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TNRIVERSIDE
Explorer
May 31, 2015

Need help selecting the correct hard start kit for AC

After reading a lot of post on AC / generator issues I'm trying to select the correct hard start kit for my AC. I hope to pick one up tomorrow. The AC unit is an Advent 13,500 BTU. I found the wiring ...
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Golden_HVAC
Explorer
May 31, 2015
Suppco SPP4E is rated at 120 volts and anything under 3 tons.

Also you should be monitoring your input voltage. If you are less than 108 volts, watch it very closely, and shut it off if below 105 volts.

I plug in a voltage booster if I am below 113 volts. Many times if it is a state park, or only 30 amp services, you will need a voltage booster. But places with 50 amp wiring is much larger wire, rated at 150 amps or more, and not as likely to have a bad voltage drop.

Good luck!

Fred.

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