RudyGreene
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I have a portable PA system that I run off a Honda 3000i inverter generator. When measured with a Kill-a-Watt, the total PA system draws 5-7A continuously, but the load spikes as high as 12.5A for a fraction of a second repeatedly during some songs (primarily because of the subwoofers). This causes the generator AC output voltage to drop as the engine struggles to spin up faster.
The Victron Multiplus Compact (12/2000/80-120V) seems to be a potential solution. My plan would be to set the "AC input current limit" to 7A (the upper limit of the normal continuous load) which in combination with the PowerAssist feature should force any momentary power spikes to supplement from the Victron inverter. Does this seem like a workable configuration?
Victron recommends a minimum battery bank of 350Ah, but I already know I would only draw a maximum of 7.5A/900W (AC) from the Multiplus inverter. Since my load spike range is known, can I instead use a much smaller battery? I'd like to use a tiny 12V 35Ah AGM if possible. I haven't bought everything yet so I'm open to other solutions as well.
The Victron Multiplus Compact (12/2000/80-120V) seems to be a potential solution. My plan would be to set the "AC input current limit" to 7A (the upper limit of the normal continuous load) which in combination with the PowerAssist feature should force any momentary power spikes to supplement from the Victron inverter. Does this seem like a workable configuration?
Victron recommends a minimum battery bank of 350Ah, but I already know I would only draw a maximum of 7.5A/900W (AC) from the Multiplus inverter. Since my load spike range is known, can I instead use a much smaller battery? I'd like to use a tiny 12V 35Ah AGM if possible. I haven't bought everything yet so I'm open to other solutions as well.