When he starts the gas dryer.It's probably starting the element and motor at the same time. Might be able to put a delay on the element.
start device that would reduce the inrush current?
Missed that part. I'm always thinking electric!????When he starts the gas dryer.
I found this cheap soft starter for $103. You can find even cheaper on Aliexpress.Does anybody know of a soft start device that would reduce the inrush current?
You’re on the right track but that’s for an air conditioner (240v). This one should work(120V)but it might just be hiding a problem.I found this cheap soft starter for $103. You can find even cheaper on Aliexpress.
I made sure to have minimal loads running when I tried to start the gas dryer. I measured the inrush current a few times just to make sure it wasn't an erroneous measurement and it is indeed around 57 amps peak. I'm going to build the circuit for the inrush current limiter and report back the results.Several possible scenarios;
Something’s wrong with the dryer, ie motor run cap?
I completely believe James when he says it’ll run a dryer. But if you’re talking electric, that would be a balanced 240 volt 23 amp running (30 amp breaker). A gas would be 120 volts 7.5 amps running (15/20 breaker) not balanced on one leg. Could the OP already have something on the same leg and the dryer’s ignition /drum motor be the last straw?