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Our_Place
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May 11, 2013

Generator running AC, is single Honda too small ??

Will a Honda 2000 series generator run a 15000btu AC unit by itself? I was looking at the specs and the Honda EU2000i makes 16.7 amps and after testing my AC startup amp draw it is just a little over ...
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MEXICOWANDERER
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May 11, 2013
My Yahama diesel 5500 EU used to droop to 101 volts (sea level) during high head startup of a Coleman 13.5K. I had to use a 240/120 transformer to correct the problem. The generator had a 20 amp 120vac twist lock receptacle and 20 amp 120vac breaker.

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