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A-iPower 2300W Gas Portable Inverter Generator w/ CO Sensor/Telescopic Handle & Wheels (XOS2300i) on sale for
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About the Product - Powerful Engine 80cc OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- 2300W + 1800 Running Watts
- 52dB Generator
- Compact Design/Lightweight
- Parallel Equipped + Parallel Cable
- Multi-Featured Control Panel: CO Sensor Indicator Light, Data Center Display, LED Light & More
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- Includes 3-year limited manufacturers warranty w/ purchase
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I got too many generators but im in for one for my moms place, easier to set this up to run a window unit, then if it's gonna be a big one i have bigger inverters as well.
but in all seriousness it like like an 1800w running unit. and will do 9 hours @ 450w.
a 12k btu midea u shaped ac runs about 450 to 500w when going full speed. so you'll be able to get a whole days worth of ac for 1 gal of fuel.
most likely even more as the AC uses an inverter and can ramp down to 100w.
just looking into it for my use case and thought I'd post my findings
someone posted on the next page that their midea u shaped pull 1100w.
I have a kill a watt meter and I've used the AC for 940 hrs I've used 230kWh.
after 30 days (720hrs) I've only used 168kWh.
it drops down to below 100w when on eco mode. and I've only ever seen it go up to 550w or so when dropping the temp to 68⁰ when it's 90⁰ outside
I guess take the information and it should give a decent example of what to expect 🤷
added: after testing out other devices connect to my kill a watt meter. and turning off the AC unit for 10 minutes while I tested the meter. I found my AC unit will ramp up to 1120w / 12A when first turned on but then after 10 to 15 minutes it ramped down to 945w. so everything is working out correctly. I think because I run it 24/7 in Eco and Auto mode it doesn't need to go full tilt to keep the room cool to 72⁰f.
so yes the AC will pull over 1100w but will ramp down shortly after depending on how hot your room is and how insulated it is.
so probably expected your AC to pull more energy than mine.
either way this generator will be able to run an inverter window AC without issues if the running wattage is 1800w. you will just need more fuel and to refill sooner rather than 9 hours. and if you have an inverter AC then there shouldn't be that initial Amperage spike when first turning on.
hope all of this helps you 👍
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And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.
added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
edit: after turning off my AC for 10 minutes and back on to max cool 60f and eco mode off. my AC now ramps up to 1120w / 12A. I guess because I leave it in eco and auto set to 72⁰f and let it running all day and all night. it just keeps the room cool and uses less energy.
(after 10 minutes of turning it back on to full power, it's already starting to ramp down to 945w.
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.
added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
Is a smart plug or a kill a watt better to measure these?
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.
added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
Is a smart plug or a kill a watt better to measure these?
But I'm going to see how much energy it burns in a month at a constant 72⁰f 24/7. I find it keeps the small living room and small open kitchen perfectly cool.
I also have a wall mounted fan that helps circulate the air for a more consistent feel in the whole room.
I've been using a kill a watt unit just to measure the energy consumption. After I'm done doing the next month long test I'm going to plug it in directly. It's already connected to the internet so I can see what the temp is outside and inside when I'm on vacation and such. So don't necessarily need a smart plug.
What I've noticed with the inverter AC units is that when it's trying to maintain a constant temperature the air compressor still runs but at a much lower speed. I've heard and felt the compressor running yet only consuming just under 200w. And that's when I started just keeping it on all the time.
By keeping it running is circulating the oil and lubricating the seals. I've had two cars have the ac get weaker after letting the car sit for a year without running the ac just starting the car from time to time. (During covid).
And because it's an inverter it's not running at full power so it's not staining the motor.
I'd also look at what your energy consumption is when the central air is running. it might be more cost effective to use a window AC. especially if it's just one room.
maybe try a different smart plug?
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Since this is a new-ish model, there are not a lot of reviews on it. But there is a video on YouTube of a guy who was using it to simultaneously power a mini-fridge, a 5 cubic ft freezer, and a 1500W heat gun. That was pulling about 1700W, which is close to the 1800 running watts limit. Not sure what he was expecting, but then he added on a 1500W space heater, which choked the system (honestly, that would have put it at 3200W, which is way over its rating). Link to that video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNskn5Q-tPU
They are open frame and noisy, but not noisy like a non-invertor generator.
And right now I'm at almost 1k hours (940hrs) and it's 230kWh. So i expect it to be near 240kWh by the time I hit 1k hours. Which then I will reset and do another 30 day run but this time keep it at 72⁰f running 24/7.
added: what smart plug are you using. I had mine plugged into a TP link smart plug. it's a few years old now. but I've never had any issues with it tripping the switch or breaker. it's rated for 15A. so 1100w pull shouldn't be an issue.
Two new Midea 12k BTU units. Both start at 500-600 watts ramps up to 1100-1200 usually then as needed it adjusts.
Since that is in line with what everyone else has been saying around 1100 I would say time for a replacement kill a watt meter or you aren't getting 12k btu out of your AC.
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