Install the ACS4W40 on my Home AC unit. The Results were incredible. A 88% drop in inrush current. Very happy with the results. Active Controls Is Awesome. Thomas is the Best!
I do NOT have any affiliation with Active Controls but this plug-in soft start is nothing less than great. As part of the Whole House kit, it allows for us to use everything and never skip a beat. Milton was like nothing ever happened.
I also just had to know if it would start my 5-ton AC - AND IT DID, using a Duromax XP13000HX on gasoline. It did not give the same reduction as the wired in ACS4W40 (of 76-77%) but it still worked. The takeaway from that is I fully believe that the ACS50PS will work with smaller AC units, saving lots of money for those that must pay for someone to install a soft start AND still be able to use the washer, and dishwasher, etc. Here is a BONUS - the ACS50PS comes with a 5 YEAR WARRANTY, not 12 months. The ACS50PS also has EMS that allows the user to see how much power is being used and on which leg, frequency, voltage, etc.
Originally designed and marketed for RV use, it works extremely well in a residential power outage situation. This thing is the Cat's Meow! Thank you Active Controls LLC!
The whole home kit is the cats meow! Almost 80% on my 5-ton with the ACS4w40 (31a from 122a). The plug-in unit handles everything else. It alone is a hell of a value, with 2 soft starts in one and monitor and surge protection. Your mileage may vary but that ACS50 plug-in was even able to start my 5-ton AC. I know fon certain that if a friend or family member was in need I would be able to bring my ACS50PS and even run their smaller AC units. I highly recommend their products. They’re serving to none. Be prepared for the next storm season. It’s worth every penny ! The wife was never phased that we were on backup power for 3 days.
Great buy!! Buy the two together "dog bone" special was a great price and a good deal. Got one for myself and a family member. Good sturdy quality item! Thanks. D.P. :)
Works perfectly. App gives lots of information. The AC on my travel trailer runs on household 20 amp circuit or with my 2000wstt Harbor Freight inverter.. I had a problem with the circuit breaker tripping on the inverter, one call to customer service for advise on setting paramters in the app and problem solved.