What is RV air conditioning soft start

This is a motor control device that is installed in an air conditioning unit to protect it from current surges. When an RV air conditioner starts up, the huge current brought by the power source may damage some components of the system and shorten its life. The soft starter can reduce the initial higher power and prevent the circuit and other parts from being damaged.

The working principle of air conditioner soft start

Most air conditioners use a motor connected to an electric compressor, and the increased current of the system during startup is likely to exceed the load of the circuit, affecting the system’s equipment. The soft starter is not directly connected to the air conditioning compressor, it is mainly through the control circuit to make the current slowly increase, to avoid the larger current flow to all the equipment used to help prevent the drop in voltage and slow down the wear and tear of the components, so as to achieve the protection of air conditioning system equipment, to extend its service life of the purpose.

RV air conditioning soft start advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

(1) protection of electrical equipment: air-conditioning compressor in the start of the current influx is large, if the current exceeds the maximum current value of the equipment can withstand, it is likely to cause irreversible damage to components or shorten the service life of the equipment. But the soft starter can well protect the compressor, circuit and other components from these damages.

(2) improve safety: for some of the equipment used for a long time, in the current impact may cause equipment burned out and other situations, the situation is serious may cause a fire, and the soft starter can avoid this situation, improve the safety of the system;

(3) Reduce energy consumption: compared with the traditional caravan air conditioning start-up, soft start can be adjusted according to the load to start the current, can effectively reduce power consumption, reduce electricity costs.

(4) Improve stability: When the current or voltage is too high, it will cause the fuse in the circuit to blow or the circuit breaker to trip, and the user can use the soft starter to start the air conditioner.

(5) Enhance user comfort: the air conditioning compressor will be accompanied by vibration and noise during startup, while the soft-start air conditioner is smoother during startup and does not produce noise, which improves user comfort.

Disadvantages:

(1) Restricted functions: when an air conditioner uses soft start, certain functions may be restricted and not available;

(2) Insufficient supply: Since this technology is relatively new, many air conditioners are unable to meet the use of soft starters, so its supply is limited and maintenance is difficult;

(3) Increased costs: the use of soft starters requires additional equipment and will make the circuit more complex, in the use of the latter part of the need for regular inspection and maintenance, increasing the investment funds.

Whether your caravan needs a soft starter

If your caravan is not installed air conditioning, or do not need to run the air conditioning, then there is no need to use a soft starter. In addition, there are economic aspects to consider. If you are on a budget, using a soft starter is likely to exceed your budget and cost you extra.

If you are not in the above situation and you are in a tropical area all year round and need to use your air conditioner frequently, then soft start air conditioner will be a good option for you.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the presence of a soft starter for air conditioning can bring a lot of benefits to your RV electrical system, providing you with a more comfortable RV trip or camping.