DuroMax XP12000EH start up test. Will it start my 3 ton AC...and power rest of house???

This was the biggest generator I was planning to buy (Also the biggest portable that supports propane). And could only hope it would work to start my central AC, and it did! It probably helps that my AC unit is only a year old. New AC units are more efficient on startup.

All ready for hurricane season 2020!

DuroMax Portable Dual Fuel Generator — 12,000 Surge Watts, 9500 Rated Watts, Electric Start, CARB Compliant, Model# XP12000EH

Surge Protector Shown is Eton CHSPT2ULTRA
https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPag...

Reliance CAT. NO. PB50, 50 Amps 125/250V AC, Type 3R enclosure.
Conntek 1450SS2-15 50 Amp Temp Power Generator Cord, 15 Feet, Black

The cost of installation was about $1000. The cost of the the surge protector was about $475. So my total cost of installation was just under $1500.