Generator Question?
How big of a generator do I need to run my 15K BTU air conditioner? Assuming I may also be running a coffee pot or microwave at the same time.
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wing_zealot wrote:hbillsmith wrote:would it make a difference if it was a coffee pot that he was using and it was on for like an hour or so?
Champion 3100 or similar. Turn off A/C while running Microwave then just turn the A/C back on. For such a short period you'll be cool enough. Otherwise you need a 5500 or similar and those weigh around 200#.
It depends on the coffee maker. Some use about as much power as a microwave (or close enough), and some small single serving coffee makers are only 300W. (Obviously a stovetop percolator uses no electricity on a gas stovetop.) I think most coffee makers with a hot plate to keep the coffee warm don't use a huge amount of power for the warmer, but do use considerably more during the brew cycle, so it shouldn't be a problem to turn the air conditioner back on once the brewing is complete.
I think the Onan 4K in my motorhome will run the air conditioner and microwave simultaneously, though I am not sure I've actually tried that combination. It does do a 1500W electric heater and the microwave (and converter/fridge) together, though it sounds a bit strained in the process. It might well benefit from a bit of tuning up/maintenance.
