Is A/C on GFCI circuit
I was running on my generator when I tried to plug a small air compressor into the outlet in my exterior storage bay. When I did, the compressor started for a milli-second and didn't run any more. All...
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wa8yxm wrote:
I love these absolutes like "All RV A/Cs shoudl be on 20 amp breakers"
FOr 13,500 and 15,000 BTU units. I'd say that is likely true.
But they make some smaller units that might well take a 15.. Don't know as I don't have one. (I have twin 15Ks)
However I'd be interested in knowing if the problem is;
1 Breaker on generator
2: Breaker on Inverter or sub panel
3: Burned connection.
NOTE that most RV wiring is not really up to 15 amps. The "Quick Box" type outlet (Brand in my beast) are **** in my professional opinion. Space heaters and other big loads toast 'em to a crackley crunch on occasion. and that's not good.. I lost one myself. as well as two wire to wire connections (Stranded to solid) I put in 12 ga fed 15/20's for space heaters NO problems period .
1. 99% of RV AC's require a 20 amp.
2. Your "professional opinion"?????? You are a retired State Employee. That makes you an expert on NOTHING, especially RV's.
3. RV wiring not up to 15 amps? BS. The problem is, people connect TOO MUCH appliances on the circuits in an RV and overload the existing 15 amp systems. Doug
