I have a Duo-Therm 600 series air conditioner that runs fine on shore power but when I try to run in off the gen it kills the generator. Should I look at the AC? Like the start capacitor. Or look at the Generator?Thanks for any help.

more info name and size of generator would help

Mark Heisler wrote:more info name and size of generator would helpOnan Microlite 2800. It has been running fine then started killing the genset.

Mark Heisler wrote:more info name and size of generator would helpX2.. I don't know AC #'s,, how big is it? btu's would also help...

I just checked the no load voltage with gen running and it was 114v - 118v.

How much power does the A/C draw in watts?Did it work with that generator before?A 2800 watt generator is not very big

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ksg5000
Explorer
Jul 21, 2014
Have you gone up top and checked out the wiring and capacitors? Have you tried cleaning the condenser and evaporator coils? Have you cleaned the air filters? Best to rule out the basics before opening up the wallet.

Edit - that's the hard start capacitor that I purchased for my older Coleman 13.5 air conditioner. Worked fine, simple install, and helped.
dan-nickie
Explorer
Jul 22, 2014
MickD wrote:
dan-nickie wrote:
Turn your water heater off.
Or switch it to propane.

WHAT??? What makes you think I have my water heater on? DUH!

Are you sure you don't have it on electric? :)
dan-nickie
Explorer
Jul 25, 2014
It's been about 4 days without a reply so I guess you resolved the issue?
Did you switch the water heater off of electric? :)