Upgrade from 13.5k to 15k Coleman A/C units
I am looking at replacing my two 2008 vintage 13.5k air conditioners with new Coleman Mach 8 15k units. I have a 6,000 watt generator. My questions is can my 6,000 watt generator run both these unit...
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According to the power panel, my draw when running the two 15K A/C units is 23 - 24 amps in hot weather using the generator. I have an Onan 7.5KW generator. I don't think you'll have a problem, but you might check to see how much of a draw your battery charger takes when the batteries are down.
In other words - if you're out boondocking and haven't run the generator to charge the batteries in a while, then the next day around noon when it's getting hot, you decide to start the generator and both air conditioners AND the battery charger kick on at the same time. Our generator can handle it, I don't know about a 6,000 watt generator.
Run your house batteries down to about 60%, then start the generator and see what the amp draw is on your power panel.
Bill
In other words - if you're out boondocking and haven't run the generator to charge the batteries in a while, then the next day around noon when it's getting hot, you decide to start the generator and both air conditioners AND the battery charger kick on at the same time. Our generator can handle it, I don't know about a 6,000 watt generator.
Run your house batteries down to about 60%, then start the generator and see what the amp draw is on your power panel.
Bill
