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otrfun
Explorer II
Apr 05, 2014

High Efficiency 13.5k BTU a/c = Smaller Generator?

Here' some specs (BTU/Compressor Amps/Fan Amps/Inrush-LRA): Dometic (standard unit) 13,500/12.4/2.5/63 Total amps: 14.9 Colman Mach (standard unit) 13,500/11.9/3.4/63 Total amps: 15.3 Domet...
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otrfun
Explorer II
Apr 05, 2014
BillyW wrote:
Do they use a hard start cap? That significantly reduced the initial amperage load on my Coleman MachIII.
That's a good question. These specs were pulled from aftermarket literature. I'm assuming these specs reflect use of a starter caps; however, I can't be certain.

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