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tenn_vol_
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Jun 18, 2014

Problem with basement air, second compressor.

My winnie basement air has worked fine for 12yrs.
So I guess I cant complain to much.
The system starts up and the first comp comes on line, then after 15/20 seconds the second compressor comes on line and like it has
for 12 yrs.the first compressor should drop about 2 amps.
But today the first comp amp draw went UP 8/10 amps, for a total of
24 amps on the first compressor.

Maybe the second compressor has a start cap that is bad, I hope!
Maybe a bad ground? Has anyone had such a problem or has any input.

I have cut the braker to the second comp, and am limping along on
the first comp. and the draw is 14 amps.
Any input would be appreciated......This site has been a great help
in the past....so thank up front! .....tenn.vol.
  • Yes,JD all is well!
    As you may know,the generator supplies two voltages one for each compressor.
    As I monitor the current on the first compressor at 14 amps,
    the second compressor comes on line the amp draw will drop
    2 amp on the first compressor.
    Now sense my winnie only has a 30 amp power cord, with both compressors
    come on that is a 24 amp draw. Dont leave me with many amps to play with.
    tenn.vol.
  • A mind is a terriable thing!
    As I think I have confused gen. power with 30 amp shore power.
    MY BAD!Sorry for the post.....tenn.vol.

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