15k BTU on 2200 watt generator
Will easy start allow me to run AC on 2200 watt generator? I see Yamaha has a brand new 2200 generator that looks fantastic. How are the Y's compared to the Honda's? How bad are the cheap Sam's...
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3 tons wrote:
FWIW, after about 30 min warm-up run time period, my Coleman P.S. Mach 1 11k btu air cond uses about 2 amps more (across the board) than Coleman specs claim...
jjrbus wrote:I believe it's a given that the LRA and continuous current ratings are going to vary depending on the operating environment. The same is also true for generators and most any other electrical or gas operated device. My original point was, the LRA and continuous current ratings are much more accurate than the BTU rating in determining whether or not a given generator will power an RV a/c unit. I probably could have phrased my post better. My apologies--lol!
The specs given in the brochures are under ideal or laboratory conditions, I show the Mach 1 PS LRA at 45.6. I know for sure my Honda 2000 will not start and run my 11k roof air with a hard start capacitor when the temperatures start getting up towards the 90's.
The Honda 2000 will start and run an 8k btu AC under all conditions!
