Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners
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Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners
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Advent Air Accessories and Parts - ACMSCKIT
- RV Air Conditioners
- Start Capacitor
- Advent Air
If your generator or shore power needs a little extra help to start your RV AC unit, this start capacitor will give it the power boost it needs. Relay switch turns the capacitor off once power has been supplied.
Features:
- Start capacitor jumpstarts the AC (sold separately) when a campsite or generator doesn't provide enough power
- Stores energy that will later be used for the next startup
- Relay switch turns starts capacitor off once sufficient power has been supplied
- Easy, bolt-on installation with the included hardware
Specs:
- Overall dimensions: dimensions: 2-1/8" long x 3-5/8" deep x 6-5/16" tall
- 1-Year warranty
How the Start Capacitor Works
If your campsite or generator isn't able to draw the power you need, then you may have difficulty starting your AC unit. The included start capacitor, however, can eliminate this problem. The capacitor stores energy that will later be used to jumpstart the AC. Once the sufficient amount of power has been supplied to the AC, the compressor will start to run, and the internal relay switch will turn the start capacitor off. At the same time, the compressor will send "back voltage" to the relay switch and capacitor in order to energize them for the next startup.
Simple Installation
To install, bolt it to the fan motor support with the included hardware and then route the wires to the run capacitor.
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Start Capacitor for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners - ACMSCKIT
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (170 Customer Reviews)
If your generator or shore power needs a little extra help to start your RV AC unit, this start capacitor will give it the power boost it needs. Relay switch turns the capacitor off once power has been supplied.by: .Joe03/25/2024
my order left etrailer within an hour of being placed. it arrived freight free 3 days later via ups. the ac was packaged very well and arrived without any visible damage. it is compatible with original thermostat and ceiling control box from a 2003 dometic 15000 btu duo therm . had to make a minor adjustment to the partition between the air chambers.the original ceiling plate was reusable as well.
by: Michael 08/13/2022
It only makes sense to install this extra capacitor to your RV air conditioner. This unit arrived with easy to follow printed instructions and the video instructions were a great help. Installation only took a few minutes.
***One tip I would offer when attaching the capacitor to the blower - screw in the attachement screws first without the capacitor. The screws are a tight fit intially and this step will allow them to go in much easier when you are attaching the capacitor body.
As always etrailer has the right products at the right price with excellent customer service.
by: Frank 02/24/2023
Easy install, Easy instructions!!!
Frank
2/25/2024
Great no Problems!!
by: Albert 11/08/2023
Installation went well and the instructions was easy to read and understand.I had the old unit out ,cleansed the roof and installed the new unit by myself in half a day and finished up wiring inside in a short time .Everything worked as explained,Thanks so much for your input and help with picking the right replacement ac unit
by: Mike @01/14/2024
Our AC starts good on 20 amp circuit using this start capacitor
by: Delbert09/09/2023
The item was delivered on time and very very easy to install I had it done and I would say less than 5 minutes between removing the cover routing the wires over to the capacitor and making the connection everything that was needed was included would recommend buying. I'm using a 3500 run time generator at my camper to operate a 15,000 BTU air conditioner and I wanted every Edge to help the compressor start without bogging down the generator I haven't done the actual run yet but I'm sure it will be okay and do as it was meant to do I've noticed Improvement with the startup of the air conditioner even under normal conditions plugged into Shoreline.
by: James02/22/2024
Very fast delivery time. Excellent packaging to help prevent damage during shipment. Haven't installed parts yet but everything looks good.
by: Philip 10/18/2023
This is a must have for using the advent air 15kBTU with a generator. Great product, very easy installation, very easy wiring.
by: Jeremy 03/18/2024
Very easy to install. The included instructions were very helpful.
by: Sean 01/02/2024
Exactly as advertised, installed myself. If you aren't doing business with etrailer, you get what you deserve.
by: Robert 08/17/2023
Installed this start capacitor on my new Advent RV air conditioner that replaced an old Carrier Air V unit that I had installed a soft start on. This start capacitor was only $19 dollars compared to $300 for the Soft start.
by: Cory07/22/2023
I am writing this due to the all the emails etrailer sends to me to remember to review the item… This review is more for etrailer than the product as I haven’t been able to install the item yet. I ordered this because the website said it would be delivered on July 14th, which would have been perfect timing for our trip. I was planning on installing it that afternoon, so we could take off that evening. However, it didn’t ship until the 14th, so I wasn’t able to install it before we left. The AC compressor struggled to start and even tripped the breaker a few times. Luckily, we were in camp when it happened, and not away so I could reset the breaker.
I know it might not be couth to write a review without actually using the item, but I also paid for a service. A service which etrailer fell short.
by: Stewart03/30/2024
Great unit, no problems since new
by: Travis07/01/2023
I don't notice a difference in the performance at start up. Maybe I didn't need this part afterall. It comes on initially but it wont turn back on after i turn the unit off. It didn't come with the mounting screws so I got some from the hardware store. The videos online are wa
Hy I gave it 4 stars and I trust it will serve me well in the future. Don't know we will see.
by: Tony04/24/2023
Love the Advent. Easy installation and works as advertised.Keeps the trailer that i race karts out of very comfortable.Installed also the heat strip and it does well also when needed.
by: Billie J04/15/2024
Great service
by: Glenn 06/02/2023
Installed on Advent air conditioner replacement for a Dometic unit. Easy installation. Works fine.
by: Mick 04/19/2024
great service.was able to answer all questions and was delivered on time.
by: Steve 08/05/2023
I just now was able to install. Installation was easy and the start capacitor works as it should.
by: James W04/18/2024
Great Shipping and communication
by: Gary 04/19/2024
Fast delivery!
by: Kyle 05/23/2023
It's a start capacitor and it works. Not much more to say. Etrailer's price is right and it comes packed very nicely.
by: Glen 02/22/2024
Easy install, great price!
by: John 02/09/2024
Just as advertised thanks sgain
by: Samuel10/03/2023
DOA. Had to pay money to a RV repairman to prove it was defective. Never got reimbursed.
Katrina D.
10/5/2023
I am so sorry to hear that this arrived DOA. I do see that per ASA, if an item arrives DOA on arrival, then it needs to be replaced. It seems that they wont have any replacements any time soon. We should be having some in our stock by the end of the year. Please let me know if you would like to wait for a replacement or if you would prefer to have a refund and return issued.
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Michael
8/14/2023
Still working strong. Helps start AC with our generator.