Running AC from Generator 150 feet away
I have a TT with a 13,500 BTU Dometic AC and am struggling with finding a good way to power it. My off grid property has an Onan 5.5 KW propane generator for use when the solar system needs charged or...
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As others have said, the OP is getting greater V drop than 100x30awg would suggest. The OP should be able to truck along at the 108V area w/ dips into ~103. Worry-warts will howl, but I have done this for YEARS and not yet shortened the life of the AC, nor have I run out to pay $600 for a Voltage booster to extend the life of my $500 AC.
OP should make sure that the 99v is not a momentary inrush reading. With a quick enough meter one can even catch 85V on a single cycle. Nothing harmful there.
I also want to thank the Champion-hater for bringing his uninformed perspective here where it can shine most clearly. Shinola!
OP should make sure that the 99v is not a momentary inrush reading. With a quick enough meter one can even catch 85V on a single cycle. Nothing harmful there.
I also want to thank the Champion-hater for bringing his uninformed perspective here where it can shine most clearly. Shinola!
