva sizes, ( orange or white if looking) that are very good for 100% duty cycle type use that are superior for load starting and I have installed a number of with very good results and life expectancy.
Remember, consistently overloading transistor type inverters can shorten the life of the unit as they do run hot and as you noticed use considerable power even when idling, comparatively low efficiency at low power use or idle.
I do prefer the Low Frequency (LF) type sine inverters as for a little more cost say roughly $200 for a 3000 watt unit will give better start capacity and generally longer life less prone to damage with heavy loading, more forgiving especially with AC induction motors startup.
Cheers thanks for the info and thanks for watching 👍🍻
Great vid mate, I’m using a Renogy 2000w inverter with no issues but we don’t have much call for AC here in the UK 🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome 😂 cheers mate 👍🍻
Great video again but I want to alert you to something unrelated to the inverter performance.
Disclaimer I am not a licensed 240v electrician nor auto electrician. I am an amateur on a learning curve trying to improve/modernise our caravan setup.
I cannot reveal where this information came from specifically but it wasn't from just one source.
1: Don't run powerboards off inverter outlets, only connect single appliances unless using an RVD (no, not a typo for RCD).
Residual voltage detector will discern 32+v leaking and switch off immediately. An RCD detect current (amps) going AWOL and shuts off immediately.
An RCD only works with an earth to ground configuration like if you are at a caravan park and you plug a 15A cord into a camper wired professionally with 240v plugs the earth pin of the power supply at the park goes to ground, not a chassis.
A cord integrating an RVD plugged into your inverter will make what you plug into it safe.
DC earthing to your chassis does not replicate this. Your chassis is just your batteries 12v negative circuit allowing power to flow.
Mate please check out what I have written and verify it for your audience.
If it is wrong or irrelevant please explain it to me and your audience.
There exists a difference between isolated and not isolated generators and inverters than can vary the necessity for an RVD but per my Disclaimer I cannot say more.
I am writing this to ensure that you are safe and your viewers.
I only discovered it after much research.
240v is deadly and I know you are a stickler for safety and if what I shared helps then my comment won't be in vain.
Take care Dino.
Cheers Wayne thanks for sharing and take care mate 👍🍻
I’ve seen a few videos where they added a “soft start” box between the inverter and the AC to make it work. But I’d also be curious if a different 3000w inverter would solve this for you. I bought the Renogy 1000w inverter and had to return it. When turning on the inverter even with zero load, it would always trigger my battery’s BMS protection. I have the 209Ahr LiFePo from SOK, which is known to be outstanding. I bought a different 1200W inverter, and no problem. I found other reviewers had the same problem as me with the Renogy inverter. Renogy seemed to know about this issue. Their next gen will likely fix it. I think their inverters need a better soft start at the battery input.
Cheers Karl thanks for watching 👍🍻
enjoyed your simple and clear explanation when using inverters.I am starting small, tried camping using a small 300w, 1.3A fridge/freezer. Used a 1000w Pure sine inverter, but cuts out immediately. I prob need a stronger inverter, 2 / 3000w inverter. Your explanation using the plug anderson plug, was excellent. thank you for taking the time to produce these amazing vids.
Thank you for your comment.. check your battery is healthy. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Was thinking of getting same one tel your video saved me, thanks. Sounds like BS rating 3000 watts
cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
It might’ve worth checking the capacitor for the compressor on that AC unit. Once the cap degrades, the i rush current is massive, I often change these and the surge current dramatically decreases.
Cheers bud thanks for watching 👍🍻
From what I understand, using two smaller gauge wires per terminal is an acceptable way to do it. Splits the voltage and allows for more flexibility in positioning your inverter.
not 4AWG! I think 000 AWG would be equal to two 0 AWG or similar
I'm glad I found this video before placing an order to Renogy, though, my impression is still that they're quite reliable. News of El Niño has me looking into off-grid cooling as a matter of safety. More than anything this was a good lesson into looking up specific parts.
After sales is a headache to deal with as I have found on 2 occasions on other products I had issues with . But I have had a good run so far from this unit as it runs my electric kettle and toaster without any issues . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Great info thanks, never can have enough POWER need a fusion generator.
Cheers nate thanks for watching 👍🍻
The problem could be when the compressor kicks in the wattage spikes (typical for compressor start) could be 3 to 5 x the wattage stated on the A/C. Have you connected one of those meters you plug in w/e device you want to measure Wattage/Voltage/Current to see what the A/C is actually drawing on start? Im also thinking some inverters dont like certain eletronics and wont run them no matter what...
Cheers mate thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hey, thanks a lot for making this video....I almost bought the Renogy....now I have changed my mind...:)
You’re welcome mate. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
So is the kickass inverter reliable?
@@frederickkwek3772 sure is its just they dont make this model any more they have an upgraded digital model think they are around $750 . If you after budget one and good go for the giandel i have had them and never had any issues.
Love the switch that the inverter comes with Dino. That’s actually a brilliant idea.
Good to see it’s still going strong mate
Cheers Jason . Hope all has been well mate 👍🍻
You would need to hard wire an outlet from the inverter and plug the air conditioner into it. This will keep it from shutting off. Cheers
Cheers bud thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hey mate
I bet if it was a latronics inverter it would run the a/c no problems but they cost a lot more. They are beasts of inverters though.
All the best mate
Inductive loads like the compressor pull a massive surge on startup
Honestly. I see this to be an awesome inverter. I use it for my free power source. It drives a 2 stage 2.5 HP a/c motor that drives car alternators that in turn recharge my batteries. Therefore free power. You just don't know what you are doing.
I'm curious if you got an inverter for 220 which is what your appliances are, I bought a 3000 renogy with the high smp block and it's only rated for 120 ac pure sine.
This is 230v to 240v inverter . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Did you put an oscilloscope on the battery leads at the input to the inverter?
Might be momentary input volt drop such as cable resistance or battery internal resistance. This would cause the compressor to draw even more of a spike current.
No sorry don’t have that type of equipment. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hi Dino great video'sJust purchased 2000w model would you going to bigger cables start with I have Renogy Smart 100amp lithium batteries batteries You Right the customer service with that mob. Thanks 😊😊 look forward to hear from you thanks again 👍👍👍
Yea, maybe you should move down here to NSW, where you dont really need A/C (as much). If the little Kogan A/C unit has a star/delta motor winding available (unlikley), you could fit a soft start relay ($40 from Ebay) and fix the problem.
No thanks I moved from there to get away from the cold 🤣. I’m not using the air con in the van just was demonstrating how this unit is unsuitable for air conditioning. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
You have 2 power outlets. If the Renogy unit is like other inverters, each outlet will be rated to 1500 watts. The other thing is inverters don’t handle induction loads , ie anything that has a motor, very well. Start up current will always test them out. Pure resistance load is always going to be more compatible to handling rated power. Some units also have terminals so you can wire the AC side to a remote location. So in your case if this was available you would get the 3000 watts to a single power point.
Why does it handle the 2200w kettle then?
@@YeahTheOzzy the start up draw is less
@@YeahTheOzzy you can get a device that helps with start up. A hard start kit is an energy-storing capacitor that helps your AC start when it's struggling
Mine gets the full 3k from the outlet. I run my drier at around 2900w continuous and it takes it like a beast. Starts my air compressor quite easily too.
@@codiecarroll735 Renogy has a reputation of being somewhat inaccurate with their charge controllers maybe these inverters are hit and miss
even did the follow up. legend. thanks again
Cheers mate 👍🍻
Nice video, well done, thanks :)
Cheers 🍻 thank you for watching 👍🍻
Hi Dino great video's I've just purchased a 2000w model would you thing bigger cables to start with thay look like 4 gage & size fuse l do two 100amp lithium batteries thanks look forward hear from you thanks again 😊😊😊
Definitely get heavier gauge cables if you gonna run heavy loads on it … get at least 1/0 gauge cable on it . You can do a google search for a recommendation also .. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Looking at buying either the 3000w renogy with charger or just the 3000w inverter. Is it still performing as you expected???
G’day mate I personally wouldn’t get this inverter again when it packs it in . Giandel are a better unit and cheaper atm on eBay . Just my own personal experience and opinion. Hope all has been well with you👍🍻
The inverter cut out is due to power not being substantial enough. Likely the cables or the batteries. If you run 2 batteries you need to make sure the batteries can discharge at 150amps each for 300amp combined based on that fuses. BMS systems on batteries also can handle a spike as well. I had the same issue and it was the cables.
3 x lithium 100ah cont discharge each , 70sqmm cables . thanks for watching 👍🍻
Good video I would be putting the kickass one in the van looks like a better inverter lad thanks for the info 😁👍🏾
Yep the kickass put the renogy to shame . Even the giandel inverter will run the air con 👍🍻
Have you done ground cable from inverter? I seen a lot video if ground cable not connected doesnt want to kick in compresor.
Sure have . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Have you sorted problem or not yet?@@EFFICIENTSELF
I was getting mixed messages on what size cable to use with the 3,000 watt inverters, just decided to go with 4/0 copper. Bigger is better and probably not much difference in 3/0 and 4/0 price.? Did you ever get the Renogy to run the AC? Did I see the tag on your inverter say it was 240 volt? If so, now I see why. It makes sense that is the issue because you pulled almost 3,000 watts with the kettle & whatever you were running. Look at your video around 4 minutes. It clearly says 240 volt. Now maybe the inverters sent where you are, have volt 240, volt output, but the ones I’ve seen are 120 volt? Please forgive me if I’m totally off base but makes no sense otherwise unless the surge is more than 6,000 watts which is hard to imagine. Thanks
Now I see your other appliances are 240, which I should have known, sorry.
Did you contact Renogy?
All good no never contacted renogy .. im not really concerned that it doesn’t run my air con . Thanks for watching. 👍🍻
A/C in a van seems over the top no? Would't a Maxxfan and Caframo Sirocco be enough?
Yeah bud . I was just showing the performance of the inverter .. I would need at least another 600w of solar on the roof before I would even consider air con in the van . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Or just get a “soft start” box and add it in to your AC power line👌😉👍
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
I didn’t see this but with all the research, I went with 4/0 copper welding type cable, very hard to find. No supply house locally had it. Thanks to Amazon. I’m stating with 2 x 230 amp hours of REDO batteries, so we’ll see
Something I noticed about my renogy 2000w inverter is that it runs at about 225v.
Not really a bad thing, I tried running my kettle to try and overload it but because of the lower voltage vs 230/240 at the wall, it could run it without issues, just a bit slower.
Overall it's probably a good thing so it puts a little less drain on the battery, but I'm still testing it out.
Might be why the AC trips it? Not enough to get the compressor going.
cheers mate . thanks for watching 👍🍻
thats fine, we use 230v now not 240v can have a 5% voltage drop which allows 218.5 volts to be a minium, thats what ergon uses now, everyone including my self always say 240 volts, but its now been dropped to 230v with a 5 percent voltage drop allowance
after watching videos on inverters the 240v plug on all inverters max's out at 1500w and 3000w peak. if you want to use the inverters 3000w or 6000w peak you need to use the terminals. The aircon that you are using shows a 3500w peak when using rapid cooling mode.
Please check pinned comment thanks 👍🍻
its the compressor, they draw an enormous amount of amperage when starting, but use less when running.
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
All the videos I have watched show an extension cord plugging into the inverter. If an RV has several outlets and they are on different walls, how are they wired into the inverter? I planned on running my AC through my power station/converter. Just when I think I've got it, I find some confusing information.
Sorry to confuse you but with several outlets in an rv you will need an qualified electrician to install . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF I have a qualified RV electrician lined up to come out and do that work. I just need to make sure I have all the components he will need to complete the job.
Coffee maker is a resistive load, the air conditioner uses an inductive motor that pulls 2.5 times its lock rotor amps.... Try using a soft start or Variable frequency drive on the air conditioner
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
hey mate are you still using the renogy inverters? looking into buying one thank you
I still have them and they are still performing good . Used to have the giandel and I personally think they are a better unit . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF thanks mate looking to get one for a caravan I was tempted to go a itech but I do like the feature on renogy when mains power drops out flicks straight over to batterys
Have you solved the problem with the renogy 3000W inverter is it working ?
use 16v super cap pack ive made one for mine as batterys discharge quick, cant keep up with high amp start but supercaps renew quicker than batterys also,. u can build a capacitor bank on output, stage,, a bank of 6 -8 - 240v caps if using 240 or 200v if using 120v,,m anythink with a motor uses loads of start up nrg,
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
Was all set to buy the Renology until I watched your video. Could not find the kickass 3000 watt you had purchased, only the one with the LCD which is much more. I can get the Giadel for a reasonable price here in CA. did you happen to see if that unit would power the aircon?
When I had my giandel I did not actually test it with the air con unfortunately . I had a 2000 watt giandel in my caravan which I have sold in the past . I would of purchased the giandel 3000watt if it was cheaper than the kickass . When I had my 1000watt giandel ,it could power my home box air conditioner which the renogy 1000watt could not. The giandel pure sin inverters I found to have been great . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
A lot of time the surge for the air-conditioner will be to much for the inverter. It could be the batteries. I would check the max discharge peak current amps that your batteries put out. Even if you have 300 Ah of batteries, it could be the size of the BMS in the batteries are to small for the draw to the inverter. If the battery has like a 900 amp out put for 2-3 seconds it should be enough of a surge to kick on the compressor.
Ok so obviously you have missed the part from 6:30 where I try another inverter from a single battery and the air conditioner run fine . Please check it out . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Have you tried to connect a capacitor, maybe the ac compressor is pulling much power
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
Better put that kick ass in the van. All inverters seem to come with undersized cables for some reason. Cost cutting I guess.
Yes absolutely cost cutting . Cheers mate 👍🍻
in rush current?
You need to connect the AC Unit directly to the Main 3000 Watt outlet which has 3 Screws. You will get full 3000 Watts. Not the 120 volt outlets which 3 Divided into 3000 Watts is 1000 Watts. Try That It should work.
thanks for watching 👍🍻
BECAUSE THE A/C HAS A START CAPACITOR TO START THE MOTOR,OVERLOAD FOR INVERTER,THE HOT POT DOSENT HAVE A START PHAZE JUST HEATS UP USING WATTS AND AMPERAGE
Watch the whole video as i plugged the same air con into a different brand inverter bit further on and then tell me … thanks for watching 👍🍻
Air conditioners have HUGE startup surge requirements
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
My fridge pulls over 1000watt when the compressor kicks in. That's more than 10x it's running power. If your ac is 1000 watt then you'd need a peak capacity of 10000 watt which means probably a 5kva inverter.
Watch from 6.30 as i used another brand inverter to run same air con cheers 👍🍻
Your AC requires 230 volt to run compressor. The inverter is only 120 volts that’s why no issues with the kettle. The fan running off 120 volts
please read pinned comment . thanks for watching 👍🍻
The reason your renogy is cutting out is probably because the appliance is going past its "peak" wattage capability, what is its peak compared to the kick ass?
6000 watts peak . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I’m looking for an inverter to power my under-bunk Truma Saphir AC unit which rated at 1000w. I reached out to Truma tech support and they confirm that the startup current is 20Amp for 150ms = 4800w. Not all inverter can handle that.
Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Mine runs ok on 1500w inverter unit in the car. I have just installed a 3000w unit in the caravan and will try tomorrow, but I am sure it will work as it has a surge capability of 6000w.
Yeah hard start / huge load aircon, even at home my portable aircon will cause a dip in the rooms lights..
The inverter may as above/ below be rated at 1500w per socket - the aircon prob spikes well over 2k
Yeah but the inverter has a 6000watt peak power for short time so you would think it would run. The kickass ran the air con no worries whatsoever . You must of missed it in the video . Cheers mate 👍🍻
Rekon this would run a 180amp inverter welder?
You would think it would as it would work out 2300 watts . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF my 3300w generator cant handle it on any more than 25% power
Probably wouldn’t run it then …
Something is really wrong, I saw the back of your AC it said it’s 220 volts, that’s the issue. The inverter puts out 120 volts
my inverter is 230/240 volts as it is here au.renogy.com/renogy-3000w-12v-to-230v-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-ups-function/ . thanks for watching 👍🍻
Try it again with the AIR CONDITIONER plugged directly into one of the outlets instead of the power bar. The more extension cord you have the higher the AMP draw.
Will give this a go . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hey mate how did you go by directly connecting straight to the inverter?
@@bennyfarrugia2419 was no difference
I had the same issues with mine. I think a soft start type inverter would be the go. The capacitiors on the compressor are what kill the inverter. Oh I just watched the Kickass running. WTF?
😂 yeah I think a lot of people haven’t watched the whole video going by the comments . Cheers mate 👍🍻
if its not a pure sine wave inverter and just a modified square wave inverter it wont be efficient enough.. that AC/Heater could be the problem too, it might require more than it says it does... I know my problem was my inverter wasnt pure sine wave for anything with a motor on it
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
DOES WAShing machine is working with this ?
It should do . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
its a compressor it needs starting current FFS
Well. explain why the second inverter didn’t have problems starting the air conditioner FFS
I’m asume the batteries are in parallel, in just wonder if your exceeding the battery max amp output on start up and that what’s shutting down the inverter , where the other battery has a larger discharge rate . Only a guess 😊 I could write what I know about it on a cigarette paper, but it’s got too be worth a look 👁👁😊😊🐕🦺🍺🇦🇺. Stay strong,loving ya work 👍
Yeah the batteries are in parallel. I used another inverter and ran the air con no worries at all . And only on one battery take another look 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF But what was the discharge rate of the *other* battery? You didn't mention that at all - the issue could entirely be the batteries in yr van. Yr not comparing apples to apples.
@reel marketing. In the van there are 3 x 100 amp continuous discharge itechworld batteries connected in parallel are hooked up to renogy inverter and it could not run the portable air conditioner. Now the single battery I used hooked up to the kickass inverter is the enercore 100ah clear case battery and has continuous discharge of 150 amp and it ran the air conditioner perfectly. Sorry if it wasn’t clear . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF Ok, I'm learning, but are you sure you were getting 100a x 3 = 300a out of the 3 batteries, and not 100a?
The enercore giving you 150a sounds like it could be the reason?
Definitely should be getting 300amps as i have no problems with the kettle thats draining nearly 170amps
It's a shame the UK renogy 3000w got rid of one of the AC outputs and completely got rid of the AC terminal, bit of a cheek, the money they saved they should put into cables that don't become bar heaters when under high load.
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
My experience is a bad one. I spent over $400 for 2 batteries on Amazon to replace the ones in my camper. I called Renogy and got their opinion first. I then call WCO who makes the WCO 6800 series for my camper and gave me the ok, then I called Cruiser RV and they said it should be fine. When I went to the dealer the tech said no way. They can overheat when plugged up to shore power and you can't turn off the batter disconnect or nothing will work in the camper. I tried to return them to Amazon, unopened. They will not take batteries back.. They refused to take them back They refused to refund the money and they told me to sell them myself. I called Renogy and they basically told me TOO BAD. I wish I had read the Better Business Bureau reviews before I bought them. Do not do business with RENOGY..................................Bad Company......This based on the truth and experience ! The tech department LIED to be or I would have never bought these batteries.
Sorry to hear of your experience. I have had to deal with the after sales service of renogy,it’s a very slow and frustrating process. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I had the same problem and when I installed 4/0 cable it was ok
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
Looks like the a/c requires 230 volt.. that may be why.. well wait.. is 230 volt the standard over there and not 115?
Yes 240v . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF the 230V capacity is the problem, the air con is 240v
Can anyone tell me where the buzzer is inside of this inverter/a standard inverter like this? I want to disable it or at least put tape/foam or something on it to damper the sound. I have lithium so I run them too low sometimes, but don't want to hear the ear piercing and obnoxious beep.
I’m not too sure you may need to disassemble to disconnect it or try to locate where the sound coming from when beeping and cover the opening to muffle the sound. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Turn the switch on the back of the inverter to the opposite side. I think it's the unswitched (non-remote switch) side. It eliminates the beeping. I had the same issue.
The 6000w surge is for 1 second. The compressor is running more than 1 second
Watch on a little further and you will see another brand inverter of the same size runs the same air conditioner with no problems 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF I have the same 3000w Renogy inverter 110v. The other inverter can hold surge power for more than 1 second. This Renogy inverter surge is only good for 1 second.
The 3000 watt Renogy won't run the 12,000 BTU air conditioner because 12,000 BTU is more than the 3000 watt capacity of the air conditioner. 12,000 BTU is going to be somewhere around 3,400 watts, more than the 3000 watt rated capacity of the Renogy.
ok can you explain why the inverter at 8.00 mark ran the air conditioner with no problems. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Another option - Fchao 3000W inverter (as reviewed by Off Grid Garage)
Cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
Actually ignore that. I got a Fchao and it's no good.
I bought the same unit off the Home Depot about 9 months ago it's been working great here's what I suspect with their distribution output they claimed 3,000 which it probably does but it's distributed equally through the three plugs that I got so that means 3000 all together with a thousand on each plug the one benefit that they actually sold me on was that there was an AC block that could be hardwired and it's supposably and I would expect does more wattage on that hardwiring so if it's a thousand on each with the hardwiring added that couldn't be good so I'm suspecting they dumb down each plug to like 700 600w and the hardwiring probably does 1200 w I wrote a really nice Theory earlier but I accidentally Connells did it and now I'm left talking out my ass but I stand behind what I'm saying advertising says one thing but when the plugs are there you / that
I would really like to know what the AC block produces cuz I could probably run a little window unit I'm suspecting it's got to be over 1000 Watts on the hard plug that's the only thing I'm concerned about for anybody else wondering as well I'll keep searching
Cheers mate thanks for your comment and viewing 👍🍻
He doesn't have the Hard Wire connection that the US models have. They get the Transfer Switch function in place of it.. So if you hard wire the US models. You get 25 amps. Why you have to run #10ga for them to a main breaker. Then split the main across two 20 amp Breakers. Just like a house..
And every damn one I seen. Not one person grounded the inverter to the frame with #8ga. As Renogy manual tells you too...
2/0 is plenty for that many amps unless your running 100ft of wire
Cheers 👍🍻
It's not the first time I've seen Renogy underperforming.
Likewise 👍 the customer service is even worse 🤣 . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF thank you for confirming this, they've been responding that they are changing their site so haven't responded to calls/emails etc. looking at the reliable 3000 watt that went up $50 a few days ago. (better reviews on utube i suppose)
Says power supply 220v-240v. You have a 110v-120v inverter. Your missing a few volts
This my inverter au.renogy.com/renogy-3000w-12v-to-230v-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-ups-function/ im in Australia . Its 230 to 240 volts . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
There is no ground "earth" in a vehicle. Its a secondary neutral.
Renogy undersize the cables on all their inverters, not sure why they do this
cheers. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Hi Dino,sorry pushing two too Many buttons Again look forward to hear from you sorry.
Need capacitors to soffen inductive load
please read pinned comment. thanks for watching 👍🍻
My 3000 watt Renogy inverter was dead out of the box.
I give companies ONE chance.
Going elsewhere.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you didn’t get mucked around by the after sales customer service like I have been on a few occasions. They are not pleasant to deal with as they take sooo long. I been lucky with this inverter though as it still works .Thanks for watching 👍🍻
I been through 2 in 3 months. Nothing special just normal setup, used double cables on lithium battery. 1st one constantly beeping, 2nd white smoke 💨..
Sorry to hear that . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
The kettle doesn't have a compressor
Keep on watching as the other inverter ran the air con no worries.. thanks for watching 👍🍻
Your issue is the load. Do the a/c by itself
Ac was on by itself thanks for watching👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF not sure why it isn't working then. I have the same inverter pushing a 2.5hp air compressor motor. Works great.
Compressor has too much of a surge on startup
Watch the whole video as I used another inverter and ran the air con no worries 👍🍻
It is not the surge capacity. Surge time is the problem. The inverter surge time is 1 second. The compressor runs for few seconds (more than 1 second).
@@EFFICIENTSELF did you ever try the a/c on the hardwire output instead of sockets?
Not very convincing. Such a small air-conditioner. Water kettle is better test example. It’s sketchy. First it didn’t work, with another inverter, it works. If it works for you, be happy
cheers thanks for watching 👍🍻
Said right on unit was a 240 not 110
Will not run a 240
the inverter puts out 240volts . thanks for watching 👍🍻
I've had mine 15 minutes and it's broken already
Sorry to hear that mate . Hope you get the problem sorted with renogy with no problems as they were a nightmare to deal with on another product that was faulty I had off them. Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Your lines are a different length is one problem
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thar is tow motors in it that is y it wont run it
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no it's not 3000w at the most you will get is 2000w
Cheers.thanks for watching 👍🍻
your batteries ar not big enough for the a/c
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Renogy are garbage. And their back up service is even worse. Simple as. End of story.
Can’t complain about the backup service as there is none. Heaven help you if you have a problem for sure as you can’t contact them by phone or they don’t reply to your emails . Thanks for watching 👍🍻
Renogy are in my opinion one of these company’s that hides behind an online service in which they do not reply. I bought a 3000w inverter and installed it in my motor home , I have an issue when I disconnect the shore mains. The inverter voltage reads as follows 85v between earth and natural, 133v between earth and live and 230v between natural and live, because of this the RCBO will not trip when tested with merger MFT1741+ tester,I have reported this to them via the so-called online help But no reply
That’s the bad thing about these stupid inverters. I’m going through it with customer service now and the have been giving me the run around for months. I’m hating this company now.
Yes sorry for your pain . I have been through a couple of warranty claims and they take so long in answering your enail and when they do they andwer with another question. Hope you get it sorted and thank you for watching 👍🍻
@@EFFICIENTSELF no problem bro. But I just sent it back to Amazon for a full refund. Wound up getting the xijia 3000 w for less and it is wayyyyyyy better with a built in soft start.