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    Soft Start recommendation for Air Compressor

    First of all I want to thank all of you for your valuable input on this matter, it has been very helpful. In response to Waross, a larger generator would set me back around $60,000 where's two soft starts will be about $1200. And it is only a problem when the boat is under full load and having...
  2. rboulon

    Soft Start recommendation for Air Compressor

    The reason I need a soft start for such a small amperage it is that it is in service on a boat and the inrush current lags the generator, especially if both compressors are running simultaneously. So if I can reduce the Inrush and have a smooth start power managing will become much more...
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    Soft Start recommendation for Air Compressor

    I have a two Quincy 210 air compressors which are individually belt driven by Baldor motors - specs: 208v 3ph 6amp. Compressors have hydraulic unloaders. Does anyone have a recommendation for a particular soft start for that application? And is there a soft start that is made that can control...

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