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rv4jimnme
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Sep 13, 2015

Onan Micro Generator 2800 same as 30 amp shore power?

we just tried unplugging from power to run our generator for the one roof top A/c. The a/c runs but not as cold as when plugged in. The system is 30 amp and I thought it could handle that load. We u...
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Vulcan_Rider
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Sep 13, 2015
rv4jimnme wrote:

sorry not sure what a 30 amp plug in produces hubbie says 240 volts?

No, as specified in an earlier post, it is 110/120 volts.

If I have a "healthy" 30 amp service, my AC works better than on generator too.

My generator will barely procuce 105 volts with the A/C and converter running.

You NEED a meter to check the voltage. I like the "plugin" ones that you can get at any RV store......but a hand-held is good to have too.

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