Ah my bad, completely missed that.

But yes, it would do that as well. It is the exact size generator I have. When you get your 50A breaker and interlock installed, have them do the soft start as well.

We have the 13k trifuel version of that unit. Ran my BFs A/C, which is new and has a soft start, but on day 2, he couldn't get the compressor to start up. He thinks he has a problem with his soft start. But it should work, assuming everything is installed correctly and in proper working order.

Great. Thanks all for the feedback. Much appreciated. Htown till I die.

I have that generator and it runs my AC (no soft start yet) with no issues.

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"We can't accept anything. We had guys get poisoned with fentanyl from water.

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I suspect if multiple line workers were poisoned with fentanyl in a water bottle in an attempted mass murder, that it would make the news.

This reminds me of Facebook posts that claim children are being abducted and sold at Target because a "strange person" looked at them in the aisle.

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this one made the news

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-crime/police-enhancing-charges-people-threatening-line-workers-trying-get-power-back/285-64e2d77c-ff68-4610-a3f7-51f4504716a6

TXTransplant said:

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We have the 13k trifuel version of that unit. Ran my BFs A/C, which is new and has a soft start, but on day 2, he couldn't get the compressor to start up. He thinks he has a problem with his soft start. But it should work, assuming everything is installed correctly and in proper working order.

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The high harmonics of the generator may have fried the electronics of the soft start.

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Martin Q. Blank said:

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TXTransplant said:

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We have the 13k trifuel version of that unit. Ran my BFs A/C, which is new and has a soft start, but on day 2, he couldn't get the compressor to start up. He thinks he has a problem with his soft start. But it should work, assuming everything is installed correctly and in proper working order.

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The high harmonics of the generator may have fried the electronics of the soft start.

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What's the best (and cost efficient) method of reducing generator provided electric feedback on sensitive electronics? Short of a large/expensive inverter (which couldn't run the AC to begin with)

tamuags08 said:

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Martin Q. Blank said:

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TXTransplant said:

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We have the 13k trifuel version of that unit. Ran my BFs A/C, which is new and has a soft start, but on day 2, he couldn't get the compressor to start up. He thinks he has a problem with his soft start. But it should work, assuming everything is installed correctly and in proper working order.

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The high harmonics of the generator may have fried the electronics of the soft start.

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What's the best (and cost efficient) method of reducing generator provided electric feedback on sensitive electronics? Short of a large/expensive inverter (which couldn't run the AC to begin with)

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Power conditioner. Would be expensive to protect everything with this, but if you have a bunch of stuff in one area it wouldn't be too bad. Back in another life we ran sensitive analyzers in trailers off of big North Star generators. Very dirty power and the conditioners helped tremendously.

Ferris Wheel Allstar said:

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Ag13 said:

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AgLA06 said:

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"We can't accept anything. We had guys get poisoned with fentanyl from water.

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I suspect if multiple line workers were poisoned with fentanyl in a water bottle in an attempted mass murder, that it would make the news.

This reminds me of Facebook posts that claim children are being abducted and sold at Target because a "strange person" looked at them in the aisle.

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this one made the news

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-crime/police-enhancing-charges-people-threatening-line-workers-trying-get-power-back/285-64e2d77c-ff68-4610-a3f7-51f4504716a6

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Yes. There are news stories about the event that I did not specifically refer to. There have clearly been violent threats against linemen and that is inexcusable and should be prosecuted - just as violent threats against anyone should be.

Very big difference between a threat and the tremendous scandal that would come from trying to mass murder strangers via water bottle poisoning.

All the big lawn debris was picked up.

Now for TX Pride to pick up all the bagged stuff and we'll be done.

Ferris Wheel Allstar said:

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this one made the news

https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/houston-crime/police-enhancing-charges-people-threatening-line-workers-trying-get-power-back/285-64e2d77c-ff68-4610-a3f7-51f4504716a6

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From the article:

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The suspect in the case, 38-year-old Anthony Aloric Leonard, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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Hmm, let's see what kind of person Mr. Leonard is, shall we?

These dates span 2005-this week. Why TF is the POS still walking around?

Harris County:
AGG ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON (F)
CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M)
CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M)
CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M)
FAIL TO ID GIVE FALSE/FICT INFO (M)
ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER (F)
ASSAULT PUBLIC SERVANT (F)
TERRORISTIC THREAT (M)
EVADING ARREST/DETENTION (M)
CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M)
THEFT FROM PERSON (F)
TERRORISTIC THREAT FEAR IMMINET SBI (M)
CRIMINAL TRESPASS (M)
THEFT <$100 W/PREV CONVICTION (M)
THEFT >=$100<$750 (M)
ASLT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPED BRTH/CIRCU (F)
ASSAULT-FAMILY MEMBER (M)
DEADLY CONDUCT (M)

Fort Bend County:
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
POSS MARIJ <=2 OZ DRUG FREE ZONE
POSS MARIJ <=2 OZ DRUG FREE ZONE
POSS DANGEROUS DRUG

07 - do you have a 30amp or 50 amp circuit on your home to plug generator directly into?

Also true.

I fortunately have a trane variable speed AC unit. My Kohler 7.5KW generator was able to run my whole downstairs. 2 fridges, 1 freezer, big aquarium and the a/c all at once.

Next time you have to replace your AC unit, I would recommend a variable speed unit. More upfront cost, but runs more efficiently and in these cases, its easier for a generator to start them up.

ETA: 35 amp output on generator, but 50amp interlock.

50A

Also - regardless of what connections your generator has, you should always opt to install a 50 amp inlet. If you ever upgrade generators, you won't need to change out the inlet (and wires).

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From my own recollection, we've only seen three verified instances here in Houston.

The guy who shot a lineman with a pellet gun.
The guy who intimidated linemen with a gun.
The crackhead who used a crowbar to smash a mirror on a truck.

Everything else seems to be internet rumor and hearsay.

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Friend of mine at church got a milkshake chucked at him at the end of an 18 hour day. Went home and cried. People suck.

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I literally don't understand the purpose of that. It makes me sad. That guy wasted a perfectly good milkshake.

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It's a double tragedy.

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Martin Q. Blank said:

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TXTransplant said:

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We have the 13k trifuel version of that unit. Ran my BFs A/C, which is new and has a soft start, but on day 2, he couldn't get the compressor to start up. He thinks he has a problem with his soft start. But it should work, assuming everything is installed correctly and in proper working order.

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The high harmonics of the generator may have fried the electronics of the soft start.

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What's the best (and cost efficient) method of reducing generator provided electric feedback on sensitive electronics? Short of a large/expensive inverter (which couldn't run the AC to begin with)

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Yes, they have inverters large enough. Ours is a 16,000 watt inverter. Even the 11,000 watt inverter that Duromax has would be big enough if you have a soft start. Or get two small inverters and hook them together.

CDUB98 said:

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From my own recollection, we've only seen three verified instances here in Houston.

The guy who shot a lineman with a pellet gun.
The guy who intimidated linemen with a gun.
The crackhead who used a crowbar to smash a mirror on a truck.

Everything else seems to be internet rumor and hearsay.

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And there is way more than that. It isn't just internet rumors.

I Am A Critic said:

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redag06 said:

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CDUB98 said:

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From my own recollection, we've only seen three verified instances here in Houston.

The guy who shot a lineman with a pellet gun.
The guy who intimidated linemen with a gun.
The crackhead who used a crowbar to smash a mirror on a truck.

Everything else seems to be internet rumor and hearsay.

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And there is way more than that. It isn't just internet rumors.

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I look forward to you posting specific, fact-verified incidents as soon as possible.

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How about this. How about the linemen that have already pulled out of town because of the incidents?

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/15/action-is-the-greatest-reaction-baytown-woman-wanted-after-social-media-threats-to-murder-centerpoint-staff/

Well the media isn't going share it all, because it doesn't fit their narrative of Centerpoint hate.

redag06 said:

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I Am A Critic said:

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redag06 said:

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CDUB98 said:

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From my own recollection, we've only seen three verified instances here in Houston.

The guy who shot a lineman with a pellet gun.
The guy who intimidated linemen with a gun.
The crackhead who used a crowbar to smash a mirror on a truck.

Everything else seems to be internet rumor and hearsay.

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And there is way more than that. It isn't just internet rumors.

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I look forward to you posting specific, fact-verified incidents as soon as possible.

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How about this. How about the linemen that have already pulled out of town because of the incidents?

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/15/action-is-the-greatest-reaction-baytown-woman-wanted-after-social-media-threats-to-murder-centerpoint-staff/

Well the media isn't going share it all, because it doesn't fit their narrative of Centerpoint hate.

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Nothing new here with regards to lineman threats. Next