rcross Report post Posted March 6, 2022 Has anybody installed softstart on their coaches A/C and does it really work? Thank you in advance R cross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjm434mrgn Report post Posted July 24, 2022 I am wondering also I would like to install it. Anybody provide testimonial to soft start. It would be great to have an electrician comment on the device SOFTSART Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted July 25, 2022 The idea is interesting, however I cannot understand this one thing. We've been advised for many years that the lack of full voltage upon startup will slowly and permanently ruin an inductive motor. This device webpage states it works by ramping up voltage instead of applying full voltage to the motor, thereby allowing use of the A/C motor under less than ideal conditions. Look it up yourself. How does this work then without damaging the inductive motor in the A/C compressor? I have asked electricians online and have not received a full answer. Everything I've found on the internet about this Softstart product is sponsored by them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted July 25, 2022 No SoftStart here, but I've been using the EasyStart from MicroAir for a year or so and find it works great. The ramp-up happens really quickly, so I'm thinking that it will not cause any problems for the motor at all. The whole intent is to prevent the momentary surge in current draw as the compressor starts up, not to extend the start up for minutes. The whole operation happens so fast you can't notice it, but the generator sure can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwswine Report post Posted August 3, 2022 No Install Soft Start https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAUARYe2HSk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhouse Report post Posted August 8, 2022 Looks like I've come to the table WAY late, but I did install one on my rear AC. It does AS ADVERTISED. I watched the current draw ramp-up AND inside my wife noted "it's quieter". Two friends with small trailers each added them. Before adding their Honda 2000 wouldn't handle start-up load. IN BOTH CASES they're now able to run their AC on the Honda 2000. How that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/8/2022 at 7:01 PM, mhouse said: Looks like I've come to the table WAY late, but I did install one on my rear AC. It does AS ADVERTISED. I watched the current draw ramp-up AND inside my wife noted "it's quieter". Two friends with small trailers each added them. Before adding their Honda 2000 wouldn't handle start-up load. IN BOTH CASES they're now able to run their AC on the Honda 2000. How that helps. Thanks for the insight. I had heard you could but don't have any experience. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramseypk Report post Posted August 20, 2022 We also have the SoftStart and am going to eco what mhouse mentioned, the instructions were a bit challenging but after conversation with SoftStart engineer (Danny) 915-235-6056 the process took less then 10 minutes. the lesson initial load on the generator and the noticeable (Lack of hammer start-up) defiantly worth the investment, but for compressor longevity? jury’s still out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mjm434mrgn Report post Posted August 20, 2022 I can't add anything new, I am going to ask an electrician in my hometown and get to the bottom of this issue, does it damage the inductor motor. And, I would like to install it on my 2005 Alfa See Ya motorhome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
