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This article may help understand where the NEC shifted the burden from thier code to the manufacturers.
https://www.howtolookatahouse.com/Blog/Entries/2018/6/what-is-the-maximum-number-of-circuit-breakers-allowed-in-an-electric-panel.html
You'll need to find the ratings for that specific load...
Sure, Type W is higher current rated but depending on the length the controlling issue will be voltage drop and not current capacity. You'll want to consider both in your installation.
I have an off-grid property with a camping cabin. There is a mini-split heatpump that the 831 runs beautifully. At my main home I have one of the inverter based window AC units that runs off solar power. There is no starting inrush with either of them.
If you choose the correct equipment you...
Virtually zero chance of success of it starting the compressor. It may run the fan but thats it. The 831 can't handle a lot of inrush. The inverter will trip out on overload. MEP802 at a minimum. One of those will start my 3T unit.
If I get one that I've not seen before I do a few things.
1. I disconnect the fuel line upstream of the pump and put it in a small container of fresh fuel. Disconnect the fuel return line and put it in a separate container.
2. check the oil and see if it looks OK. It it doesn't have any obvious...
My MEP831 starts my 3/4 hp well pump. I was concerned that the inrush would trip out the inverter on OL but it doens't. I expect with a conventional generator you'll have no problem running your well.
A soft start is a viable option. I suggest looking around because you may be surprised that a VFD can be less costly than a soft start due to how ubiquitous VFDs have become.
Power output is a function of fuel quantity. The engines commonly found on these generators are not of a type that can alter timing on the fly.
To be honest these constant speed engines will last longer than variable speed. Its not unheard of for the LP engines on the MEP802 and MEP803 to last...
Nope, doesn't matter. You can pull all single phase loads off of a 3 phase panel without a problem.
In industry that is done all the time. Panels that are dedicated to lighting circuits are all single phase loads even though the panel itself is 3 phase.
Don't overthink the balancing too much...
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