naturist wrote:
Folks on here (myself included) have been saying for years that a 2000 watt generator is right at the bleeding edge of being able to start and run a 13,500 btu AC. The OP's experience pretty much proves it, doesn't it? 2,000 was able to start it under ideal conditions, but make it a little hot or less than ideal, and it couldn't do it. Switch to a 2200 watt generator, and what a difference those extra 200 watts make.
exactly. the 2000 is "almost adequate" while the 2200 is "barely adequate". Barely and almost are NOT the same!!!
I think also part of the difference is that the 2200 has a 25% larger engine so it likely can provide the rated output at a higher altitude.
to show the engine difference, our 2000 would overload on the AC at 4500ft. the 2200 at 4500ft not only runs the AC but will run the fridge on AC, another 300W and not overload. If the only difference was the rated output, the 2200 wouldn't be able to also run the fridge load of 300W.
