*This unit works like a charm. Keeps my rv 21 x 41 very **Fastly.Cool** . I recommend to anyone that wants to keep a rv cold without having to turn on the main a/c.*
Hey there @SolarPV, great question! Yes, the SoftStartRV has a large capacitor, but it delivers the energy in a controlled manner so it is easier on your compressor. Which is what makes the SoftStartRV extend the life of your RV A/C unit! If you have any more questions feel free to ask our support team, www.softstartrv.com/support-ticket/?_gl=1*1skpvua*_ga*NDg0NDcxMDMwLjE2OTc1Njk2MTM.*_ga_9SVFCNK3XB*MTcwMTE4OTkyNS42Mi4xLjE3MDExODk5MjcuNTguMC4w
What about that price though Mike? I'm an old Radio Shack kid. Can I buy a bread board and some components and save myself $315.00?? It also occurs to me, if I'm installing this to save wear and tear on my solar system.. why couldn't I install 2 in parallel and reduce that 24 amp peak down to 16 or so? Also, I've read that some of these units are WAY overkill because they're actually designed for central air units, and they'll shred your RV AC unit in short order. ...I have NO idea which units do that. No clue. ..or if it's even true. Can you help steer me away from the bad ones? Oh yeah! One more thing about this unit that confuses me.. they say to remove any other capacitors.. but right there on the unit it shows that you're supposed to connect to a 'run capacitor'. What's the deal with that?? Final question.. I've seen ads for units that delay the fan startup from when the compressor starts up. They claim that it does basically what these soft start devices do.. but I can't imagine the results being THAT dramatic. At any rate, these SoftStartRV people advise not to use any other capacitors or other start units with their unit. COULD I get away with combining the two technologies?
I agree, the RV industry is full of 'cheap' addons that in reality you can make yourself for a fraction of the cost. People like to buy 'cheap' DIY products though
Hello @Crogon, we apologize for the delayed response. We talked with our tech support team and here was their perspective on your question. No there is not a kit form for softstarts as the control system is proprietary. The Technology may be similar but there are differences in the way they learn and safety features. We recommend you do not two softstarts in parallel because it would over power the system and the softstarts would sense this and shut down to protect the system. The SoftStartRv is designed for RV A/C's up to 18k BTU's or 1.5 ton. The SoftStartHOME is designed to handle 2 to 6 ton home A/C's. Now SoftStartRV we suggest you avoid cutting any of your ac wiring for two reasons 1) If a SoftStart was to fail in 3 min you can be back to your original factory wiring and still have A/C. 2) Cutting wires WILL void your warranty. You have to have to have a run capacitor for your A/C to work. What you don't want is a Start Capacitor or Hard Start capacitor in the system when using a SoftStart. At least with the SoftStartRV in the system it would sense the start capacitor and would shut the A/C down as having both in the system would be bad. Now! systems with a start capacitor or Hard start also have what is called a PTCR. The PTCR( protective thermo coefficient resistor) is there to protect compressor when the massive amount of power is dumped on the compressor. You could leave a PTCR in place and use the the SoftStart and everything might work ok, BUT if you remove the PTCR and put a start capacitor or hard start BACK in the system you MUST have the PTCR in place or the start capacitor or hard start will fail or burn out. If you have any more questions please feel free to fill out a support ticket and our tech team would be more than happy to answer any more of you questions! www.softstartrv.com/support-ticket/?_gl=1*1skpvua*_ga*NDg0NDcxMDMwLjE2OTc1Njk2MTM.*_ga_9SVFCNK3XB*MTcwMTE4OTkyNS42Mi4xLjE3MDExODk5MjcuNTguMC4w
@@SoftStartUSA Well.. you don't have to go much farther than "proprietary system". You can't really kick the can over that goal post, anyway. That sucks a lot. ..but HEY! Thank you very much for the in depth response! I understood it all perfectly, and I deeply appreciate you taking the time and effort to answer! I never did move forward with that project, but these days, I don't think there is any better option (as far as draw on the system) than a split unit. I can't really afford one of those really good ones either, but if I can some day, I'll be looking to adapt that to my solar system, and ACTUALLY get off grid that way. :)
*This unit works like a charm. Keeps my rv 21 x 41 very **Fastly.Cool** . I recommend to anyone that wants to keep a rv cold without having to turn on the main a/c.*
Isn't this just a larger start winding capacitor with a current limit
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Hey there @SolarPV, great question! Yes, the SoftStartRV has a large capacitor, but it delivers the energy in a controlled manner so it is easier on your compressor. Which is what makes the SoftStartRV extend the life of your RV A/C unit! If you have any more questions feel free to ask our support team, www.softstartrv.com/support-ticket/?_gl=1*1skpvua*_ga*NDg0NDcxMDMwLjE2OTc1Njk2MTM.*_ga_9SVFCNK3XB*MTcwMTE4OTkyNS42Mi4xLjE3MDExODk5MjcuNTguMC4w
What about that price though Mike? I'm an old Radio Shack kid. Can I buy a bread board and some components and save myself $315.00??
It also occurs to me, if I'm installing this to save wear and tear on my solar system.. why couldn't I install 2 in parallel and reduce that 24 amp peak down to 16 or so?
Also, I've read that some of these units are WAY overkill because they're actually designed for central air units, and they'll shred your RV AC unit in short order. ...I have NO idea which units do that. No clue. ..or if it's even true. Can you help steer me away from the bad ones?
Oh yeah! One more thing about this unit that confuses me.. they say to remove any other capacitors.. but right there on the unit it shows that you're supposed to connect to a 'run capacitor'. What's the deal with that??
Final question.. I've seen ads for units that delay the fan startup from when the compressor starts up. They claim that it does basically what these soft start devices do.. but I can't imagine the results being THAT dramatic. At any rate, these SoftStartRV people advise not to use any other capacitors or other start units with their unit. COULD I get away with combining the two technologies?
Hey James, did you get any of your questions answered? Thanx, -keith
@@keithnorris8982 Nope.
I agree, the RV industry is full of 'cheap' addons that in reality you can make yourself for a fraction of the cost. People like to buy 'cheap' DIY products though
Hello @Crogon, we apologize for the delayed response. We talked with our tech support team and here was their perspective on your question. No there is not a kit form for softstarts as the control system is proprietary. The Technology may be similar but there are differences in the way they learn and safety features.
We recommend you do not two softstarts in parallel because it would over power the system and the softstarts would sense this and shut down to protect the system.
The SoftStartRv is designed for RV A/C's up to 18k BTU's or 1.5 ton. The SoftStartHOME is designed to handle 2 to 6 ton home A/C's.
Now SoftStartRV we suggest you avoid cutting any of your ac wiring for two reasons 1) If a SoftStart was to fail in 3 min you can be back to your original factory wiring and still have A/C. 2) Cutting wires WILL void your warranty.
You have to have to have a run capacitor for your A/C to work. What you don't want is a Start Capacitor or Hard Start capacitor in the system when using a SoftStart. At least with the SoftStartRV in the system it would sense the start capacitor and would shut the A/C down as having both in the system would be bad. Now! systems with a start capacitor or Hard start also have what is called a PTCR.
The PTCR( protective thermo coefficient resistor) is there to protect compressor when the massive amount of power is dumped on the compressor. You could leave a PTCR in place and use the the SoftStart and everything might work ok, BUT if you remove the PTCR and put a start capacitor or hard start BACK in the system you MUST have the PTCR in place or the start capacitor or hard start will fail or burn out.
If you have any more questions please feel free to fill out a support ticket and our tech team would be more than happy to answer any more of you questions! www.softstartrv.com/support-ticket/?_gl=1*1skpvua*_ga*NDg0NDcxMDMwLjE2OTc1Njk2MTM.*_ga_9SVFCNK3XB*MTcwMTE4OTkyNS42Mi4xLjE3MDExODk5MjcuNTguMC4w
@@SoftStartUSA Well.. you don't have to go much farther than "proprietary system". You can't really kick the can over that goal post, anyway. That sucks a lot.
..but HEY! Thank you very much for the in depth response! I understood it all perfectly, and I deeply appreciate you taking the time and effort to answer! I never did move forward with that project, but these days, I don't think there is any better option (as far as draw on the system) than a split unit. I can't really afford one of those really good ones either, but if I can some day, I'll be looking to adapt that to my solar system, and ACTUALLY get off grid that way. :)