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Olive600
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May 23, 2013

Running AC off of my home's current/Please Respond

I've been told that running the AC for my 2005 B Touring Cruiser Gulfstream off my house current can burn out the AC's air compressor. I've also been told that's not true, that the worst that will hap...
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The_Texan
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May 23, 2013
If you are using a 15a circuit, then yes, it may or may not hurt your AC. If using a 20a circuit, then it will most likely not have any effect on it. With a 30a circuit(recommended) it will have NO effect on it and the RV will think it is just plugged into electric at a camp ground. AC electricity is electricity, no matter where it comes from, but the amount needed to operate certain appliances does make a difference.

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