My new 3500 started fine, but when I plugged in to the 30 Amp outlet, then started my A/C, it bogged down and the overload light wouldn't go off. Small, 17 ft camper. Only turned on air conditioner to test it. I was afraid to let it run that way long....
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It depends on the size of your AC 10,000 BTU 16,000BTU ?? Should work on 10,000 or less. I would contact the Ramsond guys as they will replace it if it is defective. I have never had a problem with mine.
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I don't think it's normal. That is why I returned mine. Would not run for more than a few minuets before overheating and the safety would shut it off. I know of people who have had success with it but not me and looks like not you either. I'd return it because overheating that quickly could lead to blown fuses or fire.
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hello after installing the heater my car sat 12 hours and i had to jump it to get it started so i add a on/off switch to kill the power to the unit when the car isnt running have not had a problem with it sence, other than it doenst put out enought heat
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You may be using too small of a circuit, or a circuit that doesnt have enough excess capacity based on its current load. Try a different circuit.
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Well James, since I got my heater it has not been cold enough for me to run for long periods of time. I have used it the most this month, I'm curious to see what my light bill will show. So far I like it, I have had an EdenPure heater prior to this one and the cord didn't heat up I used it for six years.
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I had it over-loaded with christmas lights for a float. At least 900 watts, likely more and all of it continuous load, not surge. We pulled that float all around town and probably got 3.5 hours out of it (maybe more) before I had to refill. If you ran it with a 700 or 800 watt load and didn't get at least 4 or 5 hours, I'd be suprised. Having said that, we did this 9 and a half months ago so the details may be a little fuzzy... But I honestly was very suprised how well this little genny ran. I actually expected it to fail due to how long we were running it with that heavy of a load. I wouldn't try that heavy a load for that long if I was using this as a home power source. Remember you are getting this guy for under a hundo...
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I also have my tank heater hooked up to a lo-ong extension cord. It has beautifully survived a very cold winter in Colorado. Check all your extension connections. Did you check your fuse box? Your electric outlet's reset switch?
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I don't know if this applies to your situation, but when I first installed mine and turned it on the unit had to run for about 3 or 4 minutes before the compressor kicked in. This has also been the case when I unplugged it to move to a different outlet. The operating manual does mention that this is normal.
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That sucks. When mine is on it's set to Cool/Low/62/No Ion. It still doesn't actually cool particularly well (as my review says), but it does stay on indefinitely. You could try "power cycling" it. Unplug for 10 minutes or so (to make certain the compressor is reset) then try again. Works for routers, lol. Also consider maybe its an electrical issue. Try plugging in to a different circuit or something? Or is something bouncing air back into it that could be causing it to get wrong air temps? I'm just throwing out ideas here. :)
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the circuity just demands that a load, a minimum load 40w must be present for it to work. Found out the hard way. Strange, even if it is in the off position the load must be present.
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I'm not an electrician, but in your situation, all the power is coming from the main service panel. You should consult with an electrician to calculate your maximum load. I've had no issues with my Eco 24 running 3-40 amp breakers off a 200 amp service panel. If you have a heat pump you could be pushing the limit at certain times. Be safe, consult an electrician.
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Hmmm, not sure. First season using it at seasonal home and when I plugged it in, it came on, but it was below 38.
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Yours may change "slightly", but mine really doesn't. It's much more like people have described those A or C units. I will try your suggestions and see if they help. Thank you.
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I run it off the power oulet and have never had any issues. Could be something wrong with the compressor. May want to exchange it for another one.
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I know you looked at there website, try to find the contact number. I do not know either. I have two and so far they work good, can't run an air conditioner without issues, I think I need more amps to get the 10,000 (so they say) watts. sorry I can't help much.
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There is not much to the unit, so if the light is on and the dial is to high, you may just have got a faulty one. I would try another outlet, in case there is a minimal power issue on that (to be sure), otherwise if its not heating up on your first try, it maybe defective.
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I ended up sending this back, it was too big and blew the circuit breaker. So I never had it up and running at full heat. Sorry