Running ac from generator
Afternoon. I recently purchased a champion 3100/2800 watt inverter generator. I am using this in my 21 foot hybrid camper with a 13500 but ac. This unit seems to struggle to get the compressor to kick...
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ktmrfs wrote:Well, there is no breaker that affects it in any way except the main breaker. I don't know anything about electrical code. Hopefully it's just like the Road Runner and the law of gravity. :BTurnThePage wrote:
Just to add to the confusion, my converter plugged directly into a 15 amp plate on the back of the power distribution panel. There was no circuit breaker for it. Like a previous poster said, I installed a light switch near it and wired it to that.
well, the nameplate outlet must have a 15A breaker somewhere upstream. If not it is wired against code and presents a possible safety and fire hazard. A 15A outlet must be protected by either a 15A or 20A breaker with the appropriate wire size and NOT the main breaker on the panel.
