valhalla360 wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
to answer the OP question
No.. as along as the generator is big enough (enough KW), it is going to maintain voltage and NOT hurt the A/C
if the generator is too small, either the A/C will stall or the generator will overload/trip breaker/stall engine
the MOST often occurrence of A/C damage is extensive runtime with low voltage shore power, something that does NOT "naturally happen" when using a generator
a generator under so much load it has "low voltage" is going to "fail" in some manner, as noted above
That was my thought. 1/2 sec of high amperage isn't likely to burn out anything. As long as it quickly recovers and holds a good voltage, there shouldn't be a problem.
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I have a PI EMS and a Kill-A-Watt for this purpose (even on shore power). Most modern AC are rated at 115V. with the 10% rule that means the AC will be fine down to 104V. The PI will shut down power to the coach if it drops below 104. The PI has lifetime warranty and great protection. The Kill-A-Watt is for my sanity. When it gets below 108, I get nervous and start shutting down 120v systems.
