Is my generator big enough?
I have have a Coleman 2500 watt generator and I am wondering if it will pull my rooftop AC on my 19ft travel trailer? My rooftop AC is a Duo-Therm Model: 57915-541. It does not say how many watts it...
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Hi,
Yup, they say watts on the label but when you look in the owner's manual it may very likely specify VA. It will also very likely be the surge rating.
For example the Honda 2000 watt is really only 1600 VA continuous. It is about marketing not "real life" numbers.
By way low I mean below 107 volts--and staying there for more than one second.
Yup, they say watts on the label but when you look in the owner's manual it may very likely specify VA. It will also very likely be the surge rating.
For example the Honda 2000 watt is really only 1600 VA continuous. It is about marketing not "real life" numbers.
By way low I mean below 107 volts--and staying there for more than one second.
jungleexplorer wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
Generators are rated in VA not watts.
Well, it says 2500 watts on the label. Maybe they have a different standard in Canada.
