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Jackie_Treehorn's avatar
Jul 08, 2014

Generator running two AC units, outlet appliances get hot

I have an Onan 5500 with about 240 hours on it right now which is supposed to run two rooftop AC units, but I can only get it to run the primary unit and not the bedroom. Both units work fine when I'm hooked up to a 30 amp circuit.

I also notice that when I have the generator on, anything I plug into an outlet (like a cell phone charger) gets pretty warm to actually hot, and that happens in a short period of time.

Any guidance on what I should be doing to correct the above is appreciated.
  • X2, low voltage causes higher than normal amperage draw which causes heat. I am having same issue now with low voltage at a seasonal site. Let us know what you find.
  • Mandalay Parr wrote:
    Better check the voltage at your outlets.


    OK- I'll check that tomorrow.