09/06/2024
Been meaning to make a decent video of before and after soft start device installation. This one here showing the reduction in starting amperage on a residential a/c compressor.
One thing that changed after hurricane Beryl, was that more home owners in our area became aware of the benefits of installing a Soft-Start device to the ac condenser. The main feature of a soft start is that it reduces the compressor’s in-rush current/amperage draw during start ups by up to 75%, or more. This reduction in starting amperage allows the air conditioner to come on effortlessly, even with limited power sources such as generators. But there are other benefits; saves electricity, built in surge protection, prolonged life of ac, reduced noise.