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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Chum lee wrote:Your reply is clear, up to a point.
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!
Chum lee
However, it's not simply all about LRA. You left out the other half of the equation: the EU2000i's inrush current capability numerically quantified in amps.
Armed with this critical piece of data AND the LRA, one can open up options beyond simply purchasing a larger generator.
