Hard start AC
I have a 15,000 BTU AC on my class C, recently it started popping my breaker at start up, maybe it is because it is i the 100's or because I use a 50' 30Amp cord. All equipment is well maintained and ...
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Thanks for all the posts.
When I start the AC I make sure nothing else is on, even the fridge is on propane. I have a Coleman unit forgot the model but I called the company and the rep told me that there is a significance difference in Amp draw depending on outside temperature.
So if you are running at 80F makes a big difference than jumping to 100F
Second point is that at start up it might need 3000W to get going then a minute later my unit only needs 1600W. I can attest to that.
I run 2 Honda EU2000i generators which barely get it going, then if I am not charging or running anything I switch one off to save on gas. The AC runs smoothly and at the outlets it measures 115V.
If I had other items running my voltage drops down to 105V, should it fall to 100V my inline surge protector shuts it down to protect the compressor.
When I start the AC I make sure nothing else is on, even the fridge is on propane. I have a Coleman unit forgot the model but I called the company and the rep told me that there is a significance difference in Amp draw depending on outside temperature.
So if you are running at 80F makes a big difference than jumping to 100F
Second point is that at start up it might need 3000W to get going then a minute later my unit only needs 1600W. I can attest to that.
I run 2 Honda EU2000i generators which barely get it going, then if I am not charging or running anything I switch one off to save on gas. The AC runs smoothly and at the outlets it measures 115V.
If I had other items running my voltage drops down to 105V, should it fall to 100V my inline surge protector shuts it down to protect the compressor.
