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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2016

Can't run A/C at home: solved -- see 8/21/16 update

It's hot in Calif, and I want to use the trailer as a lifeboat -- but the a/c won't run off garage power. Here is the setup and the problem -- I attach our 30 amp cord to a heavy construction grade e...
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Boon_Docker
Explorer III
Jul 30, 2016
hotjag1 wrote:
2oldman wrote:
Strabo wrote:
Correct Sir, the ac will never run on that. Gotta have a dedicated rv plugged 30 amp circut, no extension cords just shore cord.
Runs fine at my house.


Same here.Runs fine on 20 amp at my house.


Likewise, no problem running the 15K from a 20 amp circuit with a heavy duty extension cord.

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