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Soft Start Actual Reduction in Starting Current?

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Adding generator connection to house so can use my RV inverter generator (upgrading generator currently so want to plan it out, but dont want to oversize because they get f***ing heavy). Looking at MicroAir soft start for my 3.5T Carrier condenser (17A RLA, 112 LRA). MicroAir says it reduces "up to 75%" but I know thats probably fluffed up for marketing. What is anyones real world experience in how much it actually reduces peak starting current?

Posted Jun 29, 2025, 2:21 PM UTC

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