dual AC on 30 amps - I think I made it work
Here is what I did. Middle of day once temperatures start heating up, I switched my water heater and refrigerator over to propane. I unplugged cofee pot, curling iron, and anything else drawing elec...
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I ran two A/C's last week, but I was connected at home, with a solid electrical connection, 30 AMP connection in my garage, on a separate, dedicated circuit, Fridge and HW heater OFF, and not using any other high amp items.
Voltage drop was only 3 volts, steady at 117, normally steady at 120. Cord and plug cool to the touch. I probably wouldn't do it with a campground connection or any electrical connection I didn't trust, but it worked fine for me in my situation.
Only did it one other time, at a camp ground, years ago. Ran both AC's and fridge.. 30 amp breaker tripped. Turned fridge to gas, and ran both AC's that evening fine.
Not something I would routinely want to do, but it can be made to work with a solid connection.
Mike
Voltage drop was only 3 volts, steady at 117, normally steady at 120. Cord and plug cool to the touch. I probably wouldn't do it with a campground connection or any electrical connection I didn't trust, but it worked fine for me in my situation.
Only did it one other time, at a camp ground, years ago. Ran both AC's and fridge.. 30 amp breaker tripped. Turned fridge to gas, and ran both AC's that evening fine.
Not something I would routinely want to do, but it can be made to work with a solid connection.
Mike
