20 amp service question
Can you run one air conditioner when hooked up to a 20 amp service?
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I do it all the time.
I measured that my 15,000 btu AC takes 8 amps when running, so once I start it, I can add microwave or other appliances.
You have to check the appliances power. When big household microwave oven takes 1000 w and really need good 20 amp line, smaller microwaves will take only 400W.
Years ago I bought small RV combo - small coffee maker and toaster with top plate for eggs cooking.
I can run that combo on 800W generator that I bought as a backup for $80 at HF. Small microwave will run on 800w generator as well.
I measured that my 15,000 btu AC takes 8 amps when running, so once I start it, I can add microwave or other appliances.
You have to check the appliances power. When big household microwave oven takes 1000 w and really need good 20 amp line, smaller microwaves will take only 400W.
Years ago I bought small RV combo - small coffee maker and toaster with top plate for eggs cooking.
I can run that combo on 800W generator that I bought as a backup for $80 at HF. Small microwave will run on 800w generator as well.
