Honda 2000 gen starts my AC....
I borrowed my work generator on a new job I started. It starts my 13.5K btu A/C. This is a 2000 watt Honda.. Say 13.3 amps on the 120v outlet My other buddy bought the harbor freight 2200 watt inve...
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Lets be clear. Most 13.5 k BTU AC units will RUN on a 2000W Honda genny. The real question is, "Will they reliably/consistently start?" At sea level (or close) maybe. At 8,000 feet on a hot day, probably not. As previously mentioned LRA, or Locked Rotor Amps, is the reason. The AC may RUN just fine on 10-12 amps @ 120 volts, but to get everything spinning the AC may require up to about 80% more power (while maintaining close to 120 volts) for a few seconds depending on too many variables to mention. Once running, chances are, you'll be fine, until the compressor shuts off and then tries to restart. That's why I have a 4000 watt genny. The AC ALWAYS starts, even with the coffee maker and fridge running on electricity. No free lunch!
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