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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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time2roll
Nomad
Apr 05, 2014
Yes and unfortunately the fan starts before or the same time as the compressor.
When will they figure out it is ok to run the compressor ten seconds before the fan kicks on.

Or has this changed? I installed a new Dometic control box/digital thermostat a year ago and it starts the blower fan first by design.

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