How do I know if the house electrical system won't be overloaded when using a portable ac unit,thanks?
183417
Well usually your electrical panal switch will shut off automatically when it gets overloaded. If your running too many eletrical units on the same switch, then it will shut off. This is important becuase if your electrical switch panal wont shut off , it's a fire hazard.
183418
I have used 2 units at the same time in difference rooms in two of my residences. Have never had this problem.
183419
As long as the circuit you are drawing from isn't being used by another appliance that is drawing alot of power it should be fine. This unit will not cool much more than one room though, the portable units are not as efficient as a window unit at cooling.
1319299
No Way. the peak load for an AC unit is probably (3) times the running load (which already exceeds the 500 watt rating of the inverter).
577792
Unit is AC(house current) only but would probably be ok if a car had an AC outlet and you kept the engine running.
609865
You can use it continuously as long as you are not overloading it. Remember, you have leave a margin for the power surge.
2072741
I don't know if the question is regarding voltage coming into the home or actual voltage from the outlet, however the unit should not draw more power than the unit demands. It should be OK.
682427
It is hard to go wrong with this unit, especially with a seasonal home. I would say that you should not have any problems as long as the unit is fully drained and all the air is fully flushed out before it is used again.
2144609
EcoSmart website has recommendations based on usage. They also have a chart of their units with suggested whole house amp requirement. Your electrical breaker box, usually on the outside of the house, will tell you the amps that your house was wired with.Also, before purchasing I would research the damage that hard water will do to the unit. Maintenance is expensive.
2252474
Can't answer as I sent unit back right away as soon as I read don't use if engine is on - and that's the only way my power outlet have power.
1369588
This is just a standard, portable air conditioner running off 120v. Sounds like you need a professionally installed system like a Mitsubishi Mr. Slim.
330005
This unit is strictly a 12 volt DC powered compressor. If you wish to use this on house current, you will need to use a 12 volt DC power supply which could handle the required amperage. I would suggest a small car or lawn mower battery of at least 100 ampere capacity. Put a trickle charger on it and you would good to go. Most of these battery powered compressors will draw considerable current during operation and they will get hot so be sure to take care when operating and keep the compressor clear of any combustible items.
503188
You can move it around as much as you'd like! I used to have a smaller 200 watt inverter that I dragged back and forth between the house and my car without a problem. Just make sure it's turned off when you're ready to unplug it and don't plug it in to another source unless the unit is switched to off.
291732
I can't imagine it would be a problem. There aren't any pre-sets, for example, that could get lost with a power interruption.
1260962
I assume that would be ok, just keep it out of the weather. I leave mine plugged in for long periods of time, but mine is indoors.
1126058
absolutely. The breakers prevent from overloading the circuit ONLY. This device protects against surges, high voltage, low voltage, open neutrals or grounds, etc. Small price to pay to save several thousands worth of electrical devices
1554994
I've been using mine for an off-grid house for a little over 2 years now with no problems. We're running normal loads (fridge, computers, internet, etc) all the time, and I've even run a big miter saw off of this inverter a few times with no problems.
1949572
I don't see why not; keeping in mind, of course, that you get a larger power draw from an outlet, and a very small appliance like this one might overload more easily.
1853712
Make sure wires are hooked up correctly and nothing is exposed to ground out. The unit itself is very simple to run when hooked up correct