I have an Onan Microlite 2.5 generator that puts out 2500 Watts / 20.83 Amps. The A/C compressor can draw up to 53 Amps during start up. Will the soft/hard start capacitor reduce the demand on my generator? Will the soft/hard start capacitor harm my A/C in any way?
The hard start kit wont harm unit but you need 3500 watts for one a/c
No, the capacitor is not integral to the load of the generator, it is only used to start it when it turns on. It takes virtually no voltage from the system to recharge itself. The demand of the unit is not related to a start capacitor. Also it will not harm your unit to install one capacitor over another, they make them so if the connectors fit, they work. Just hook up the leads correctly so you don't discharge it on yourself.
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